$165,000
SOLD SEP 15, 2014

311 N Downey St West Branch, IA 52358

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
2,099 Sq Ft
0.5 Acres

Recently Sold

$79 Per Sq Ft

34 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Bonus Room
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • 4-minute walk to Herbert Hoover National Historic Site

About This Home

As of August 2022

Immaculately updated treasure in the heart of historic West Branch across from library! .5 acre lot with lovely trees, gardens. Improvements have added to the original character while adding modern elements to ensure enjoyment. Highlights: kitchen w/ vaulted ceilings ,skylights, studio or in home business w/ exterior access, original wood & parquet floors, master bedroom on main level or 2nd level, over sized garage/shop, efficient heating & cooling options inc. 3 stoves, tankless water heater. MUST SEE!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Gloria Escarza

Edge Realty Group Listed on: 07/30/2014

Edge Realty Group

Last Buyer's Agent

Helen Fawcett

Cornerstone Real Estate Consultants

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,646

Year Built

  • Built in 1914

Lot Details

  • 0.5 Acre Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Garden

Parking

  • 1 Parking Space

Home Design

  • Frame Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Breakfast Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Library
  • Bonus Room
  • Oven or Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 1 Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Upstairs

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Partial Basement
  • Block Basement Construction
  • Laundry in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Shed

Location

  • Property is near shops

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Internet Available

Community Details

  • West Branch Subdivision
  • The community has rules related to allowing live work

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 8050013053510090

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,646

Year Built

Built in 1914

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: SINGLE FAMILY/ACREAGE
  • Total Sq Ft: 2099
  • Homebuilder: UK
  • Owner Name L F Mi: Michele England, David Boland
  • Ownership Type: Single Family
  • Photo Code: Broker Loaded
  • Remarks: Seller Disclosure and List of Improvements attached. Stone sculptures, Japanese pagodas in yard are reserved. Slight floor offsets between some rooms.
  • Year Built: 1914
  • Tax Year Report: 2013
  • Subdivision: West Branch
  • Directions: Herbert Hoover Highway, North on Downey St. From Main St West Branch , North on Downey (3 blocks on right)
  • L O1 Dues Paid: y
  • S O1 Dues Paid: y
  • Amenities: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Close to Shopping, Live/Work
  • Basement Remarks: Block, Finished, Partial, Walkout
  • Fireplace Type Location: In Living Room, In Primary Bedroom, Other, Gas, Wood Burning Stove
  • Interior R: Skylight, Vaulted Ceiling, Other
  • Kitchen Breakfast R: Breakfast Room
  • Lot Description R: .5-1 Acre, Level
  • Possession R: Negotiable, At Closing
  • Possible Finance R: Cash, Conventional
  • Stories Style R: 2 Story
  • Remarks2: Immaculately updated treasure in the heart of historic West Branch across from library! .5 acre lot with lovely trees, gardens. Improvements have added to the original character while adding modern elements to ensure enjoyment. Highlights: kitchen w/ vaulted ceilings ,skylights, studio or in home business w/ exterior access, original wood & parquet floors, master bedroom on main level or 2nd level, over sized garage/shop, efficient heating & cooling options inc. 3 stoves, tankless water heater. MUST SEE!
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
  • Number Bedrooms Upper: 2
  • Number Bedrooms Main: 1
  • Sq Ft Above: 1895
  • Total Full Baths: 1
  • Total Half Baths: 1
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Lower Level Finished Sq Ft: 204
  • Laundry Location: Laundry Room, Basement
  • Mstr Br Level: Upper
  • Mstr Br Width: 13
  • Number of Fireplaces: 3
  • Number of Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Frame
  • ExteriorFeatures: Garden Area, Patio, Shed

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Spaces: 1 Car

Utilities

  • Internet: Yes
  • Water Sewer: City Sewer, City Water, Sewer Connected
  • Heating Cooling: Ceiling Fans, Other Cooling, Electric, Gas, Central, Forced Air

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: 0.5
  • Geo Subdivision: IA
  • Lot Dimensions: 153 by 145
  • Zoning: residential

Tax Info

  • Gross Tax County City: 2576
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 8050013053510090

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 4, 2022
Closed on
Aug 26, 2022
Sold by
Becker Samuel S and Becker Jenny K
Bought by
Jahnke Tamara S
Seller's Agent
Emilie Walsh
Keller Williams Legacy Group
Buyer's Agent
Jenna Poch
Urban Acres Real Estate
List Price
$235,000
Sold Price
$230,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-2.13%
Views
46
Current Estimated Value
$260,389

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$30,389
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.37%
Original Mortgage
$207,000
Outstanding Balance
$199,484
Interest Rate
5.51%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$60,905

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 30, 2014
Closed on
Sep 15, 2014
Sold by
Boland David R and England Michele R
Bought by
Becker Samuel S and Becker Jenny K
Seller's Agent
Gloria Escarza
Edge Realty Group
Buyer's Agent
Helen Fawcett
Cornerstone Real Estate Consultants
List Price
$165,000
Sold Price
$165,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.27%
Original Mortgage
$168,367
Interest Rate
4.11%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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 $230,000 --
Warranty Deed $165,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $207,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $198,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $150,084 New Conventional
Previous Owner $168,367 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/26/2022 08/26/22 Sold $230,000 -2.1% $113 / Sq Ft
06/04/2022 06/04/22 For Sale $235,000 +42.4% $116 / Sq Ft
09/15/2014 09/15/14 Sold $165,000 0.0% $79 / Sq Ft
09/02/2014 09/02/14 Pending -- -- --
07/30/2014 07/30/14 For Sale $165,000 -- $79 / 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 $3,646 $222,700 $45,970 $176,730
2023 $3,646 $217,200 $45,970 $171,230
2022 $3,258 $177,410 $42,690 $134,720
2021 $3,284 $177,410 $42,690 $134,720
2020 $3,176 $170,840 $36,120 $134,720
2019 $2,624 $152,360 $0 $0
2018 $2,564 $152,360 $0 $0
2017 $2,564 $160,900 $0 $0
2016 $2,886 $160,900 $0 $0
2015 $2,688 $149,940 $0 $0
2014 $2,688 $149,940 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Iowa City Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 20144116

Iowa City Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 0500-13-05-351-009-0