$199,000
$20K PRICE DROP

1323 5th Ave Grinnell, IA 50112

Estimated payment $1,379/month

Total Views 67,785
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,892 Sq Ft
$105 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Popular Property
  • Wood Flooring
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • American Four Square Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Patio

About This Home

This charming four-square residence boasts 1,892 square feet of living space. The main level features a welcoming foyer, a living room, a formal dining area, and a kitchen equipped with generous counter space and a full set of appliances. Adjacent to the kitchen is a convenient pantry. On the second floor, you'll find three bedrooms and a full bathroom. There's also a spacious unfinished attic accessible by stairs. The basement, while unfinished, houses the washer and dryer and has plumbing ready for a second bathroom. An inviting front porch enhances the home's curb appeal. Recent updates include a new roof (2023), gutters (2020), fresh exterior paint (2023), and a recently tuckpointed foundation. The furnace and central AC were replaced in 2024, and a new curb stop for the water line was installed in 2022. The home features combination storm windows added in 2023. A one-stall garage with a non-functional door also includes an EV charging station. On the west side, there's a patio adorned with prairie plants and grasses. The location is ideal, just four blocks from Grinnell's downtown and one block from Grinnell College. Schedule a visit today!

Last Listed By

Kevin Kolbe

Ramsey Weeks Real Estate Listed on: 04/24/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,207

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Home Design

  • American Four Square Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,892 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Dining Area
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Natural lighting in basement
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • 9,775 Sq Ft Lot
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1800569300

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,207

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Two Story
  • Architecture: Four Square
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 105.18
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Carpeting, Hardwood Floors, Laminate Floors, Smoke Detector, Vinyl Floors
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Second Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Description: Daylight Window, Unfinished
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 946
  • Dining Room: Dining Areas, Eat In Kitchen
  • Family Room: None
  • Included Items: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1892
  • Total Sq Ft: 1892

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Wood
  • Exterior Features: Open Patio
  • Foundation: Concrete Block
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Concrete, Public Sidewalk

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage Sq Ft: 180
  • Garage: 1 Attached
  • Garage Parking Stalls: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: City
  • Water: City
  • Air Conditioner: Central
  • Heat: Gas Forced Air

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: GrinnellNewburg

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.2244
  • Lot S F: 9775
  • Lot Shape: Regular
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1800569300
  • 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: 3207.00
  • Net Taxes: 3036.00
  • 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 $3,036 $194,760 $25,140 $169,620
2023 $2,994 $194,760 $25,140 $169,620
2022 $2,966 $167,180 $20,500 $146,680
2021 $2,966 $157,720 $19,340 $138,380
2020 $2,526 $138,670 $19,340 $119,330
2019 $2,568 $138,670 $19,340 $119,330
2018 $2,522 $138,670 $19,340 $119,330
2017 $2,580 $138,670 $19,340 $119,330
2016 $2,364 $138,670 $19,340 $119,330
2015 $2,364 $128,420 $19,630 $108,790
2014 $2,362 $128,420 $19,630 $108,790
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/03/2025 06/03/25 Price Changed $199,000 -4.8% $105 / Sq Ft
05/13/2025 05/13/25 Price Changed $209,000 -4.6% $110 / Sq Ft
04/24/2025 04/24/25 For Sale $219,000 +48.0% $116 / Sq Ft
10/25/2019 10/25/19 Sold $148,000 -22.1% $78 / Sq Ft
09/26/2019 09/26/19 Pending -- -- --
05/02/2019 05/02/19 For Sale $189,900 -- $100 / Sq Ft
Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $148,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $32,000 Credit Line Revolving
Open $141,000 New Conventional
Closed $140,600 New Conventional
Previous Owner $18,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

About the Listing Agent

Kevin Kolbe

Ramsey Weeks Real Estate

(641) 661-8324

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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: 716495

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 180-0569300