$274,000
SOLD JUL 23, 2021

1540 8th Ave Marion, IA 52302

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,643 Sq Ft
0.29 Acres

Recently Sold

$104 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

35 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 3 Car Garage
  • Forced Air Cooling System
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • Marion High School Rated A-
  • Patio
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room

About This Home

As of July 2025

Registered Historic House in the Pucker Street Historic District, a nationally recognized historic district in Marion. This home is such a treasure & has been well-loved by the sellers. Double corner, fenced lot with clematis, peonies, hasta & more. Sit on your 4 season porch & enjoy the views. Family room has gas FP & opens to sitting room & dining room with built in sideboard - perfect for entertaining. Kitchen has original St. Charles cabinets, granite counters & eat-in nook with built-ins. Hidden storage galore as you make your way upstairs. Cedar lined storage on landing, 180 degree windows in one bedroom with small "widow walk" & large "widow walk" off master bedroom, closet w/ built-in dresser. 1 full bath with deep shower and tub. Basement has full bathroom with shower, dry bar for entertaining and a wine room! New roof with transferrable warranty. 3 stall garage. This home is SO unique! It is nothing seen before!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lesley Vancura

SKOGMAN REALTY Listed on: 05/20/2021

SKOGMAN REALTY

Last Buyer's Agent

Brooke Zrudsky

Pinnacle Realty LLC

Pinnacle Realty LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,207

Year Built

  • 1924

Lot Details

  • 0.29 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 104.2x123
  • Fenced
  • Level Lot

Home Design

  • Frame Construction
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Primary bedroom located on second floor

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 3 Car Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Utilities

  • Forced Air Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,207

Year Built

1924

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Style: 2 Stories
  • Acres: 0.2930
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2178
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.10
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • City Name: Marion
  • Dining Features: Kitchen/Dining Combo
  • Gross Tax: 5207
  • List User Cell Phone: 319-505-0848
  • Low Lvl Fin Sq Ft: 465
  • Miscellaneous: Cable Ready, Fencing, Patio
  • Net Tax: 5207
  • Property Sub Types: Single Family
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Ratio Close Price By List Price: 0.98208
  • Ratio Close Price By Original Li: 0.98208
  • Ratio Current Price By Sq Ft: 125.80
  • Total Sq Ft: 2643
  • Water Sewer Roads: City Sewer, City Water
  • Zoning: Res
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1924

Interior Features

  • Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Garage Door Opener, Hood Fan, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater – Gas, Water Softener - Own
  • Additional Room: 1st Floor Family, 4 Seasons
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Bedrooms Level 1: 1
  • Bedrooms Level 2: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Built In, Family Room, Gas
  • Level 2 Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Level 1 Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Master Bedroom Level: Level 2
  • Site Description: Level

Exterior Features

  • Construction Methods: Frame
  • Exterior: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Garage/Parking: 3 Cars, Attached, Detached
  • Garage Size: 3stall

Utilities

  • Heating Cooling: Central Air, Forced Air, Gas Heat

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 104.2x123

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 26, 2025
Closed on
Jul 2, 2025
Sold by
Brown David and Brown Katie M
Bought by
Collins Liza and Collins Robert
Seller's Agent
Brooke Zrudsky
Pinnacle Realty LLC
Buyer's Agent
Brooke Zrudsky
Pinnacle Realty LLC
List Price
$339,900
Sold Price
$310,250
Premium/Discount to List
-$29,650
-8.72%
Views
189

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.13%

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 20, 2021
Closed on
Jul 20, 2021
Sold by
Ellison Marsha A
Bought by
Brown David and Brown Katie M
Seller's Agent
Lesley Vancura
SKOGMAN REALTY
Buyer's Agent
Brooke Zrudsky
Pinnacle Realty LLC
List Price
$279,000
Sold Price
$274,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-1.79%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.19%
Original Mortgage
$25,000
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 25, 2012
Closed on
Mar 26, 2013
Sold by
Potter Judy H
Bought by
Ennis Carl B and Ellison Marsha A
Seller's Agent
Lisa Vecerka
Realty87
Buyer's Agent
Bob Kalous
SKOGMAN REALTY
List Price
$200,000
Sold Price
$150,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$50,000
-25%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.49%
Original Mortgage
$120,000
Interest Rate
3.46%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $310,500 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $274,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $150,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $25,000 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $232,900 New Conventional
Previous Owner $43,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $120,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $35,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/07/2025 07/07/25 Sold $310,250 -3.0% $117 / Sq Ft
05/07/2025 05/07/25 Pending -- -- --
04/18/2025 04/18/25 Price Changed $319,900 -3.0% $121 / Sq Ft
04/01/2025 04/01/25 Price Changed $329,900 -2.9% $125 / Sq Ft
02/26/2025 02/26/25 For Sale $339,900 +24.1% $129 / Sq Ft
07/23/2021 07/23/21 Sold $274,000 -1.8% $104 / Sq Ft
06/24/2021 06/24/21 Pending -- -- --
06/11/2021 06/11/21 For Sale $279,000 0.0% $106 / Sq Ft
05/23/2021 05/23/21 Pending -- -- --
05/20/2021 05/20/21 For Sale $279,000 +86.0% $106 / Sq Ft
03/24/2013 03/24/13 Sold $150,000 -25.0% $68 / Sq Ft
02/05/2013 02/05/13 Pending -- -- --
07/25/2012 07/25/12 For Sale $200,000 -- $90 / 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
2025 $6,082 $331,000 $25,000 $306,000
2024 $5,234 $324,100 $25,000 $299,100
2023 $5,234 $324,100 $25,000 $299,100
2022 $4,864 $235,200 $25,000 $210,200
2021 $4,738 $235,200 $25,000 $210,200
2020 $4,738 $218,200 $25,000 $193,200
2019 $4,610 $213,100 $25,000 $188,100
2018 $3,896 $213,100 $25,000 $188,100
2017 $4,012 $186,200 $25,000 $161,200
2016 $4,130 $185,600 $25,000 $160,600
2015 $4,112 $185,600 $25,000 $160,600
2014 $4,112 $171,900 $25,000 $146,900
2013 $3,662 $171,900 $25,000 $146,900
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Cedar Rapids Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 2103287

Cedar Rapids Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 15062-08002-00000