$281,000
SOLD APR 28, 2023

1397 Bertram St Cedar Rapids, IA 52403

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,376 Sq Ft
0.9 Acres

Recently Sold

$204 Per Sq Ft

6% Above List Price

Highlights

  • Living Room
  • 1-Story Property
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Mount Vernon Middle School Rated A-
  • Property is near shops
  • Dining Room

About This Home

As of April 2023

Rare find! this home has been completely remodeled. New kitchen featuring granite countertops, Stainless steel appliances, and tons of storage. Updated bathrooms, fresh paint, newer flooring, and HUGE 28 x 30 garage. Abundance of nature and just minutes from downtown Cedar Rapids.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Nonmember NONMEMBER

NONMEMBER Listed on: 03/23/2023

Last Buyer's Agent

Verne Folkmann

Lepic-Kroeger, REALTORS

Lepic-Kroeger, REALTORS

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,770

Year Built

  • Built in 1958

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces

Home Design

  • Poured Concrete
  • Frame Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,376 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Schools

  • Washington Elementary School
  • Mt Vernon Middle School
  • Mt Vernon High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Internet Available

Additional Features

  • 0.9 Acre Lot
  • Property is near shops

Community Details

  • Se Quadrant Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 15341-26002-00000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,770

Year Built

Built in 1958

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: SINGLE FAMILY/ACREAGE
  • Total Sq Ft: 1376
  • Homebuilder: Unknown
  • Owner Name L F Mi: McDonald
  • Ownership Type: Single Family
  • Photo Code: Broker Loaded
  • Year Built: 1958
  • Tax Year Report: 2021
  • Subdivision: SE Quadrant
  • Directions: Mt Vernon Rd SE to south on Bertram St SE
  • S O1 Dues Paid: y
  • Amenities: Close to Shopping
  • Basement Remarks: Poured Concrete, Full, Unfinished
  • Fireplace Type Location: None
  • Interior R: Other
  • Kitchen Breakfast R: Other
  • Lot Description R: .5-1 Acre
  • Possession R: Negotiable
  • Possible Finance R: Cash, Conventional
  • Stories Style R: 1 Story, 2661
  • Remarks2: Rare find! this home has been completely remodeled. New kitchen featuring granite countertops, Stainless steel appliances, and tons of storage. Updated bathrooms, fresh paint, newer flooring, and HUGE 28 x 30 garage. Abundance of nature and just minutes from downtown Cedar Rapids.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
  • Number Bedrooms Main: 3
  • Sq Ft Above: 1376
  • Total Full Baths: 2
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Mstr Br Level: Main
  • Number of Main Level Full Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Spaces: 2 Cars

Utilities

  • Internet: Yes
  • Water Sewer: City Sewer, City Water
  • Heating Cooling: Electric, Gas, Central, Forced Air

Schools

  • Elementary School: Washington
  • Middle School: Mt Vernon
  • High School: Mt Vernon
  • High School: Mt Vernon
  • Jr Middle School: Mt Vernon
  • Elementary School: Washington

Lot Info

  • Acreage: 0.9
  • Geo Subdivision: IA
  • Lot Dimensions: .
  • Zoning: Residential

Tax Info

  • Gross Tax County City: 2838
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 15341-26002-00000

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 16, 2024
Sold by
Hall Mitchell Allen and Hall Lauren Marie
Bought by
Berstler Carl James
Current Estimated Value
$276,503

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 23, 2023
Closed on
Apr 19, 2023
Sold by
Mcdonald Glenn Le
Bought by
Hall Lauren M and Hall Lauren M
Seller's Agent
Nonmember NONMEMBER
NONMEMBER
Buyer's Agent
Verne Folkmann
Lepic-Kroeger, REALTORS
List Price
$264,800
Sold Price
$281,000
Premium/Discount to List
$16,200
6.12%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.80%
Original Mortgage
$224,800
Outstanding Balance
$219,928
Interest Rate
6.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$49,993

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 7, 2021
Closed on
Jan 23, 2022
Sold by
Shaull Nathan A and Shaull Kathrine R
Bought by
Mcdonald Glenn
Seller's Agent
Curtis Cleveland
Realty87
Buyer's Agent
Scott Rosekrans
RE/MAX CONCEPTS
List Price
$250,000
Sold Price
$235,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-6%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
15.37%
Original Mortgage
$47,000
Interest Rate
3.22%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 5, 2012
Closed on
Feb 12, 2013
Sold by
Myers Deron and Myers L D
Bought by
Shaull Nathan A and Beckman Shaull Katherine R
Seller's Agent
Elsie Grimm
SKOGMAN REALTY
Buyer's Agent
Brian Hoel
SKOGMAN REALTY
List Price
$179,900
Sold Price
$176,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$3,400
-1.89%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.25%
Original Mortgage
$17,650
Interest Rate
3.34%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 27, 2012
Sold by
Nuss Kara and Nuss Jamie
Bought by
Myers Deron

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$182,000
Interest Rate
3.54%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 23, 2006
Sold by
Hanson Mary L
Bought by
Marks Kara

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$88,400
Interest Rate
8.87%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Contract Of Sale $219,278 --
Warranty Deed $281,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $235,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $176,500 None Available
Warranty Deed $70,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $110,000 All American Escrow & Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $224,800 New Conventional
Previous Owner $47,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $188,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $17,650 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $17,650 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $182,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $88,400 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/05/2023 07/05/23 Pending -- -- --
07/02/2023 07/02/23 For Sale $264,800 -5.8% $192 / Sq Ft
04/28/2023 04/28/23 Sold $281,000 +19.6% $204 / Sq Ft
01/26/2022 01/26/22 Sold $235,000 -6.0% $170 / Sq Ft
12/23/2021 12/23/21 Pending -- -- --
12/07/2021 12/07/21 For Sale $250,000 +41.6% $181 / Sq Ft
02/15/2013 02/15/13 Sold $176,500 -1.9% $128 / Sq Ft
01/23/2013 01/23/13 Pending -- -- --
10/05/2012 10/05/12 For Sale $179,900 +157.0% $130 / Sq Ft
04/27/2012 04/27/12 Sold $70,000 -36.4% $51 / Sq Ft
03/17/2012 03/17/12 Pending -- -- --
09/15/2011 09/15/11 For Sale $110,000 -- $80 / Sq Ft
Source: Iowa City Area Association of REALTORS®

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
2023 $2,770 $251,600 $45,000 $206,600
2022 $2,696 $179,200 $45,000 $134,200
2021 $2,714 $179,200 $45,000 $134,200
2020 $2,714 $168,100 $45,000 $123,100
2019 $2,678 $164,300 $45,000 $119,300
2018 $2,614 $164,300 $45,000 $119,300
2017 $2,712 $160,000 $45,000 $115,000
2016 $2,712 $160,000 $45,000 $115,000
2015 $2,704 $160,000 $45,000 $115,000
2014 $2,704 $153,600 $45,000 $108,600
2013 $2,494 $153,600 $45,000 $108,600
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Iowa City Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 202303584

Iowa City Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 15341-26002-00000