$150,000
SOLD MAY 9, 2017

1138 Elm St Grinnell, IA 50112

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,357 Sq Ft
0.36 Acres

Recently Sold

$64 Per Sq Ft

About This Home

As of January 2025

Terrific 2 Story Home located 1 block east of college and 3 blocks from Fairview Elementary. Features include hardwood floors, family room, 3-4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2nd floor laundry. Spacious family room on the 1st floor. Newer windows, new furnace & central air in 2012. New kitchen flooring, cabinets, and sink. New breaker box in 2002, plus many other updates. Great front porch and yard! Feel at home walking through the front door!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Agent Out of Area

Out of Area Office Listed on: 05/09/2017

Last Buyer's Agent

Matt Karjalahti

RE/MAX Partners Realty, Grinnell License #***

RE/MAX Partners Realty, Grinnell

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,062

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Home Design

  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,357 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Additional Features

  • 0.36 Acre Lot
  • Central Air

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,062

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family
  • Copyright Remarks: Yes
  • Legal Description: as per abstract
  • Municipality: Grinnell
  • Year Built: 1900
  • OFFICELIST_ADDRESS: 1138 Elm Street
  • Distribute To Internet: Yes
  • Listing Entry Date Time: 2017-05-09
  • List Office I D: 1438
  • M L Number Foreign: MIR35013092
  • Sales Office I D: 395
  • Selling Agent: 2136
  • Share Listings With: CoreLogic Listing License, Realtor.com, Homes.com, Broker Reciprocity, RPR Listing License
  • Street Designation: Street
  • Building Style: 2 Story
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bedroom 1: No
  • Bedroom 2: No
  • Bedroom 3: No
  • Bedroom 4: No
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Other
  • Dining Room: No
  • Family Room: No
  • Kitchen: No
  • Living Room: No
  • Price Per S Q F T: 63.64
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2357
  • Room Types: Dining Room, Extra Room 1, Extra Room 2, Extra Room 3, Extra Room 4, Extra Room 5, Extra Room 6, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Living Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Wood
  • Road Frontage: Paved Streets
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingles

Garage/Parking

  • Fuel: Natural Gas

Utilities

  • Air Conditioner: Central

Fee Information

  • Tax Class: SINGLE FAMILY

Schools

  • School District: Grinnell-Newburg

Lot Info

  • New Develop: No
  • Acres: 0.36
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 15641
  • Map Letter: A1

Green Features

  • Certification: No

Rental Info

  • Rental License: No

Tax Info

  • Tax With Assessments: 3234
  • Gross Taxes: 3062

MLS Schools

  • School District: 2709 - Grinnell-Newburg
  • School District Name: Grinnell-Newburg

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 9, 2017
Closed on
May 4, 2017
Sold by
Lu Kun Hong and Wells Jeffrey S
Bought by
Schimmel Carl and Schimmel Mariko Shigeta
Seller's Agent
Agent Out of Area
Out of Area Office
Buyer's Agent
Matt Karjalahti
RE/MAX Partners Realty, Grinnell
List Price
$150,000
Sold Price
$150,000
Current Estimated Value
$225,609

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$75,609
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.73%
Original Mortgage
$112,500
Interest Rate
4.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 16, 2006
Sold by
Wallace Gregory A and Wallace Sharon C
Bought by
Lu Kun-Hong and Wells Jeffrey S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$159,300
Interest Rate
6.68%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed $176,500 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $125,000 Credit Line Revolving
Closed $112,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $152,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $152,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $8,300 Unknown
Previous Owner $161,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $159,300 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/10/2025 01/10/25 Sold $215,000 0.0% $95 / Sq Ft
12/17/2024 12/17/24 Pending -- -- --
11/20/2024 11/20/24 Price Changed $215,000 -4.4% $95 / Sq Ft
08/17/2024 08/17/24 For Sale $225,000 +50.0% $100 / Sq Ft
05/09/2017 05/09/17 Sold $150,000 0.0% $64 / Sq Ft
05/09/2017 05/09/17 Pending -- -- --
05/09/2017 05/09/17 For Sale $150,000 0.0% $64 / Sq Ft
05/08/2017 05/08/17 Sold $150,000 -14.2% $64 / Sq Ft
04/07/2017 04/07/17 Pending -- -- --
12/28/2016 12/28/16 For Sale $174,900 -- $74 / 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 $3,200 $204,730 $37,130 $167,600
2023 $3,150 $204,730 $37,130 $167,600
2022 $3,150 $175,510 $30,610 $144,900
2021 $3,122 $165,580 $28,880 $136,700
2020 $2,830 $154,310 $28,880 $125,430
2019 $2,876 $154,310 $28,880 $125,430
2018 $3,102 $154,310 $28,880 $125,430
2017 $3,172 $168,580 $28,880 $139,700
2016 $3,062 $168,580 $28,880 $139,700
2015 $3,062 $163,790 $25,400 $138,390
2014 $3,060 $163,790 $25,400 $138,390
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: NoCoast MLS

MLS Number: NOC5458775

NoCoast MLS

APN: 180-0541600