Seller's Agent in 2025
Matt Karjalahti
RE/MAX
(641) 260-0672
151 Total Sales
1138 Elm St Grinnell, IA 50112
4
Beds
2
Baths
2,357
Sq Ft
0.36
Acres
Highlights
- Wood Flooring
- Formal Dining Room
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- No HOA
- Shades
- Family Room
About This Home
As of January 2025Terrific 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!
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $3,234
Year Built
- Built in 1900
Parking
- Driveway
Home Design
- Block Foundation
- Stone Foundation
- Frame Construction
- Asphalt Shingled Roof
Interior Spaces
- 2,357 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Shades
- Family Room
- Formal Dining Room
- Unfinished Basement
- Crawl Space
- Fire and Smoke Detector
- Laundry on upper level
Kitchen
- Stove
- Dishwasher
Flooring
- Wood
- Tile
- Vinyl
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 0541600
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
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$74,909
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.10%
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
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®
Tax History Compared to Growth
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
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Matt Karjalahti
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Lynn Mawe
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Lynn Mawe
RE/MAX
(641) 990-1206
155 Total Sales
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A
Seller's Agent in 2017
Agent Out of Area
Out of Area Office
-
Kevin Kolbe
Seller's Agent in 2017
Kevin Kolbe
Ramsey Weeks Real Estate
(641) 990-4995
111 Total Sales
Map
Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 530209
APN: 180-0541600
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