$168,000
SOLD JUL 15, 2025

1940 West St Grinnell, IA 50112

-- Bed
-- Bath
1,952 Sq Ft
0.68 Acres

Recently Sold

$86 Per Sq Ft

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • No HOA
  • Central Air
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • 3-minute walk to Van-Horne Park

About This Home

As of July 2025

This home is located at 1940 West St, Grinnell, IA 50112 and is currently priced at $168,000, approximately $86 per square foot. This property was built in 1957. 1940 West St is a home located in Poweshiek County with nearby schools including Grinnell Community Senior High School and Central Iowa Christian School.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

OUTSIDE AGENT

OTHER Listed on: 05/16/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Paul Parmley

Iowa Realty Newton

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,360

Year Built

  • Built in 1957

Lot Details

  • 0.68 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 100x215

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,952 Sq Ft Home
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Carpet
  • Laundry on main level
  • Unfinished Basement

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Hot Water Heating System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1800467300

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,360

Year Built

Built in 1957

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Ranch
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 84.48
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 86.07
  • Year Built: 1957
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Flr Laundry, Carpeting
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 1952
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Rm
  • Family Room: 1st Floor
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1952
  • Total Sq Ft: 1952

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation: Block
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Asphalt
  • Trim: Pine

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Garage Sq Ft: 576
  • Garage: 2 Attached
  • Garage Parking Stalls: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: City
  • Water: City
  • Air Conditioner: Central
  • Heat: Hot Water

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: GrinnellNewburg

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.6830
  • Lot S F: 29750
  • Lot Shape: Regular
  • Lot Size: 100x215
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1800467300
  • Zoning: Res

Green Features

  • Additional Green Features: No
  • ENERGYSTAR qualified New Home: No
  • HERS Rating: No
  • Leed For Homes: No
  • Solar: No

Multi Family

  • Geo Solar Thermal: No

Tax Info

  • Gross Taxes: 3360.00
  • Net Taxes: 3360.00

MLS Schools

  • School District: GrinnellNewburg

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Source: Public Records

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Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/15/2025 07/15/25 Sold $168,000 +1.9% $86 / Sq Ft
05/22/2025 05/22/25 Price Changed $164,900 -1.8% $84 / Sq Ft
05/22/2025 05/22/25 Pending -- -- --
05/16/2025 05/16/25 For Sale $168,000 -- $86 / Sq Ft
Source: Des Moines 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
2024 $3,360 $203,980 $50,210 $153,770
2023 $3,524 $203,980 $50,210 $153,770
2022 $3,262 $186,380 $41,340 $145,040
2021 $3,262 $175,830 $39,000 $136,830
2020 $2,980 $165,360 $39,000 $126,360
2019 $3,030 $165,360 $39,000 $126,360
2018 $2,928 $165,360 $39,000 $126,360
2017 $2,996 $162,920 $39,000 $123,920
2016 $3,114 $162,920 $39,000 $123,920
2015 $3,114 $169,730 $36,010 $133,720
2014 $3,112 $169,730 $36,010 $133,720
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 718694

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 180-0467300