$279,900
SOLD AUG 14, 2025

213 N Grant Ave Elkhart, IA 50073

4 Beds
3 Baths
1,121 Sq Ft
10,454 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$250 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

79 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • No HOA
  • Outdoor Storage
  • North Polk Central Elementary School Rated A-
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of August 2025

Looking for the perfect blend of small-town charm and easy access to city amenities? This well-maintained Elkhart home offers just that! Step inside to find updated flooring and a spacious, living room that flows seamlessly into a functional dining area and freshly painted kitchen. There's plenty of room for a full-size dining table, making it ideal for both everyday meals and entertaining. The main level features three generously sized bedrooms, including a primary suite with a convenient 3/4 bathroom. Downstairs, enjoy a fully finished basement that provides additional living space, an extra bathroom, and a guest bedroom, perfect for hosting out-of-town visitors. Outside, you'll love the flat lot, long driveway, and a heated garage with a large window that brings in natural light, ideal for those who enjoy tinkering. This property includes solar panels, keeping the energy bills at a minimum. If you are looking for the peace and quiet of a small town while still being close enough to nearby cities, give this one a look! AC-2020, water heater-2021, roof-2020.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lisa Hart

RE/MAX Concepts Listed on: 04/22/2025

RE/MAX Concepts

Last Buyer's Agent

Dan Rozga

RE/MAX Concepts

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,786

Year Built

  • Built in 2003

Lot Details

  • 10,454 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 80x130

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,121 Sq Ft Home
  • Family Room Downstairs
  • Finished Basement

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway

Additional Features

  • Outdoor Storage
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 21100176003000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,786

Year Built

Built in 2003

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Ranch
  • Architecture: Traditional
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 249.69
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 249.69
  • Termite: Follow Showing Instructions
  • Year Built: 2003
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Partial Bath Total: 2
  • Partial Bath 1st Floor: 1
  • Partial Bath Lower: 1
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 1100
  • Sq Ft Fin Bsmt: 900
  • Dining Room: Eat In Kitchen
  • Family Room: 1st Floor, Lower Level
  • Included Items: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1121
  • Total Sq Ft: 1121

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Exterior Storage Shed
  • Foundation: Poured
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage: 2 Attached

Utilities

  • Sewer: City
  • Water: City
  • Air Conditioner: Central
  • Heat: Gas Forced Air

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: North Polk

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.2400
  • Lot S F: 10454
  • Lot Size: 80X130
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 21100176003000
  • Zoning: R-1

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: 3786.00
  • Net Taxes: 3786.00
  • Tax Year: 2024

MLS Schools

  • School District: North Polk

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 22, 2025
Closed on
Aug 3, 2025
Sold by
Smith Matthew J and Smith Kelly
Bought by
Wright Emily and Wright Malcolm
Seller's Agent
Lisa Hart
RE/MAX Concepts
Buyer's Agent
Dan Rozga
RE/MAX Concepts
List Price
$290,000
Sold Price
$279,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,100
-3.48%
Views
160

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.13%
Original Mortgage
$251,910
Outstanding Balance
$251,910
Interest Rate
6.67%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$28,179

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 20, 2019
Closed on
May 8, 2020
Sold by
Boyle Andrew B and Kilker Jennifer V
Bought by
Smith Matthew J
Seller's Agent
Traci Jennings
RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CENTER
Buyer's Agent
Member Non
CENTRAL IOWA BOARD OF REALTORS
List Price
$222,500
Sold Price
$188,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$34,500
-15.51%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.84%
Original Mortgage
$182,360
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 24, 2008
Sold by
Torres Mable B
Bought by
Boyle Andrew and Kilker Jennifer

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$16,000
Interest Rate
6.41%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 22, 2003
Sold by
Terrell Robert W and Terrell Deborah A
Bought by
Torres Israel and Torres Mable B

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 24, 2003
Sold by
Tad Enterprises Ltd
Bought by
Terrell Robert W and Terrell Deborah A
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $280,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $280,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $188,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $129,500 None Available
Warranty Deed $119,500 --
Corporate Deed $27,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $251,910 New Conventional
Closed $251,910 New Conventional
Previous Owner $182,360 New Conventional
Previous Owner $5,000 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $129,600 New Conventional
Previous Owner $10,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $132,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $8,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $16,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $104,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/14/2025 08/14/25 Sold $279,900 0.0% $250 / Sq Ft
07/10/2025 07/10/25 Pending -- -- --
06/23/2025 06/23/25 Price Changed $279,900 -1.8% $250 / Sq Ft
05/09/2025 05/09/25 Price Changed $284,900 -1.8% $254 / Sq Ft
04/22/2025 04/22/25 For Sale $290,000 +54.3% $259 / Sq Ft
05/08/2020 05/08/20 Sold $188,000 0.0% $168 / Sq Ft
05/08/2020 05/08/20 Sold $188,000 -15.5% $168 / Sq Ft
03/31/2020 03/31/20 Pending -- -- --
03/31/2020 03/31/20 Pending -- -- --
12/20/2019 12/20/19 For Sale $222,500 0.0% $198 / Sq Ft
12/20/2019 12/20/19 For Sale $222,500 -- $198 / 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 $3,786 $211,800 $56,600 $155,200
2023 $3,704 $211,800 $56,600 $155,200
2022 $3,622 $175,000 $47,800 $127,200
2021 $3,304 $175,000 $47,800 $127,200
2020 $3,208 $156,100 $42,600 $113,500
2019 $2,936 $156,100 $42,600 $113,500
2018 $2,898 $137,100 $36,800 $100,300
2017 $2,930 $137,100 $36,800 $100,300
2016 $2,750 $134,400 $35,600 $98,800
2015 $2,750 $134,400 $35,600 $98,800
2014 $2,812 $131,900 $34,500 $97,400
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 716216

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 211-00176003000