$139,900
SOLD APR 30, 2019

1816 5th Ave Grinnell, IA 50112

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,196 Sq Ft
0.31 Acres

Recently Sold

$117 Per Sq Ft

2% Above List Price

62 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Concrete Block With Brick
  • Wood Flooring
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Building Patio

About This Home

As of July 2025

Looking for a reasonably price ranch home? Take a look at this nice sized home with a newer sunroom that overlooks the large backyard. This home has beautiful original wood floors except for the LR which has newer carpeting. You'll enjoy the many built-ins this home offers plus an eat-in kitchen and formal dining room. Two bedrooms plus a separate office and 1 3/4 baths are on the main floor. Family room in the basement. Gas & electric bills have a low budget of $144 in part because of the added insulation in the attic. Newer roof and new furnace, steel siding plus an attached garage & full basement with complete this home. Call today to walk thru!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sally Lovig

Grinnell Realty LLC Listed on: 01/16/2019

Last Buyer's Agent

Robin Marcinik

Grinnell Realty LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,024

Year Built

  • Built in 1961

Lot Details

  • 0.31 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 77' x 172'

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Concrete Block With Brick
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Metal Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,196 Sq Ft Home
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Washer

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Range Hood

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump

Outdoor Features

  • Storage Shed

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System

Community Details

  • Building Patio
  • Community Deck or Porch

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,024

Year Built

Built in 1961

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family
  • Copyright Remarks: Yes
  • Legal Description: As per abstract.
  • Municipality: Grinnell
  • Year Built: 1961
  • OFFICELIST_ADDRESS: 1816 5th Street
  • Distribute To Internet: Yes
  • Listing Entry Date Time: 2019-01-16
  • List Office I D: 585
  • M L Number Foreign: MIR35016180
  • Sales Office I D: 585
  • Selling Agent: 1675
  • Share Listings With: CoreLogic Listing License, Realtor.com, Homes.com, Broker Reciprocity, RPR Listing License
  • Street Designation: Street
  • Building Style: Ranch
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Wall Oven, Exhaust Fan/Hood, Washer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Other
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bedroom 1: No
  • Bedroom 2: No
  • Bedroom 3: No
  • Bedroom 4: No
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full, Sump Pump, Concrete Block, Other
  • Dining Room: No
  • Family Room: No
  • Kitchen: No
  • Living Room: No
  • Price Per S Q F T: 116.97
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1196
  • Below Grade Total Sq Ft: 1196
  • Room Types: Dining Room, Extra Room 1, Extra Room 2, Extra Room 3, Extra Room 4, Extra Room 5, Extra Room 6, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Living Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3
  • Interior Trim: Pine
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Metal
  • Road Frontage: Paved Streets
  • Roof: Age Over 8 Years, Asphalt Shingles
  • Outbuildings: Storage Shed

Garage/Parking

  • Description: Attached Garage, Electric
  • Fuel: Natural Gas

Utilities

  • Air Conditioner: Central
  • Garage Stalls: 1
  • Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water
  • Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
  • Water: City Water/Connected
  • Gas Budget: 67.62

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Patio, Sun Room

Fee Information

  • Tax Class: SINGLE FAMILY

Schools

  • School District: Grinnell-Newburg

Lot Info

  • New Develop: No
  • Acres: 0.31
  • Lot Dimensions: 77' x 172'
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 13504
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Map Letter: A1

Green Features

  • Certification: No

Rental Info

  • Rental License: No

Tax Info

  • Tax With Assessments: 2194
  • Gross Taxes: 2024

MLS Schools

  • School District: 2709 - Grinnell-Newburg
  • School District Name: Grinnell-Newburg

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 29, 2025
Closed on
Jul 8, 2025
Sold by
Story Zachary and Story Jessica
Bought by
Frost-Lau Paul Lyle and Frost-Lau Alex William
Seller's Agent
Bennett Wiltfang
RE/MAX Partners Realty
Buyer's Agent
Matt Karjalahti
RE/MAX Partners Realty
List Price
$235,000
Sold Price
$235,000
Views
19

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-17.26%
Original Mortgage
$47,000
Outstanding Balance
$47,000
Interest Rate
6.85%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$185,343

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 22, 2022
Sold by
Jo Ingle Kiley
Bought by
Story Zachary and Story Jessica

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$153,000
Interest Rate
5.38%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 14, 2022
Sold by
Dean Ingle Joshua
Bought by
Ingle Kiley Jo

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 9, 2020
Sold by
Ingle Joshua Dean
Bought by
Ingle Kiley Jo

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$141,234
Interest Rate
3.2%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 16, 2019
Closed on
Apr 29, 2019
Sold by
Robertson Larry E and Robertson Ruth A
Bought by
Ingle Joshua D and Ingle Kiley J
Seller's Agent
Sally Lovig
Grinnell Realty LLC
Buyer's Agent
Robin Marcinik
Grinnell Realty LLC
List Price
$137,000
Sold Price
$139,900
Premium/Discount to List
$2,900
2.12%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.44%
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 $170,000 None Listed On Document
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Warranty Deed $140,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $47,000 New Conventional
Open $188,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $153,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $141,234 New Conventional
Closed $17,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/11/2025 07/11/25 Sold $235,000 0.0% $196 / Sq Ft
06/16/2025 06/16/25 Pending -- -- --
05/29/2025 05/29/25 For Sale $235,000 +68.0% $196 / Sq Ft
04/30/2019 04/30/19 Sold $139,900 +2.1% $117 / Sq Ft
03/19/2019 03/19/19 Pending -- -- --
01/16/2019 01/16/19 For Sale $137,000 -- $115 / Sq Ft
Source: NoCoast MLS

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 $2,624 $169,830 $26,030 $143,800
2023 $2,614 $169,830 $26,030 $143,800
2022 $2,590 $147,160 $21,220 $125,940
2021 $2,590 $138,830 $20,020 $118,810
2020 $2,028 $113,060 $20,020 $93,040
2019 $2,062 $113,060 $20,020 $93,040
2018 $2,024 $113,060 $20,020 $93,040
2017 $2,072 $113,060 $20,020 $93,040
2016 $2,042 $113,060 $20,020 $93,040
2015 $2,042 $112,090 $19,720 $92,370
2014 $2,040 $112,090 $19,720 $92,370
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: NoCoast MLS

MLS Number: NOC5461346

NoCoast MLS

APN: 180-0683500