NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1536 Forest Grove Rd Cedar Rapids, IA 52403

Estimated Value: $445,000 - $538,000

5 Beds
3 Baths
3,204 Sq Ft
$151/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 02, 2023

Last sale price $460,000 $144 Per Sq Ft

Est. 5% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,910/month

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Fenced Yard
  • Great Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Solar owned by seller

About This Home

As of March 2023

Looking for an acreage in close proximity to downtown Cedar Rapids and Marion? Here is a home for you! This 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom home has been well taken care of! It features a large beautiful kitchen with a double oven, quartz counter tops, exhaust fan, reverse osmosis drinking water, updated appliances and lots of cabinetry with a huge pantry. Next to the kitchen is a spacious open concept dining/family room with a wood burning fireplace, making this area perfect for gatherings. There is also a living room of considerable size for quiet activities, television viewing and get togethers with family and friends. Downstairs you will find an abundance of storage areas, a huge family room with lots of closet space and another fireplace, a large laundry area and a second kitchenette. Enjoy the peaceful outdoors on your private deck or patio. The exterior of this home is magnificent with a huge backyard, many flowering perennials, multiple fenced in areas and standing dog kennels, perfect for pets. A concrete driveway and extra parking area leads up to an oversized 3.5 stall garage, with an added work area for tools and home projects. This home includes many extras not found in your average home, such as solar panels, two furnaces and central air conditioners, new breaker panel, full home attic fan, dog bath and grooming area, an additional storage building and so much more! This home should be on your list to come check out!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Nonmember NONMEMBER

NONMEMBER Listed on: 12/14/2022

Last Buyer's Agent

Becky Halsch

Urban Acres Real Estate Corridor

Urban Acres Real Estate Corridor

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,452

Year Built

  • Built in 1957

Lot Details

  • 1.23 Acre Lot
  • Fenced Yard

Parking

  • 3 Parking Spaces

Home Design

  • Frame Construction

Interior Spaces

  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Great Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Family Room Downstairs
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump
  • Laundry in Basement

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar owned by seller
  • Solar Heating System

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Shed

Schools

  • Erskine Elementary School
  • Mckinley Middle School
  • Washington 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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 152815101300000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,452

Year Built

Built in 1957

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: SINGLE FAMILY/ACREAGE
  • Total Sq Ft: 3204
  • Homebuilder: Unknown
  • Owner Name L F Mi: Freebury
  • Ownership Type: Single Family
  • Photo Code: Broker Loaded
  • Remarks: *6% on the 1st $300k; 5% on remaining
  • Year Built: 1957
  • Tax Year Report: 2021
  • Directions: Go E. on Mt. Vernon Rd, turn Rt on Forest Grove Rd
  • S O1 Dues Paid: y
  • Amenities: Other
  • Basement Remarks: Sump Pump, Full
  • Fireplace Type Location: In Great/Family Room, In LL, Wood Burning
  • Interior R: Other
  • Kitchen Breakfast R: Breakfast Bar
  • Lot Description R: 1-2 Acres
  • Possession R: Immediate
  • Possible Finance R: Cash, Conventional
  • Stories Style R: 2661
  • Remarks2: Looking for an acreage in close proximity to downtown Cedar Rapids and Marion? Here is a home for you! This 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom home has been well taken care of! It features a large beautiful kitchen with a double oven, quartz counter tops, exhaust fan, reverse osmosis drinking water, updated appliances and lots of cabinetry with a huge pantry. Next to the kitchen is a spacious open concept dining/family room with a wood burning fireplace, making this area perfect for gatherings. There is also a living room of considerable size for quiet activities, television viewing and get togethers with family and friends. Downstairs you will find an abundance of storage areas, a huge family room with lots of closet space and another fireplace, a large laundry area and a second kitchenette. Enjoy the peaceful outdoors on your private deck or patio. The exterior of this home is magnificent with a huge backyard, many flowering perennials, multiple fenced in areas and standing dog kennels, perfect for pets. A concrete driveway and extra parking area leads up to an oversized 3.5 stall garage, with an added work area for tools and home projects. This home includes many extras not found in your average home, such as solar panels, two furnaces and central air conditioners, new breaker panel, full home attic fan, dog bath and grooming area, an additional storage building and so much more! This home should be on your list to come check out!
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Icemaker Line, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
  • Number Bedrooms Main: 5
  • Sq Ft Above: 2579
  • Total Full Baths: 3
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • Family Room Level: Main
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Lower Level Finished Sq Ft: 625
  • Laundry Location: Basement
  • Mstr Br Level: Main
  • Number of Fireplaces: 2
  • Number of Main Level Full Bathrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Frame
  • ExteriorFeatures: Deck, Fenced Yard, Patio, Shed

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Spaces: 3 Cars

Utilities

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

Schools

  • Elementary School: Erskine
  • Middle School: Mckinley
  • High School: Washington
  • High School: Washington
  • Jr Middle School: Mckinley
  • Elementary School: Erskine

Lot Info

  • Acreage: 1.23
  • Geo Subdivision: IA
  • Lot Dimensions: 1.23
  • Zoning: Residential

Green Features

  • Energy Generation: Solar Direct Ownership

Tax Info

  • Gross Tax County City: 4123
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 152815101300000

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 14, 2022
Closed on
Feb 27, 2023
Sold by
Freeburg William J and Freeburg Margaret L
Bought by
Pohl Karelyn T and Pohl Rodney I
Seller's Agent
Nonmember NONMEMBER
NONMEMBER
Buyer's Agent
Becky Halsch
Urban Acres Real Estate Corridor
List Price
$454,900
Sold Price
$460,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,100
1.12%
Current Estimated Value
$484,196

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$24,196
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.95%
Original Mortgage
$347,000
Outstanding Balance
$336,145
Interest Rate
6.15%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$148,051
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Pohl Karelyn T $460,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Pohl Karelyn T $347,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/02/2023 03/02/23 Sold $460,000 +1.1% $144 / Sq Ft
03/02/2023 03/02/23 For Sale $454,900 -- $142 / 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
2025 $4,452 $433,000 $67,600 $365,400
2024 $4,066 $381,400 $67,600 $313,800
2023 $4,066 $381,400 $67,600 $313,800
2022 $4,000 $297,100 $67,600 $229,500
2021 $3,998 $297,100 $67,600 $229,500
2020 $3,998 $274,700 $51,200 $223,500
2019 $3,712 $260,600 $51,200 $209,400
2018 $3,624 $260,600 $51,200 $209,400
2017 $3,746 $255,000 $51,200 $203,800
2016 $3,746 $255,000 $51,200 $203,800
2015 $3,764 $255,000 $51,200 $203,800
2014 $3,636 $255,000 $51,200 $203,800
2013 $3,560 $255,000 $51,200 $203,800
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Iowa City Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 202301278

Iowa City Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 15281-51013-00000