$159,900
SOLD AUG 28, 2025

301 Cedar St West Branch, IA 52358

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,197 Sq Ft
0.39 Acres

Recently Sold

$134 Per Sq Ft

30 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Corner Lot
  • Country Kitchen
  • Separate Formal Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Laundry Room

About This Home

As of August 2025

2 story home on large corner lot in the small quaint town of Downey. Great location, with easy access to West Branch, Iowa City & West Liberty! 1 car garage added in 2023. 10x16 metal sided garden shed built in 2024. Septic 2020, Roof/gutters 2023, Water softener/RO system in 2018. Deep freeze in LL stays. Spacious corner lot filled with pear, peach and apple trees, rhubarb, grape vines, cherry bushes, raspberries, elderberries, and blackberries! Shared well with neighboring homes $125 per year.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Marisa Stout

Iowa Realty Listed on: 07/16/2025

Iowa Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Nonmember NONMEMBER

NONMEMBER

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,412

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 0.39 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 120x140
  • Corner Lot
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned R-2

HOA Fees

  • $10 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Parking Space

Home Design

  • Frame Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,197 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Separate Formal Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Partial Basement

Kitchen

  • Country Kitchen
  • Oven or Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 1 Primary Bedroom on Main
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level

Outdoor Features

  • Shed

Schools

  • West Branch Elementary And Middle School
  • West Branch High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Community Well
  • Water Heater
  • Private or Community Septic Tank
  • Internet Available

Community Details

  • Association fees include water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 031013304820050

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,412

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$10 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: SINGLE FAMILY/ACREAGE
  • Total Sq Ft: 1197
  • Homebuilder: unknown
  • Owner Name L F Mi: Richards, Austin & Rachel
  • Ownership Type: Single Family
  • Photo Code: Broker Loaded
  • Remarks: Washer, dryer and chicken coop are reserved. Septic sized for 4 BR. Sale is subject to specific purchase; property has been identified.
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Tax Year Report: 2023
  • Subdivision: unknown
  • Directions: I80 to WB exit. South on Baker Ave. to Cedar St in Downey.
  • Aging In Place Form: No
  • L O1 Dues Paid: y
  • Amenities: Other
  • Basement Remarks: Partial
  • Fireplace Type Location: None
  • Interior R: Other
  • Kitchen Breakfast R: Country Kitchen
  • Lot Description R: Less than .5 Acre, Corner
  • Possession R: Negotiable
  • Possible Finance R: Cash, Conventional
  • Stories Style R: 2 Story
  • Remarks2: 2 story home on large corner lot in the small quaint town of Downey. Great location, with easy access to West Branch, Iowa City & West Liberty! 1 car garage added in 2023. 10x16 metal sided garden shed built in 2024. Septic 2020, Roof/gutters 2023, Water softener/RO system in 2018. Deep freeze in LL stays. Spacious corner lot filled with pear, peach and apple trees, rhubarb, grape vines, cherry bushes, raspberries, elderberries, and blackberries! Shared well with neighboring homes $125 per year.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range/Oven, Refrigerator
  • Number Bedrooms Upper: 2
  • Number Bedrooms Main: 1
  • Sq Ft Above: 1197
  • Total Full Baths: 1
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Laundry Location: Laundry Room, 1st Floor, Main
  • Mstr Br Level: Main
  • Number of Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Frame
  • ExteriorFeatures: Garden Area, Shed

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Spaces: 1 Car

Utilities

  • Internet: Yes
  • Water Sewer: Community Well, Private Septic, Water Heater
  • Heating Cooling: Gas, Central, Forced Air

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 125
  • Fees Include: Water

Schools

  • Elementary School: West Branch
  • Middle School: West Branch
  • High School: West Branch
  • High School: West Branch
  • Jr Middle School: West Branch
  • Elementary School: West Branch

Lot Info

  • Acreage: 0.39
  • Geo Subdivision: IA
  • Lot Dimensions: 120x140
  • Zoning: R-2

Tax Info

  • Gross Tax County City: 1487.91
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 031013304820050

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 16, 2025
Closed on
Aug 27, 2025
Sold by
Richards Austin and Richards Rachel
Bought by
Clark Gary Lyle and Chance Emily J
Seller's Agent
Marisa Stout
Iowa Realty
Buyer's Agent
Nonmember NONMEMBER
NONMEMBER
List Price
$159,900
Sold Price
$159,900
Views
31

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-12.50%
Original Mortgage
$155,103
Outstanding Balance
$155,103
Interest Rate
6.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$2,676

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 20, 2015
Closed on
Jul 1, 2015
Sold by
Kruse Joan C
Bought by
Richards Austin and Richards Rachel
Seller's Agent
Marisa Stout
Iowa Realty
Buyer's Agent
Kathy Knoop
Edge Realty Group
List Price
$89,900
Sold Price
$85,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,000
-4.45%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.31%
Original Mortgage
$12,885
Interest Rate
4.05%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 5, 2014
Sold by
Forest Mark K and Forest Lisa K
Bought by
Lehmkuhl Jane D

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 26, 2014
Sold by
Shulista Kurt M and Shulista Amy M
Bought by
Hargrave Phillip D

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 9, 2010
Sold by
Iowa City Lodge No 1096 Order Of Moose I
Bought by
Hargrave Co

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 28, 2009
Sold by
Helmold Jeffrey A and Helmold Jodi L
Bought by
Hargrave Phillip and Burmeister Thomas

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 15, 2006
Sold by
Goemaat John W and Goemaat Jean A
Bought by
Hargrave Phillip D and Burmeister Tom

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 2, 1998
Sold by
Hargrave Phillip D and Lehmkuhl Jane H
Bought by
Gilkison Kyra Hargrave and Hargrave Klein Tanya
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $160,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $160,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $86,000 None Available
Sheriffs Deed $125,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $26,000 None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Sheriffs Deed $1,281,750 None Available
Warranty Deed $23,000 None Available
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $155,103 New Conventional
Closed $155,103 New Conventional
Previous Owner $73,015 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
08/28/2025 08/28/25 Sold $159,900 0.0% $134 / Sq Ft
07/16/2025 07/16/25 For Sale $159,900 +86.1% $134 / Sq Ft
07/09/2015 07/09/15 Sold $85,900 -4.4% $72 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
06/19/2015 06/19/15 Pending -- -- --
05/20/2015 05/20/15 For Sale $89,900 -- $75 / Sq Ft
Source: Iowa City 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 $1,412 $122,910 $30,530 $92,380
2023 $1,360 $121,180 $30,530 $90,650
2022 $1,358 $106,670 $27,000 $79,670
2021 $1,292 $106,670 $27,000 $79,670
2020 $1,254 $94,820 $24,000 $70,820
2019 $778 $68,220 $24,000 $70,820
2018 $760 $68,220 $0 $0
2017 $760 $68,280 $0 $0
2016 $762 $62,680 $0 $0
2015 $770 $62,680 $0 $0
2014 $770 $62,680 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Marisa Stout

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Marisa Stout

    Iowa Realty

    (319) 631-1298

    107 Total Sales

    Marisa Stout
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    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Nonmember NONMEMBER

    NONMEMBER

  • Kathy Knoop

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Kathy Knoop

    Edge Realty Group

    (319) 325-3294

    69 Total Sales

    Kathy Knoop
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Map

Source: Iowa City Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 202504675

Iowa City Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 0310-13-30-482-005-0

Iowa Cedar County West Branch 52358

301 Cedar St, West Branch, IA

This home is located at 301 Cedar St, West Branch, IA 52358 and is currently priced at $159,900, approximately $133 per square foot. This property was built in 1900. 301 Cedar St is a home located in Cedar County with nearby schools including Hoover Elementary School, West Branch Middle School, and West Branch High School.

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