$380,000
SOLD MAR 21, 2025

26754 Elmtree Rd Council Bluffs, IA 51503

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,384 Sq Ft
1.29 Acres

Recently Sold

$275 Per Sq Ft

1% Above List Price

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • No HOA
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Underwood Middle School Rated A-
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • Views

About This Home

As of March 2025

Come check out all that country living has to offer including privacy with peaceful & quiet surroundings with incredible views in all directions. This home is move in ready with its remodeled kitchen that offers quartz countertops, large farm sink, & updated stainless steel appliances, its updated windows & permanent siding, new concrete front patio & sidewalks, new furnace in Feb of 2025, radon system installed, attached garage and many more features too numerous to mention. The detached 2 car garage is great for the hobby mechanic or would make a great woodworking shop. There is also the option of adding another garage door to make it a full 3 car if you have more toys to store. Don't let this one get away! Located in the Underwood School district but option to open enroll.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Byron Menke

Menke Auction & Realty License #B40399 Listed on: 02/07/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Leanne Haynes

United Country Gilworth Real Estate & Auction License #S71884000

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,120

Year Built

  • Built in 1949

Home Design

  • Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,384 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Property Views

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1.5 Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Parking

  • 4 Car Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • Outbuilding

Schools

  • Underwood Elementary And Middle School
  • Underwood High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Well
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Water Softener Leased
  • Septic System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,120

Year Built

Built in 1949

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Air Conditioner: Electric Central
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Full, Unfinished
  • Dining Facilities: Eat In Kitchen
  • Entry Level: Main Level
  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fans, Water Soft-Rent
  • Kitchen Features: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Solid Surface Cntr, Microwave, Electric Range
  • Laundry: Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Main Floor
  • Lower Tri Level: Other
  • Main Level: Baths, Other Bedrooms, Primary Bedroom, Kitchen, Living Room, Dining
  • Ramp Access: No
  • Second Level: None
  • Sq Ft Main Floor: 1384.00
  • Stories: 1.0
  • Total Basement Sq Ft: 896.00
  • Total Finished Sq Ft: 1384.00
  • Total Above Ground Finished Sq Ft: 1384.00

Beds/Baths

  • Bathrooms Above Grade: 1.5
  • Bathrooms Below Grade: None
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 3
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: None
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.50
  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Amenities: Covered Patio, Perm Siding, Out Buildings, Enclosed Porch
  • New Construction: N
  • Roof: Composition
  • Site Amenities: Gravel Road, Off Street Parking, View
  • Style: Ranch

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: 4
  • Garage Features: Electric, Garage Door Opener, Perm Siding
  • Garage Type: Attached & Detached

Utilities

  • Heating: Gas Forced Air, Propane
  • Hot Water Heater: Gas
  • Services: Electrical, Well, Septic, School Bus, Propane-Own

Association/Amenities

  • Association Fee: N

Schools

  • School District: Underwood
  • Elementary School: Underwood
  • Middle School: Underwood
  • High School: Underwood
  • Elementary School: Underwood
  • High School: Underwood
  • Jr High: Underwood
  • School District: Underwood

Lot Info

  • Flood Insurance: Not Required
  • Lot Size: 1.29 ac
  • Lot Size Range: Over 1 up to 3 Acres

Building Info

  • Construction: Frame
  • Year Built: 1949

Tax Info

  • Current REIDS Year Paid: N/A
  • Gross Taxes: 3119.85
  • Net Taxes: 3120
  • Tax Year: 2023

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 19, 2017
Closed on
Nov 2, 2017
Sold by
Farrington Farrington P and Farrington John P
Bought by
Messinger Jennifer
Seller's Agent
Lynn Leaders
Heartland Properties
Buyer's Agent
Amy Brodersen
Century 21 Century Real Estate
List Price
$175,000
Sold Price
$185,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,000
5.71%
Total Days on Market
6
Current Estimated Value
$386,645

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$201,645
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.95%
Original Mortgage
$175,750
Interest Rate
3.91%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 22, 2007
Sold by
Farrington James P and Jo Anne Farrington P
Bought by
Farrington James P and Jo Anne Farrington P
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 $185,000 Clear Title & Abstract Llc
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $175,750 New Conventional
Previous Owner $66,084 Unknown
Previous Owner $50,000 Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/21/2025 03/21/25 Sold $380,000 +1.3% $275 / Sq Ft
02/13/2025 02/13/25 Pending -- -- --
02/07/2025 02/07/25 For Sale $375,000 +102.7% $271 / Sq Ft
11/02/2017 11/02/17 Sold $185,000 +5.7% $134 / Sq Ft
10/08/2017 10/08/17 Pending -- -- --
09/19/2017 09/19/17 For Sale $175,000 -- $126 / Sq Ft
Source: Southwest Iowa 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 $3,120 $244,300 $61,800 $182,500
2023 $3,120 $244,300 $61,800 $182,500
2022 $2,702 $179,700 $55,300 $124,400
2021 $4,119 $179,700 $55,300 $124,400
2020 $2,808 $179,700 $55,300 $124,400
2019 $2,908 $179,700 $55,300 $124,400
2018 $2,284 $179,700 $55,300 $124,400
2017 $2,350 $155,131 $41,811 $113,320
2015 $2,270 $155,131 $41,811 $113,320
2014 $2,258 $155,131 $41,811 $113,320
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Southwest Iowa Association of Realtors®

MLS Number: 25-209

Southwest Iowa Association of Realtors®

APN: 7542-21-400-005