$259,900
SOLD MAR 7, 2025
4 Beds
2 Baths
1,624 Sq Ft
5,663 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$160 Per Sq Ft

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • No HOA
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Second Floor Living Area
  • 5-minute walk to Sunset Park

About This Home

As of March 2025

Looking for an affordable 4 bedroom home? This is it! A classic exterior gives way to this unique and functional floor plan. This home has been meticulously maintained with many updates including new paint, flooring, and lighting. In addition to a carefree interior, enjoy the spacious, flat, and fenced backyard with a shed for storage in addition to the 2 car garage.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Shawn Lake

Key Real Estate License #583LL3356 Listed on: 01/15/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Michelle Hiers

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate The Good Life Group License #B56908000

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate The Good Life Group

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,435

Year Built

  • Built in 2012

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 48 x 120

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,624 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Second Floor Living Area
  • Tile Flooring
  • Basement

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • 2 Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Storage Shed

Schools

  • Longfellow Elementary School
  • Gerald W Kirn Middle School
  • Abraham Lincoln High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Gas Available
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,435

Year Built

Built in 2012

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Air Conditioner: Electric Central
  • Basement: Slab
  • Basement: Slab
  • Dining Facilities: Eat In Kitchen
  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fans, Security Alarm, Tile Floor, Smoke Alarms
  • Kitchen Features: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Microwave, Garbage Disposal, Electric Range
  • Laundry: Basement, Washer Hookup, Main Floor, Electric, Dryer Hookup
  • Lower Tri Level: None
  • Main Level: Baths, Primary Bedroom
  • Ramp Access: No
  • Second Level: Baths, Kitchen, Primary Bedroom, Other Bedrooms, Living Room
  • Sq Ft 2nd Floor: 1064.00
  • Sq Ft Main Floor: 560.00
  • Stories: 2.0
  • Total Finished Sq Ft: 1624.00
  • Total Above Ground Finished Sq Ft: 1624.00

Beds/Baths

  • Bathrooms Above Grade: 1.75
  • Bathrooms Below Grade: None
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 4
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: None
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Total Bedrooms: 4

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Amenities: Deck, Storage Shed, Patio, Fence
  • New Construction: N
  • Roof: Composition
  • Site Amenities: Concrete Road, Off Street Parking
  • Style: 2 Story

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: 2
  • Garage Features: Electric, Garage Door Opener
  • Garage Type: Attached

Utilities

  • Heating: Gas Forced Air
  • Hot Water Heater: Gas
  • Services: City Sewer, Gas, Electrical, City Water

Association/Amenities

  • Association Fee: N

Schools

  • School District: Council Bluffs
  • Elementary School: Longfellow
  • Middle School: Gerald W Kirn
  • High School: Abraham Lincoln
  • Elementary School: Longfellow
  • High School: Abraham Lincoln
  • Jr High: Gerald W Kirn
  • School District: Council Bluffs

Lot Info

  • Flood Insurance: Not Required
  • Lot Size: 48 X 120
  • Lot Size Range: Under 1/4 Acre

Building Info

  • Construction: Frame
  • Year Built: 2012

Tax Info

  • Current REIDS Year Paid: N/A
  • First Time Home Buyer Credit: Yes
  • Gross Taxes: $4,550.95
  • Net Taxes: $4,342.00
  • Tax Year: 2023

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 15, 2025
Closed on
Feb 26, 2025
Sold by
Pierce Clifford J
Bought by
Hiers Michael E and Gessert Emily K
Seller's Agent
Shawn Lake
Key Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Michelle Hiers
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate The Good Life Group
List Price
$259,900
Sold Price
$259,900
Views
56
Current Estimated Value
$272,102

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$12,202
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.68%
Original Mortgage
$259,900
Outstanding Balance
$259,685
Interest Rate
6.95%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$7,884

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 12, 2024
Sold by
Bicket James P
Bought by
Pierce Clifford J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$125,444
Interest Rate
6.47%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 17, 2012
Closed on
May 18, 2012
Sold by
Western Iowa Land Development Llc
Bought by
Bicket James P
Seller's Agent
Jennifer Cook
Heartland Properties
Buyer's Agent
Michelle Hiers
Heartland Properties
List Price
$139,900
Sold Price
$153,143
Premium/Discount to List
$13,243
9.47%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.33%
Original Mortgage
$114,557
Interest Rate
3.83%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 29, 2011
Sold by
Community Housing Investment Corporation
Bought by
Western Iowa Land Development Llc
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
Warranty Deed $260,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $125,944 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $125,944 None Listed On Document
Corporate Deed $153,500 None Available
Corporate Deed $40,000 Clear Title & Abstract Llc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $259,900 FHA
Previous Owner $125,444 VA
Previous Owner $136,823 VA
Previous Owner $135,524 New Conventional
Previous Owner $143,815 VA
Previous Owner $138,422 VA
Previous Owner $114,557 VA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/07/2025 03/07/25 Sold $259,900 0.0% $160 / Sq Ft
01/23/2025 01/23/25 Pending -- -- --
01/15/2025 01/15/25 For Sale $259,900 +69.7% $160 / Sq Ft
06/26/2012 06/26/12 Sold $153,143 +9.5% $125 / Sq Ft
03/30/2012 03/30/12 Pending -- -- --
01/17/2012 01/17/12 For Sale $139,900 -- $114 / Sq Ft
Source: Southwest Iowa 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 $4,435 $236,900 $22,800 $214,100
2023 $4,682 $236,900 $22,800 $214,100
2022 $4,256 $182,600 $15,700 $166,900
2021 $6,017 $182,600 $15,700 $166,900
2020 $3,736 $173,900 $15,700 $158,200
2019 $3,742 $157,300 $5,600 $151,700
2018 $3,556 $157,300 $5,600 $151,700
2017 $3,602 $153,000 $5,600 $147,400
2015 $3,516 $153,000 $5,600 $147,400
2014 $3,326 $145,200 $5,600 $139,600
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Southwest Iowa Association of Realtors®

MLS Number: 25-72

Southwest Iowa Association of Realtors®

APN: 7544-36-360-002