$238,500
SOLD AUG 25, 2017

257 23rd Street Dr SE Cedar Rapids, IA 52403

3 Beds
5 Baths
2,884 Sq Ft
10,193 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$83 Per Sq Ft

8% Below List Price

110 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Recreation Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Forced Air Cooling System
  • Den
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Patio

About This Home

As of August 2017

Do not miss this beautiful and well maintained colonial home located in the desirable Country Club Heights neighborhood. The main floor features a large size living room with wood burning fireplace and built-in shelves, a den/office with built-in bookshelves, a formal dining room (the framed original blueprints will stay for the enjoyment of the next homeowner!), an updated kitchen with maple cabinets and stainless steel appliances (new in 2015), a good size pantry and a half bath. Beautiful hardwood floors in the living room, dining room and main hall. On the second floor there are 3 bedrooms - each one with its own attached full bath with tub! Both the master bath and the central bedroom bath have been fully updated. All bedrooms and baths have new blinds and the carpet was replaced in 2015. The walk-up attic has a cedar closet and lots of storage space. The lower level has a finished rec room, a workshop area and plenty more storage. With a fresh coat of paint throughout, this lovely home is ready for its new owners!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mirela Taylor

SKOGMAN REALTY Listed on: 04/13/2017

SKOGMAN REALTY

Last Buyer's Agent

Judi Mccoy

IOWA REALTY CORRIDOR

IOWA REALTY CORRIDOR

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,158

Year Built

  • 1940

Lot Details

  • 10,193 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 60 x 170
  • Fenced

Home Design

  • Frame Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Recreation Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • On-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Storage Shed

Utilities

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,158

Year Built

1940

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Style: 2 Stories, Over 2 Stories
  • Acres: 0.2340
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2413
  • Bathroom Off Master Bedroom: Yes
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.20
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • City Name: Cedar Rapids
  • Dining Features: Eat-In Kitchen, Formal Dining
  • Gross Tax: 5158
  • List User Cell Phone: 319-310-4422
  • Low Lvl Fin Sq Ft: 471
  • Miscellaneous: Cable Ready, Fencing, Patio, Storage Shed
  • Net Tax: 5158
  • Property Sub Types: Single Family
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Ratio Close Price By List Price: 0.96559
  • Ratio Close Price By Original Li: 0.92085
  • Ratio Current Price By Sq Ft: 98.84
  • Total Sq Ft: 2884
  • Taxable Value Tv: 261700.00
  • Water Sewer Roads: City Sewer, City Water
  • Zoning: Res
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1940

Interior Features

  • Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Garage Door Opener, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Water Heater – Gas
  • Additional Room: 4 Seasons, Den/Study, Rec Room
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Bedrooms Level 2: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Built In, Wood Burning, Living Room
  • Level 2 Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Level 1 Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Master Bedroom Level: Level 2

Exterior Features

  • Construction Methods: Frame
  • Exterior: Wood

Garage/Parking

  • Garage/Parking: 2 Cars, On Street Parking
  • Garage Size: 360

Utilities

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

Schools

  • Elementary School: Arthur
  • Middle School: Franklin
  • High School: Washington

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 60 X 170

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 13, 2017
Closed on
Aug 18, 2017
Sold by
Cook Nathan R and Cook Florence O
Bought by
Greco Lance D and Greco Liesa L
Seller's Agent
Mirela Taylor
SKOGMAN REALTY
Buyer's Agent
Judi Mccoy
IOWA REALTY CORRIDOR
List Price
$259,000
Sold Price
$238,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,500
-7.92%
Current Estimated Value
$344,442

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$105,942
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.67%
Original Mortgage
$226,575
Interest Rate
3.92%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 5, 2015
Closed on
Aug 31, 2015
Sold by
Chadima David S and Chadima Lijun
Bought by
Cook Nathan R and Cook Florence O
Seller's Agent
Kelly Bemus
SKOGMAN REALTY
Buyer's Agent
Mirela Taylor
SKOGMAN REALTY
List Price
$260,000
Sold Price
$233,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$27,000
-10.38%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.19%
Original Mortgage
$206,246
Interest Rate
3.9%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 30, 1999
Sold by
Chadima Robert S and Chadima Charlotte W
Bought by
Chadima David S and Chadima Lijun Lin

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$130,000
Interest Rate
7.69%
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 -- None Available
Warranty Deed $233,000 None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer $199,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $50,000 Credit Line Revolving
Open $211,900 New Conventional
Closed $226,575 New Conventional
Previous Owner $206,246 VA
Previous Owner $50,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $130,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/25/2017 08/25/17 Sold $238,500 -3.4% $83 / Sq Ft
08/01/2017 08/01/17 Pending -- -- --
07/20/2017 07/20/17 Price Changed $247,000 -4.6% $86 / Sq Ft
04/13/2017 04/13/17 For Sale $259,000 +11.2% $90 / Sq Ft
09/02/2015 09/02/15 Sold $233,000 -10.4% $81 / Sq Ft
08/09/2015 08/09/15 Pending -- -- --
05/05/2015 05/05/15 For Sale $260,000 -- $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
2023 $6,110 $311,200 $48,600 $262,600
2022 $6,002 $289,700 $45,400 $244,300
2021 $6,464 $289,700 $45,400 $244,300
2020 $6,464 $293,000 $48,600 $244,400
2019 $5,640 $261,700 $48,600 $213,100
2018 $5,232 $261,700 $48,600 $213,100
2017 $5,158 $258,800 $48,600 $210,200
2016 $5,158 $242,700 $48,600 $194,100
2015 $5,145 $241,844 $48,600 $193,244
2014 $4,960 $237,849 $48,600 $189,249
2013 $4,768 $237,849 $48,600 $189,249
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Cedar Rapids Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 1703704

Cedar Rapids Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 14142-82009-00000