$165,000
SOLD AUG 4, 2025

306 W Orange St West Branch, IA 52358

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,998 Sq Ft
7,405 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$83 Per Sq Ft

6% Below List Price

30 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Separate Formal Living Room
  • Country Kitchen
  • Ranch Style House
  • The community has rules related to allowing live work
  • Community Playground

About This Home

As of August 2025

The current owners have lived in this house since 1973 and it is ready for someone new to call it home. Three bedrooms, full bath, living room and an eat-in kitchen make up the main level. There is carpet throughout the main living room, hallway & in the bedrooms, covering original hardwood floors, see inside hallway closet. The lower level has a nice laundry area, functional space and lots of storage. There is definitely potential for this basement space, which includes a full bath. One car attached garage, along with a great backyard. Within walking distance to the elementary school. Close to the daycare, Cubby Park and on West Branch’s small town parade route! All appliances refrigerator, stove, DW, W/D and water softener to be sold with the home but are not warranted. Lower level sf is from the assessor site. Buyers may have the home inspected if they choose, the Seller however will not participate in any remedy requests.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kathy Knoop

Edge Realty Group Listed on: 06/25/2025

Edge Realty Group

Last Buyer's Agent

Kathy Knoop

Edge Realty Group Listed on: 06/25/2025

Edge Realty Group

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,722

Year Built

  • Built in 1958

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 73x100x75x100
  • Level Lot
  • Garden

Parking

  • 1 Parking Space

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Frame Construction

Interior Spaces

  • Ceiling Fan
  • Separate Formal Living Room
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Country Kitchen
  • Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump
  • Block Basement Construction
  • Laundry in Basement

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • Internet Available

Additional Features

  • Shed
  • Property is near schools

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 050013064760040

Community Details

Overview

  • Witters Addition Subdivision
  • The community has rules related to allowing live work

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Community Playground
  • Park

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,722

Year Built

Built in 1958

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: SINGLE FAMILY/ACREAGE
  • Total Sq Ft: 1998
  • Homebuilder: Unknown
  • Owner Name L F Mi: Joan Gibson
  • Ownership Type: Single Family
  • Photo Code: Complete
  • Remarks: Inspections may be done for the buyers information only, please do not share inspection reports or remedy requests with the Seller.
  • Year Built: 1958
  • Tax Year Report: 2024
  • Subdivision: Witters Addition
  • Directions: Main Street to N on Oliphant, left on Orange St.OR Herbert Hoover Hwy to N on Scott, right on Orange St.
  • Aging In Place Form: No
  • Amenities: Golf Course, Park, Playground, Close to School, Live/Work
  • Basement Remarks: Block, Sump Pump, Full, Unfinished
  • Fireplace Type Location: None
  • Interior R: Other
  • Kitchen Breakfast R: Country Kitchen, Kit/Dining Rm Comb
  • Lot Description R: Less than .5 Acre, Level
  • Possession R: Immediate
  • Possible Finance R: Cash, Conventional
  • Stories Style R: Ranch
  • Remarks2: The current owners have lived in this house since 1973 and it is ready for someone new to call it home. Three bedrooms, full bath, living room and an eat-in kitchen make up the main level. There is carpet throughout the main living room, hallway & in the bedrooms, covering original hardwood floors, see inside hallway closet. The lower level has a nice laundry area, functional space and lots of storage. There is definitely potential for this basement space, which includes a full bath. One car attached garage, along with a great backyard. Within walking distance to the elementary school. Close to the daycare, Cubby Park and on West Branch’s small town parade route! All appliances refrigerator, stove, DW, W/D and water softener to be sold with the home but are not warranted. Lower level sf is from the assessor site. Buyers may have the home inspected if they choose, the Seller however will not participate in any remedy requests.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
  • Number Bedrooms Main: 3
  • Sq Ft Above: 1073
  • Total Full Baths: 2
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Lower Level Finished Sq Ft: 925
  • Laundry Location: Basement
  • Mstr Br Level: Main
  • Number of Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • 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: City Sewer, City Water, Water Softener (Owned)
  • Heating Cooling: Ceiling Fans, Gas, Central, Forced Air

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Fees Include: None

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
  • Geo Subdivision: IA
  • Lot Dimensions: 73x100x75x100
  • Zoning: Residential

Tax Info

  • Gross Tax County City: 2704
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 050013064760040

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 25, 2025
Closed on
Jul 28, 2025
Sold by
Gibson Joan K
Bought by
Griffith Michael A and Griffith Cathy J
Seller's Agent
Kathy Knoop
Edge Realty Group
Buyer's Agent
Kathy Knoop
Edge Realty Group
List Price
$175,000
Sold Price
$165,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-5.71%
Views
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
15.73%
Original Mortgage
$95,000
Outstanding Balance
$94,917
Interest Rate
6.67%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$74,231
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $165,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $165,000 None Listed On Document
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $95,000 New Conventional
Closed $95,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/04/2025 08/04/25 Sold $165,000 -5.7% $83 / Sq Ft
07/25/2025 07/25/25 Pending -- -- --
06/25/2025 06/25/25 For Sale $175,000 -- $88 / 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 $2,722 $184,110 $22,690 $161,420
2023 $2,704 $178,520 $22,690 $155,830
2022 $2,620 $144,460 $21,070 $123,390
2021 $2,684 $144,460 $21,070 $123,390
2020 $2,596 $141,220 $17,830 $123,390
2019 $2,442 $142,420 $0 $0
2018 $2,388 $142,420 $0 $0
2017 $2,314 $130,040 $0 $0
2016 $2,300 $130,040 $0 $0
2015 $2,290 $129,000 $0 $0
2014 $2,194 $129,000 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Iowa City Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 202504190

Iowa City Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 0500-13-06-476-004-0