$485,000

1133 Broad St Grinnell, IA 50112

Estimated payment $3,156/month

Total Views 3,937
11 Beds
9.5 Baths
6,943 Sq Ft
$70 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Hot Property
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Victorian Architecture
  • No HOA

About This Home

An iconic Victorian property in Grinnell’s Historic District built in 1897 and locally known as the Carriage House B & B Inn for the last 37 years. The property is being sold fully furnished - all beds, furniture, kitchen and serving equipment, linens, and supplies to continue operating, if next buyer continues the business. In 1937, the property was acquired by Grinnell College and served as a men’s dormitory until the 1950s. The property was then sold into private hands and had rental apartments. This property includes 5,901 square feet, with 900 square feet of owner’s living quarters on the first floor at the back of the home. The 3rd floor includes 1,147 square feet of finished living space. As you enter the home, you will find a living room, parlor, library, and formal dining room with original pocket doors. The Parque floors in the main floor rooms are all unique. There is a grand staircase that takes you to the second floor with a landing and a back staircase. The second floor includes 5 bedroom suites all with a three quarter/full bath. The sixth bedroom uses the sixth bath not attached to the suite. There is a spacious common area on this floor. There are balconies attached to two of the suites. Siding was painted in 2022 and roof was replaced in 2024. There are two apartments within this property. A 2-bed apartment on the 3rd floor and a 2-bed apartment in the basement. The carriage house is a functioning 2-stall garage with an upstairs. Schedule your tour today!

Listing Agent

Kevin Kolbe

Ramsey Weeks Real Estate Listed on: 07/07/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,721

Year Built

  • Built in 1897

Home Design

  • Victorian Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Stone Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 6,943 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Library
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Oven
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 11 Bedrooms | 1 Primary Bedroom on Main

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Basement Window Egress

Parking

  • 3 Car Detached Garage
  • Driveway

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Baseboard Heating

Additional Features

  • Covered patio or porch
  • 0.28 Acre Lot

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1800710100

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,721

Year Built

Built in 1897

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Three Story
  • Architecture: Victorian
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 69.85
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Year Built: 1897
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 3

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: 1st Flr Laundry, Carpeting, Hardwood Floors, Smoke Detector, Tile Floors, Vinyl Floors
  • Total Bathrooms: 10.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Second Floor Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Partial Bath Total: 7
  • Partial Bath 1st Floor: 1
  • Partial Bath 2nd Floor: 4
  • Partial Bath 3rd Floor: 1
  • Partial Bath Lower: 1
  • Basement Description: Daylight Window, Egress Windows, Partial
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 2085
  • Sq Ft Fin Bsmt: 1042
  • Dining Room: Eat In Kitchen, Formal Dining Rm, See Remarks
  • Other Rooms: 3 Season, Library, Pantry, Study, See Remarks
  • Included Items: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Refrigerator, See Remarks, Stove, Wall Oven, Washer
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 6943
  • Total Sq Ft: 6943

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Wood
  • Exterior Features: Covered Patio, Open Patio
  • Foundation: Concrete Block, Stone
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Concrete
  • Trim: Oak, Paint, Pine

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage Sq Ft: 770
  • Garage: 3 Detached
  • Garage Parking Stalls: 3

Utilities

  • Sewer: City
  • Water: City
  • Air Conditioner: Central
  • Heat: Electric Baseboard, Gas Forced Air

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: GrinnellNewburg

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.2841
  • Lot S F: 12375
  • Lot Shape: Regular
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1800710100
  • Zoning: R

Green Features

  • Additional Green Features: No
  • ENERGYSTAR qualified New Home: No
  • HERS Rating: No
  • Leed For Homes: No
  • Solar: No

Multi Family

  • Geo Solar Thermal: No

Tax Info

  • Gross Taxes: 5721.00
  • Net Taxes: 5548.00
  • Tax Year: 2025

MLS Schools

  • School District: GrinnellNewburg

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Range of Values:

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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 $5,548 $354,380 $34,760 $319,620
2023 $5,920 $354,380 $34,760 $319,620
2022 $6,938 $321,910 $29,740 $292,170
2021 $6,938 $321,910 $29,740 $292,170
2020 $6,636 $270,510 $27,040 $243,470
2019 $5,276 $270,510 $27,040 $243,470
2018 $5,584 $209,360 $26,150 $183,210
2017 $5,842 $209,360 $26,150 $183,210
2016 $6,238 $209,360 $26,150 $183,210
2015 $6,238 $209,360 $26,150 $183,210
2014 $6,090 $196,510 $25,030 $171,480
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/07/2025 07/07/25 For Sale $485,000 -- $70 / Sq Ft
Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $125,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $192,780 Commercial
Previous Owner $20,000 Commercial
Source: Public Records

About the Listing Agent

Kevin Kolbe

Ramsey Weeks Real Estate

(641) 655-4454

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Kevin joined Ramsey-Weeks as a full-time real estate sales agent in March 2003 and is currently the managing real estate broker and Vice President of Real Estate for Ramsey-Weeks.

Kevin graduated from the University of Northern Iowa in 1982 with a degree in Psychology and Secondary Education. Kevin, along with his wife Susan, have called Grinnell home since 1985.

He brings twenty-five years of professional sales experience to Ramsey-Weeks. “Successful selling begins with sincere

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Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 721730

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 180-0710100