$235,000
SOLD MAR 13, 2025

1535 James Dr Marion, IA 52302

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,183 Sq Ft
0.32 Acres

Recently Sold

$199 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

42 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Marion High School Rated A-
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room

About This Home

As of March 2025

Visit the BEST UPDATED HOME ON THE MARKET. EVERYTHING IS NEW. Home is Emaculate. WORKMANSHIP is 5 Star. HERE IS THE LIST OF NEW - Vinyl Siding, Vinyl Windows, Exterior Motion Lighting, Kitchen Cabinets, Sink, Faucet, Frigidaire Appliances, Countertops & Breakfast Bar, LVP Flooring, Interior Paint, Lighting, Thick Plush Carpet, Interior Painted Doors with Hardware, Wall & Ceiling Paint, Exterior Doors, Amana Furnace & Air Conditioning, Daikin Mini Split Heating and Cooling for the 3rd level level bedroom, AO Smith Hot Water Heater, Carbon/Smoke Alarms, Electrical Updates, Basement Vinyl Windows, Full Basement Drain Tile System by LE Waterproofing with warranty, New Garage Door and Opener. Sump Pump & New Gutters on house and garage drain into a french drain in the front of the lot. Bathroom was stripped to the studs and remodeled with a tub/shower unit, vanity, sink, toilet, bathroom exhaust, updated wiring and plumbing. Big Bonus - Spacious Upper Level 3rd bedroom now has a New Half Bath with closests. Roof is 5 years old. Washer and Dryer new in 2023. Huge Back Yard - Lot is 65 ft wide and depth of lot is 207/215 feet deep. Service Breaker Panel is 150 Amp. Basement can be finished easily to provide additional finish square footage to the home. Spacious One and a Half Stall Garage - 16 feet wide by 22 feet deep. Schedule your showing today.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tracy Engelbart

REAL ESTATE AMERICA, INC. Listed on: 01/13/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Kathleen Cobler

RUHL & RUHL REALTORS®

RUHL & RUHL REALTORS®

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,699

Year Built

  • Built in 1955

Lot Details

  • 0.32 Acre Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Poured Concrete
  • Frame Construction
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,183 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Schools

  • Longfellow Elementary School
  • Vernon Middle School
  • Marion High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Electric Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 103131500500000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,699

Year Built

Built in 1955

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.315
  • NAV29_Unit_1_Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Co List Office Phone: 319-329-1100
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Directions: 10th St to Brockman Ave, turn Rt onto 14th St, Lt on James Dr
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1183.0
  • Architectural Style: One and One Half Story
  • Reso Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen/Dining Combo, Main Level Primary
  • Unit Levels: One and One Half
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1955
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Full, Concrete
  • Basement: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Construction Type: Frame, Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Details: Poured

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: See Remarks, Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: See Remarks, Forced Air, Gas
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public

Schools

  • Elementary School: Longfellow
  • High School: Marion
  • Middle Or Junior School: Vernon

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: .315 Acre
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • Parcel Number: 103131500500000
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2699.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 13, 2025
Closed on
Mar 12, 2025
Sold by
Herren Kent L and Herren Shelley F
Bought by
Mccurdy Gail and Mccurdy David
Seller's Agent
Tracy Engelbart
REAL ESTATE AMERICA, INC.
Buyer's Agent
Kathleen Cobler
RUHL & RUHL REALTORS®
List Price
$239,900
Sold Price
$235,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,900
-2.04%
Views
47
Current Estimated Value
$226,719

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$8,281
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-7.27%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 27, 2023
Closed on
Dec 22, 2023
Sold by
Tiffany Jill Lynnette
Bought by
Herren Kent L and Herren Shelley F
Buyer's Agent
Tracy Engelbart
REAL ESTATE AMERICA, INC.
List Price
$100,000
Sold Price
$100,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
102.61%
Original Mortgage
$150,000
Interest Rate
7.44%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 25, 2022
Sold by
Partin Michael J
Bought by
Partin Jill L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 28, 2011
Sold by
Lannone Nancy G
Bought by
Partin Michael J and Partin Jill L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$74,000
Interest Rate
4.56%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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 $235,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $235,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $100,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $100,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $100,000 None Listed On Document
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Legal Action Court Order $92,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $150,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $58,061 Unknown
Previous Owner $74,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/13/2025 03/13/25 Sold $235,000 -2.0% $199 / Sq Ft
02/24/2025 02/24/25 Pending -- -- --
01/13/2025 01/13/25 For Sale $239,900 +139.9% $203 / Sq Ft
12/27/2023 12/27/23 Sold $100,000 0.0% $85 / Sq Ft
12/27/2023 12/27/23 Pending -- -- --
12/27/2023 12/27/23 For Sale $100,000 -- $85 / Sq Ft
Source: Cedar Rapids 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 $2,142 $140,500 $22,600 $117,900
2022 $2,066 $105,100 $22,600 $82,500
2021 $2,022 $105,100 $22,600 $82,500
2020 $2,022 $98,000 $22,600 $75,400
2019 $1,876 $91,800 $22,600 $69,200
2018 $1,830 $91,800 $22,600 $69,200
2017 $1,832 $89,700 $22,600 $67,100
2016 $1,996 $89,700 $22,600 $67,100
2015 $1,987 $89,700 $22,600 $67,100
2014 $1,794 $98,000 $22,600 $75,400
2013 $1,898 $98,000 $22,600 $75,400
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Cedar Rapids Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 2500248

Cedar Rapids Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 10313-15005-00000