$119,000

1531 Elm St Grinnell, IA 50112

Estimated payment $789/month

Total Views 286
2 Beds
2 Baths
856 Sq Ft
$139 Price per Sq Ft

About This Home

Great starter home or rental property just a few blocks away from Grinnell College, Ahrens Park and Fairview School. This two bedroom, one and a half story home has an updated kitchen, full bath, living room and office area perfect for study or remote work. Laundry is located in the basement. A basement door opens to a walkout that opens to the large backyard. A double detached garage provides ample storage and parking. This home is ready for a new owner and is move-in ready.

Listing Agent

Joyce Halblom

TurnKey Realty LLC Listed on: 08/13/2025

Co-Listing Agent

Penny Gable

TurnKey Realty LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,678

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Parking

  • 1

Additional Features

  • Lot Dimensions are 75x157
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Unfinished Basement

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,678

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Co List Office Mls Id: NOC28523
  • Co List Office Phone: 641-236-8655
  • Co List Office Mls Id: NOC28523
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Construction Type: Wood Siding

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Other Surface

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Sewer: Public Sewer, City Sewer/Connected
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Water Source: City Water - In Street, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: MIR

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 75X157
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 11761

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1678

Map

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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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 $1,678 $101,900 $34,090 $67,810
2023 $1,632 $101,900 $34,090 $67,810
2022 $1,632 $86,260 $28,100 $58,160
2021 $1,616 $81,380 $26,510 $54,870
2020 $1,202 $61,760 $26,510 $35,250
2019 $1,218 $61,760 $26,510 $35,250
2018 $1,198 $61,760 $26,510 $35,250
2017 $1,224 $61,760 $26,510 $35,250
2016 $1,174 $61,760 $26,510 $35,250
2015 -- $59,440 $23,320 $36,120
2014 -- $59,440 $23,320 $36,120
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/13/2025 08/13/25 For Sale $119,000 +63.0% $139 / Sq Ft
12/02/2019 12/02/19 Sold $73,000 -14.1% $85 / Sq Ft
11/26/2019 11/26/19 Pending -- -- --
08/23/2019 08/23/19 For Sale $85,000 -- $99 / Sq Ft
Source: NoCoast MLS

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Closed $58,400 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Source: Public Records

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Source: NoCoast MLS

MLS Number: NOC6330783

NoCoast MLS

APN: 180-0723000