NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2860 Balke St Dubuque, IA 52001

Estimated Value: $233,000 - $246,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,698 Sq Ft
$140/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 26, 2023

Last sale price $205,000 $121 Per Sq Ft

Est. 16% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,505/month

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 1-Story Property
  • Fenced
  • 2-minute walk to Burden Park
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of May 2023

MOVE RIGHT IN! This 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom, 2 car garage home is situated on a spacious corner lot with a partially fenced yard. The homes has an updated kitchen with island, all appliances remain, spacious dining area, beautiful master suite with XL walk-in closet and master bathroom, large lower level family room with half bathroom and a walkout lower level. MUST SEE!!! 3rd bedroom is currently being used as main floor laundry but can be moved back to lower level.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ashley Erschen

Remax Advantage License #IL Listed on: 04/21/2023

Remax Advantage

Last Buyer's Agent

Tom Sitzmann

Realty Pros LTD. License #IL

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,525

Year Built

  • Built in 1948

Lot Details

  • 5,227 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50x100
  • Fenced

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Block Foundation
  • Poured Concrete
  • Composition Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Window Treatments
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on lower level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Gas Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1013128001

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,525

Year Built

Built in 1948

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Class: Residential
  • Style2: 1 Story
  • Type: Single Family - Detached
  • Year Built: 1948
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Range/Oven, Dishwasher, Microwave, Washer, Dryer
  • Main Floor Bedrooms: 3
  • Bedroom 1: Size: 20X13, On Level: 1
  • Bedroom 2: Size: 13X13, On Level: 1
  • Bedroom 3: Size: 11x8, On Level: 1
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: .5
  • Bathrooms Main: 2
  • Primary Bathroom: Yes
  • Estimated Total Above Ground Sq Ft: 1248
  • Estimated Finished Sq Ft: 1698
  • Estimated Lower Sq Ft: 450
  • Estimated Main Sq Ft: 1248
  • Basement: Full
  • Kitchen: Size: 23x10, On Level: 1
  • Living Room: Size: 12x11, On Level: 1
  • Number Of Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Number of Bathrooms Areas: 3
  • Window Treatments Stay: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Walkout, Fence
  • Foundation: Block, Pour/Concrete
  • Roof: Asp/Composite Shngl
  • Siding: Vinyl
  • Siding Color: Tan

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Capacity: 2
  • Garage Feature: Electricity

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Fuel Type: Gas
  • Heat Type: Forced Air
  • Laundry: Lower, Main Floor
  • Sewer: Public
  • Water: Public

Schools

  • Elementary School: Audubon
  • Middle School: Jefferson Jr High
  • High School: S. Hempstead

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 50x100
  • Number Of Acres: 0.12
  • Parcel Id Number: 1013128001
  • Zoning: R

Tax Info

  • Gross Taxes: 2525.06

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 28, 2025
Sold by
Gukelsen Michael S and Gukelsen Kathy S
Bought by
Gansemer John and Gansemer Judith
Current Estimated Value
$238,331

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$214,000
Outstanding Balance
$213,818
Interest Rate
6.81%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$24,513

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 21, 2023
Closed on
May 26, 2023
Sold by
Yonda Nicholas S and Allison Taylor
Bought by
Gukeisen Michael S and Gukeisen Kathy S
Seller's Agent
Ashley Erschen
Remax Advantage
Buyer's Agent
Tom Sitzmann
Realty Pros LTD.
List Price
$179,900
Sold Price
$205,000
Premium/Discount to List
$25,100
13.95%
Views
92

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.56%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 26, 2016
Closed on
Oct 3, 2016
Sold by
Brooks Robert G
Bought by
Yonda Nicholas S
Seller's Agent
Ashley Cosselman
American Realty of Dubuque, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Ashley Erschen
Remax Advantage
List Price
$134,900
Sold Price
$136,600
Premium/Discount to List
$1,700
1.26%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.29%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 24, 2014
Closed on
Aug 18, 2014
Sold by
Rucker Nathan S and Rucker Tara J
Bought by
Brooks Robert G and Brooks Eunice M
Seller's Agent
Callie Brown
Ruhl & Ruhl Realtors
Buyer's Agent
Ashley Cosselman
American Realty of Dubuque, Inc.
List Price
$127,900
Sold Price
$127,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$900
-0.7%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.48%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 29, 2010
Sold by
Herber John A and Herber Valerie L
Bought by
Rucker Nathan S and Bolson Tara J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$127,594
Interest Rate
5.02%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 21, 2009
Sold by
Ansel Kendall M
Bought by
Herber John A and Herber Valerie L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$93,750
Interest Rate
4.9%
Mortgage Type
Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 3, 2006
Sold by
Ehlers Harold and Ehlers Rosaire
Bought by
Ansel Kendall M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$55,900
Interest Rate
6.99%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Gansemer John $240,000 None Listed On Document
Gukeisen Michael S $205,000 None Listed On Document
Yonda Nicholas S -- Attorney
Brooks Robert G -- Attorney
Brooks Robert G $127,000 None Available
Rucker Nathan S $132,000 None Available
Herber John A $80,000 None Available
Ansel Kendall M $70,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Gansemer John $214,000
Previous Owner Rucker Nathan S $127,594
Previous Owner Herber John A $93,750
Previous Owner Ansel Kendall M $55,900
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
05/26/2023 05/26/23 Sold $205,000 +14.0% $121 / Sq Ft
04/23/2023 04/23/23 Pending -- -- --
04/21/2023 04/21/23 For Sale $179,900 +31.7% $106 / Sq Ft
10/03/2016 10/03/16 Sold $136,600 +1.3% $80 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
08/28/2016 08/28/16 Pending -- -- --
08/26/2016 08/26/16 For Sale $134,900 +6.2% $79 / Sq Ft
08/18/2014 08/18/14 Sold $127,000 -0.7% $75 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
06/30/2014 06/30/14 Pending -- -- --
06/24/2014 06/24/14 For Sale $127,900 -- $75 / Sq Ft
Source: East Central 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 $2,840 $197,500 $20,000 $177,500
2023 $2,582 $185,000 $20,000 $165,000
2022 $2,376 $152,680 $15,000 $137,680
2021 $2,376 $152,680 $15,000 $137,680
2020 $2,272 $136,590 $15,000 $121,590
2019 $2,270 $136,590 $15,000 $121,590
2018 $2,230 $130,570 $14,000 $116,570
2017 $2,162 $130,570 $14,000 $116,570
2016 $2,162 $123,770 $14,000 $109,770
2015 $2,114 $123,770 $14,000 $109,770
2014 $2,118 $123,770 $14,000 $109,770
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: East Central Iowa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 146981

East Central Iowa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 10-13-138-001