$525,000
SOLD JUL 17, 2025

1445 Butternut Ln NE Swisher, IA 52338

3 Beds
3 Baths
2,488 Sq Ft
2.59 Acres

Recently Sold

$211 Per Sq Ft

25 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Reverse Osmosis System
  • Deck
  • Recreation Room
  • Prairie Ridge Elementary School Rated A-
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Wooded Lot

About This Home

As of July 2025

Nestled on a serene private street, this beautifully maintained ranch-style home offers the perfect blend of privacy, space, and modern comfort. Set on 2.59 acres of mature woods, the home features a finished walkout lower level, ideal for entertaining or multi-generational living. Inside, you'll find 3 generously sized bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms, providing plenty of space for family and guests. The main floor boasts natural light, hardwood floors, and seamless indoor-outdoor flow. The screened porch invites you to enjoy peaceful mornings and quiet evenings overlooking your private wooded backdrop. The lower level is an entertainer’s dream, complete with a wet bar, large recreation area, and easy access to the expansive backyard. A 3-car garage offers ample storage and convenience.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Bill Grabe

Realty87 Listed on: 05/19/2025

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,240

Year Built

  • Built in 1991

Lot Details

  • 2.59 Acre Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Private Yard

HOA Fees

  • $16 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 3 Parking Spaces

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Poured Concrete
  • Frame Construction

Interior Spaces

  • Wet Bar
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Family Room Downstairs
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Recreation Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Reverse Osmosis System

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Partial Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Schools

  • College Comm Elementary And Middle School
  • College Comm High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Private Water Source
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • Private or Community Septic Tank
  • Internet Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Association fees include street maintenance
  • Forest Hills Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 0314205003

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,240

Year Built

Built in 1991

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$16 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: SINGLE FAMILY/ACREAGE
  • Total Sq Ft: 2488
  • Homebuilder: Unknown
  • Owner Name L F Mi: Ratzlaff, William
  • Ownership Type: Single Family
  • Photo Code: Complete
  • Remarks: Please allow 24 hour response time on offers. Thank you.
  • Year Built: 1991
  • Tax Year Report: 2024
  • Subdivision: Forest Hills
  • Directions: Curtis Bridge Road to Sandy Beach Road to Butternut Lane.
  • Aging In Place Form: No
  • Amenities: Neighborhood Assoc.
  • Basement Remarks: Poured Concrete, Finished, Partial, Walkout
  • Fireplace Type Location: In Living Room, In LL, Gas, Wood Burning
  • Interior R: Cable Available, Ceiling-9+ ft, Vaulted Ceiling, Wet Bar
  • Kitchen Breakfast R: Breakfast Area
  • Lot Description R: 2-5 Acre, Private Backyard, Wooded
  • Possession R: Negotiable
  • Possible Finance R: Cash, Conventional
  • Stories Style R: 1 Story, Ranch
  • Remarks2: Nestled on a serene private street, this beautifully maintained ranch-style home offers the perfect blend of privacy, space, and modern comfort. Set on 2.59 acres of mature woods, the home features a finished walkout lower level, ideal for entertaining or multi-generational living. Inside, you'll find 3 generously sized bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms, providing plenty of space for family and guests. The main floor boasts natural light, hardwood floors, and seamless indoor-outdoor flow. The screened porch invites you to enjoy peaceful mornings and quiet evenings overlooking your private wooded backdrop. The lower level is an entertainer’s dream, complete with a wet bar, large recreation area, and easy access to the expansive backyard. A 3-car garage offers ample storage and convenience.
  • 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: 1984
  • Total Full Baths: 3
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Lower Level Finished Sq Ft: 504
  • Laundry Location: Laundry Room, 1st Floor
  • Mstr Br Level: Main
  • Number of Fireplaces: 2
  • Number of Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Number of Main Level Full Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Frame
  • ExteriorFeatures: Deck, Patio

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Spaces: 3 Cars

Utilities

  • Internet: Yes
  • Water Sewer: Private Water, Private Septic, Water Softener (Owned), Reverse Osmosis
  • Heating Cooling: Gas, Central, Forced Air

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 190
  • Fees Include: Street Maintenance

Schools

  • Elementary School: College Comm
  • Middle School: College Comm
  • High School: College Comm
  • High School: College Comm
  • Jr Middle School: College Comm
  • Elementary School: College Comm

Lot Info

  • Acreage: 2.59
  • Geo Subdivision: IA
  • Lot Dimensions: Irregular
  • Zoning: Residential

Tax Info

  • Gross Tax County City: 5381
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 0314205003

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 13, 2011
Sold by
Wernli Dustin L and Wernli Betsy J
Bought by
Ratzlaff William F

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$232,000
Interest Rate
4.01%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 31, 2008
Sold by
Wessel Jeffrey M and Wessel Maria J
Bought by
Wernli Dustin L and Wernli Betsy J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$268,000
Interest Rate
6.01%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $290,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $335,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $175,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $232,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $268,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/17/2025 07/17/25 Sold $525,000 0.0% $211 / Sq Ft
06/13/2025 06/13/25 Pending -- -- --
06/11/2025 06/11/25 For Sale $525,000 0.0% $211 / Sq Ft
05/20/2025 05/20/25 Pending -- -- --
05/19/2025 05/19/25 For Sale $525,000 -- $211 / 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
2024 $5,240 $399,800 $80,000 $319,800
2023 $4,834 $399,800 $80,000 $319,800
2022 $4,780 $316,200 $75,000 $241,200
2021 $5,018 $316,200 $75,000 $241,200
2020 $5,018 $316,200 $75,000 $241,200
2019 $4,574 $297,800 $67,700 $230,100
2018 $4,474 $297,800 $67,700 $230,100
2017 $4,522 $297,800 $67,700 $230,100
2016 $4,270 $278,380 $54,980 $223,400
2015 $4,270 $278,380 $54,980 $223,400
2014 $3,986 $260,580 $54,980 $205,600
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Iowa City Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 202503295

Iowa City Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 0314205003