$160,000

1232 540th St SW Kalona, IA 52247

Estimated payment $970/month

Total Views 549
4 Beds
1 Bath
1,502 Sq Ft
$107 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Hot Property
  • Screened Porch
  • Living Room
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Patio
  • Dining Room

About This Home

Located outside of Kalona in a quiet rural setting, this home presents a charming blend of history and potential. Dating back to 1885, this home offers 1,502 square feet of living space, with 4 bedrooms, giving flexibility for guest rooms or home offices. The nicely sized .96 acre lot has room for a garden, hobby farm, lawn and other outdoor activities. The detached garage provides space for a vehicle or tool storage. This home offers comfortable living spaces with plenty of natural light and scenic views of the countryside, all within easy driving distance to Iowa City, Kalona, and Riverside. Johnson county has two parcels tied to this property. This listing is for the North side of 540th street only. Parcel 1329226001 is not included in this listing. Those 13 acres will be surveyed and split off.

Listing Agent

Becky Litwiller

Elliott Realty Group Listed on: 10/08/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,458

Year Built

  • Built in 1885

Lot Details

  • 0.96 Acre Lot

Parking

  • 4 Parking Spaces

Home Design

  • Frame Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,502 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Oven or Range
  • Washer

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 1 Primary Bedroom on Main
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Stone or Rock in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Outbuilding

Schools

  • Mid Prairie Elementary And Middle School
  • Mid Prairie High School

Utilities

  • Baseboard Heating
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Private Water Source
  • Private or Community Septic Tank
  • Internet Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1320351004

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,458

Year Built

Built in 1885

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: SINGLE FAMILY/ACREAGE
  • Total Sq Ft: 1502
  • Owner Name L F Mi: Yoder Estate, James M
  • Ownership Type: Single Family
  • Photo Code: Complete
  • Remarks: This property is an estate, being sold as is.
  • Year Built: 1885
  • Directions: Highway 1 to 540th St., West 4.25 miles, property is on the north side of the road.
  • L O1 Dues Paid: y
  • Amenities: Other
  • Basement Remarks: Stone, Full, Unfinished
  • Fireplace Type Location: None
  • Interior R: Other
  • Kitchen Breakfast R: Other
  • Lot Description R: .5-1 Acre
  • Possession R: 30-60 Days
  • Possible Finance R: Cash, Conventional
  • Stories Style R: 2 Story
  • Remarks2: Located outside of Kalona in a quiet rural setting, this home presents a charming blend of history and potential. Dating back to 1885, this home offers 1,502 square feet of living space, with 4 bedrooms, giving flexibility for guest rooms or home offices. The nicely sized .96 acre lot has room for a garden, hobby farm, lawn and other outdoor activities. The detached garage provides space for a vehicle or tool storage. This home offers comfortable living spaces with plenty of natural light and scenic views of the countryside, all within easy driving distance to Iowa City, Kalona, and Riverside. Johnson county has two parcels tied to this property. This listing is for the North side of 540th street only. Parcel 1329226001 is not included in this listing. Those 13 acres will be surveyed and split off.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Number Bedrooms Upper: 3
  • Number Bedrooms Main: 1
  • Sq Ft Above: 1502
  • Total Full Baths: 1
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Mstr Br Level: Main
  • Number of Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Frame
  • ExteriorFeatures: Outbuildings, Patio, Screen Porch

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Spaces: 4 or More Cars

Utilities

  • Internet: Yes
  • Water Sewer: Private Water, Private Septic
  • Heating Cooling: Propane, Baseboard

Schools

  • High School: Mid Prairie
  • Jr Middle School: Mid Prairie
  • Elementary School: Mid Prairie

Lot Info

  • Acreage: 0.96
  • Geo Subdivision: IA
  • Lot Dimensions: Irregular
  • Zoning: Residential

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1320351004

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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 $1,458 $165,900 $62,400 $103,500
2023 $1,532 $141,700 $49,900 $91,800
2022 $1,512 $120,300 $47,500 $72,800
2021 $1,536 $120,300 $47,500 $72,800
2020 $1,536 $116,400 $47,500 $68,900
2019 $1,456 $116,400 $47,500 $68,900
2018 $1,438 $109,400 $47,400 $62,000
2017 $1,438 $109,400 $47,400 $62,000
2016 $1,548 $107,600 $47,400 $60,200
2015 $1,548 $107,600 $47,400 $60,200
2014 $1,286 $89,500 $34,800 $54,700
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/08/2025 10/08/25 For Sale $160,000 -- $107 / Sq Ft
Source: Iowa City Area Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Closed $35,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Source: Iowa City Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 202506326

Iowa City Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 1320351004