NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1101 N Elm St Creston, IA 50801

Estimated Value: $75,000 - $120,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
935 Sq Ft
$99/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 18, 2021

Last sale price $65,500 $70 Per Sq Ft

Est. 41% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $606/month

581 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • No HOA
  • Living Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Attached Garage
  • 4-minute walk to Creston Elementary School

About This Home

As of June 2021

Plenty of shade on this corner lot on the north side of Creston. There is sun room sunroom that would make a great spot to read a book or display your plants. Off the back of the house is a screened in porch for relaxing on spring, summer and fall evenings and playing cards with friends away from the bugs. There is room for a dinning room table off the quaint kitchen and two bedrooms on the main floor. Two car garage and nice corner lot is a gardener's delight. Come fall in love with this bungalow with lots a nooks to make your own.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kiki Scarberry

Our Town Realty, LLC License #*** Listed on: 07/24/2019

Last Buyer's Agent

Marie Chapman

Chris Lane Real Estate License #***

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,615

Year Built

  • Built in 1923

Lot Details

  • 6,500 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50x130

Parking

  • Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 935 Sq Ft Home
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Range with Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homestead Exemption

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,615

Year Built

Built in 1923

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family
  • Accessible: None
  • Construction Status: Previously Owned
  • Copyright Remarks: Yes
  • Legal Description: SWIG N S-2 LOT 42 AS PER ABSTRACT
  • Municipality: Creston
  • Year Built: 1923
  • OFFICELIST_ADDRESS: 1101 N Elm
  • Distribute To Internet: Yes
  • Listing Entry Date Time: 2019-07-24
  • List Office I D: 174
  • M L Number Foreign: WCIR20158150
  • Sales Office I D: 249
  • Selling Agent: 1148
  • Share Listings With: CoreLogic Listing License, Realtor.com, Homes.com, Broker Reciprocity, RPR Listing License
  • Building Style: Ranch
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Main
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Common Walls: No
  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Exhaust Fan/Hood, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bedroom 1: (1st) Bedroom
  • Bedroom 2: (2nd) Bedroom
  • Bedroom 3: No
  • Bedroom 4: No
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full, Sump Pump, Other
  • Dining Room: Dining Room
  • Family Room: No
  • Kitchen: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • Living Room: Living Room
  • Price Per S Q F T: 70.05
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 935
  • Fireplace: No
  • Room Types: Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Dining Room, Extra Room 1, Extra Room 2, Extra Room 3, Extra Room 4, Extra Room 5, Extra Room 6, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Main
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • Living Room Level: Main

Exterior Features

  • Waterfront Present: No
  • Construction Status: No
  • Exterior: Wood
  • Foundation Size: 935
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingles, Age Over 8 Years

Garage/Parking

  • Description: Attached Garage
  • Fuel: Natural Gas

Utilities

  • Air Conditioner: Central
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
  • Water: City Water/Connected

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee YN: No

Fee Information

  • Tax Class: SINGLE FAMILY

Schools

  • School District: Creston
  • School District Phone: 641-782-7028

Lot Info

  • New Develop: No
  • Acres: 0.15
  • Assessment Pending: No
  • Homestead Description: Owner
  • Lot Dimensions: 50X130
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6500
  • Map Letter: A1

Green Features

  • Certification: No

Rental Info

  • Availability: Unavailable
  • Rental License: No

Tax Info

  • Tax With Assessments: 1615
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Gross Taxes: 1615

MLS Schools

  • School District: 1503 - Creston
  • School District Name: Creston

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 24, 2019
Closed on
Jun 17, 2021
Sold by
Biddenback and Ashton
Bought by
Bensky Theresa
Seller's Agent
Kiki Scarberry
Our Town Realty, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Marie Chapman
Chris Lane Real Estate
List Price
$65,500
Sold Price
$65,500
Current Estimated Value
$92,496

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$26,996
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.54%
Original Mortgage
$61,750
Outstanding Balance
$56,632
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$44,845

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 23, 2014
Closed on
Aug 31, 2016
Sold by
Leeps David L and Leeps Donna L
Bought by
Biddenback Karl and Biddenback Ashton
Seller's Agent
Ricky Pettegrew
Creston Realty
Buyer's Agent
Shellie Adams
Our Town Realty, LLC
List Price
$79,000
Sold Price
$70,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,000
-11.39%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.37%
Original Mortgage
$67,000
Interest Rate
3.43%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Bensky Theresa $65,500 None Listed On Document
Biddenback Karl $70,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Bensky Theresa $61,750
Closed Bensky Theresa $61,750
Previous Owner Biddenback Karl $67,000
Previous Owner Leeps Donna Lynn $40,000
Previous Owner Leeps David L $6,052
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/18/2021 06/18/21 Sold $65,500 0.0% $70 / Sq Ft
02/24/2021 02/24/21 Pending -- -- --
10/28/2020 10/28/20 Price Changed $65,500 0.0% $70 / Sq Ft
10/28/2020 10/28/20 For Sale $65,500 0.0% $70 / Sq Ft
10/07/2020 10/07/20 Off Market $65,500 -- --
07/09/2020 07/09/20 Price Changed $68,500 -5.5% $73 / Sq Ft
06/23/2020 06/23/20 For Sale $72,500 0.0% $78 / Sq Ft
05/26/2020 05/26/20 Pending -- -- --
04/28/2020 04/28/20 For Sale $72,500 +10.7% $78 / Sq Ft
04/25/2020 04/25/20 Off Market $65,500 -- --
04/02/2020 04/02/20 Price Changed $72,500 -6.5% $78 / Sq Ft
03/07/2020 03/07/20 Price Changed $77,500 -6.1% $83 / Sq Ft
07/24/2019 07/24/19 For Sale $82,500 +17.9% $88 / Sq Ft
08/31/2016 08/31/16 Sold $70,000 -11.4% $75 / Sq Ft
03/21/2016 03/21/16 Pending -- -- --
09/23/2014 09/23/14 For Sale $79,000 -- $84 / Sq Ft
Source: NoCoast MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $1,382 $67,700 $11,590 $56,110
2023 $1,490 $72,090 $11,020 $61,070
2022 $1,692 $61,750 $11,020 $50,730
2021 $1,692 $66,070 $10,300 $55,770
2020 $1,818 $73,370 $10,300 $63,070
2019 $1,852 $73,370 $0 $0
2018 $1,770 $73,370 $0 $0
2017 $1,818 $74,570 $0 $0
2016 $1,792 $74,570 $0 $0
2015 $1,792 $68,410 $0 $0
2014 $1,474 $68,410 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: NoCoast MLS

MLS Number: NOC5400171

NoCoast MLS

APN: 0501207006