$158,900
SOLD APR 3, 2023

1950 River Rd Forest City, IA 50436

3 Beds
2 Baths
3,192 Sq Ft
1.31 Acres

Recently Sold

$50 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

121 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Woodwork
  • Forest City Middle School Rated A-
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Walk-In Closet

About This Home

As of January 2025

This brick Georgian-style house is located several miles SE of town on scenic River Road. An east-facing deck leads to the front door, which opens into an impressive entrance hall, w/beautiful walnut staircase. Classic plaster crown molding is found around the perimeter walls & light fixtures in both the front hall & LR. The LR, located to the right of the hall, features floor-to-ceiling windows w/1' sills. A sitting area is adjacent to the LR. An updated bath, closet & stairs to the LL are located at the end of the hall. The formal DR, to the left of entrance, is huge! An eat-in kitchen offers oak cabinets w/2 lazy-susans, & doors which access the back deck & double garage. There's a ML laundry! A staircase in the kitchen leads to another UL BR...large enough to be used as a FR! The balance of the UL includes a landing, 2 BRs (MBR w/WIC), & steps to the attic. There are 2 decks for outdoor entertaining. Also, a shed. The 1.31 A lot provides space for the kids to play, gardens & more!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Janet Haugen

Realty ONE Group Black Diamond Listed on: 10/26/2022

Last Buyer's Agent

Roger Flieth

Century 21 Preferred

Century 21 Preferred

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,512

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 1.31 Acre Lot
  • Wire Fence
  • Few Trees

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 3,192 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Woodwork
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Utility Room with Study Area
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Partial Basement

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Storage Shed

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Propane
  • Well

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homestead Exemption

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,512

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Acreage
  • Accessible: None
  • Legal Description: Per Assessor's Site: 07-97-23 IRREG TR IN NW SE 07-97-23
  • Municipality: Forest City
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Property Includes: There are two garage door openers, with wall openers only. There are no car remotes.
  • OFFICELIST_ADDRESS: 1950 River Road
  • Distribute To Internet: Yes
  • List Office I D: 2760
  • Sales Office I D: 1032
  • Selling Agent: 3568
  • Building Style: 2 Story
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Upper
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Tile
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bedroom 1: (1st) Bedroom
  • Bedroom 2: (2nd) Bedroom
  • Bedroom 3: (3rd) Bedroom
  • Bathroom Description: Main Floor Full Bath, Main Floor 3/4 Bath
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Partial, Unfinished
  • Dining Room: Dining Room
  • Family Room: No
  • Kitchen: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dim: 10' x 22'
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • Living Room: Living Room
  • Room 1: Foyer
  • Room 2: Study
  • Room 3: Deck
  • Room 4: Deck
  • Room 5: Garage
  • Main Floor Sq Ft: 1596
  • Price Per S Q F T: 49.78
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3192
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3192
  • Total Finished Sq Ft: 3192
  • Interior Trim: Crown Molding
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Upper
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Upper
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • Extra Room1 Level: Main
  • Extra Room2 Level: Main
  • Living Room Level: Main

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Brick/Stone
  • Fencing: Wire
  • Outbuildings: Storage Shed

Garage/Parking

  • Description: Attached Garage, Garage Door Opener
  • Fuel: Propane

Utilities

  • Air Conditioner: None
  • Garage Stalls: 2
  • Heating: Forced Air, Baseboard
  • Water: Well
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Deck, Natural Woodwork, Ceiling Fan(s), Hardwood Floors, Tiled Floors, Master BR Walk-In Closet

Fee Information

  • Tax Class: SINGLE FAMILY

Lot Info

  • New Develop: No
  • Acres: 1.31
  • Geo Update Timestamp: 2022-10-27
  • Total Assessed Value: 129550
  • Assessment Pending: Unknown
  • Homestead Description: Owner
  • Lot Description: Irregular Lot, Tree Coverage - Medium
  • Lot Dimensions: Irreg.
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 57064
  • Lot Size Units: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Gross Taxes: 1512
  • Net Taxes: 1408

MLS Schools

  • School District: 2295 - Forest City

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 4, 2024
Closed on
Jan 22, 2025
Sold by
Vukonich Sandra L and Tovar Louis Robert
Bought by
Andersen Michael Eric and Trimmer Irene Berdette
Seller's Agent
Roger Flieth
CENTURY 21 PREFERRED
Buyer's Agent
Roger Flieth
CENTURY 21 PREFERRED
List Price
$169,000
Sold Price
$169,000
Views
115

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
32.29%
Original Mortgage
$135,200
Outstanding Balance
$134,960
Interest Rate
6.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$59,961

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 26, 2022
Closed on
Mar 20, 2023
Sold by
Shelanski Brett R and Shelanski Ashley C
Bought by
Tovar Louis Robert and Vukonich Sandra L
Seller's Agent
Janet Haugen
Realty ONE Group Black Diamond
Buyer's Agent
Roger Flieth
Century 21 Preferred
List Price
$165,000
Sold Price
$158,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$6,100
-3.7%
Views
569

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.46%
Original Mortgage
$150,955
Interest Rate
6.32%
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 $169,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $159,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $135,200 New Conventional
Previous Owner $150,955 New Conventional
Previous Owner $101,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $81,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $77,600 New Conventional
Previous Owner $63,200 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/08/2025 05/08/25 For Sale $189,000 +11.8% $54 / Sq Ft
01/22/2025 01/22/25 Sold $169,000 0.0% $48 / Sq Ft
12/04/2024 12/04/24 For Sale $169,000 +6.4% $48 / Sq Ft
04/03/2023 04/03/23 Sold $158,900 +5.9% $50 / Sq Ft
02/24/2023 02/24/23 Pending -- -- --
01/02/2023 01/02/23 Price Changed $150,000 -9.1% $47 / Sq Ft
10/26/2022 10/26/22 For Sale $165,000 +83.3% $52 / Sq Ft
08/26/2015 08/26/15 Sold $90,000 +0.3% $28 / Sq Ft
07/20/2015 07/20/15 Pending -- -- --
06/10/2015 06/10/15 For Sale $89,700 -- $28 / 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 $1,204 $132,470 $51,600 $80,870
2023 $19 $131,030 $51,600 $79,430
2022 $1,222 $129,550 $27,750 $101,800
2021 $1,228 $112,960 $27,750 $85,210
2020 $1,228 $109,460 $27,750 $81,710
2019 $1,380 $109,460 $27,750 $81,710
2018 $1,400 $116,690 $27,750 $88,940
2017 $1,506 $113,760 $0 $0
2016 $1,514 $113,760 $0 $0
2015 $1,514 $99,800 $0 $0
2014 $1,308 $99,800 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: NoCoast MLS

MLS Number: NOC6303751

NoCoast MLS

APN: 0107426000