$100,000
SOLD OCT 22, 2025

423 Water St West Branch, IA 52358

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,456 Sq Ft
0.34 Acres

Recently Sold

$69 Per Sq Ft

38% Below List Price

175 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Separate Formal Living Room
  • Porch
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Separate Outdoor Workshop
  • Garden
  • 5-minute walk to Memorial Park

About This Home

As of October 2025

Welcome home to this incredible opportunity to buy affordably and make this 3 br 2 bath home your own! The big stuff has already been done for you! Maintenance free metal Roof, newer furnace, water heater and some windows! The attic pull-down stairs offers a load of surprise with usable, finished square feet! Tucked in on Water Street on a double lot. Large detached garage and several outbuildings (one with 220 amp service) have endless possibilities! Just blocks from historic downtown West Branch, this property is being sold as-is. Don't miss this incredible opportunity!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Emilie Walsh

Keller Williams Legacy Group Listed on: 03/11/2025

Keller Williams Legacy Group

Co-Listed By

Jami Wolf

Keller Williams Legacy Group

Last Buyer's Agent

Nonmember NONMEMBER

NONMEMBER

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,822

Year Built

  • Built in 1904

Lot Details

  • 0.34 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 173x86
  • Level Lot
  • Garden

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces

Home Design

  • Frame Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,456 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Family Room Downstairs
  • Separate Formal Living Room
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Oven or Range
  • Laundry on main level

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Upstairs

Attic

  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic
  • Expansion Attic

Outdoor Features

  • Separate Outdoor Workshop
  • Outbuilding
  • Porch

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Heating System Mounted To A Wall or Window
  • Internet Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 008050013081260110

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,822

Year Built

Built in 1904

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: SINGLE FAMILY/ACREAGE
  • Total Sq Ft: 1456
  • Homebuilder: Unknown
  • Owner Name L F Mi: Rood
  • Ownership Type: Single Family
  • Photo Code: Broker Loaded
  • Remarks: Property is being sold as-is. Attic space is finished and only accessible via pull-down attic stairs. Second level bath has water lines have been disconnected (seller only used main floor in the last several years for accessibility reasons) and this will need reconnection by future owner. Outside of special flood hazard areas, FEMA map in associated docs.
  • Year Built: 1904
  • Subdivision: Unknown
  • Directions: East main street, south on water street all the way around.
  • L O1 Dues Paid: y
  • L O2 Dues Paid: y
  • Amenities: Street Lights
  • Basement Remarks: None
  • Fireplace Type Location: None
  • Interior R: Attic Expandable, Pull Down Attic Stairs
  • Kitchen Breakfast R: Kit/Dining Rm Comb
  • Lot Description R: Less than .5 Acre, Level
  • Possession R: Immediate, Negotiable, At Closing
  • Possible Finance R: Cash, Conventional
  • Stories Style R: 2 Story
  • Remarks2: Welcome home to this incredible opportunity to buy affordably and make this 3 br 2 bath home your own! The big stuff has already been done for you! Maintenance free metal Roof, newer furnace, water heater and some windows! The attic pull-down stairs offers a load of surprise with usable, finished square feet! Tucked in on Water Street on a double lot. Large detached garage and several outbuildings (one with 220 amp service) have endless possibilities! Just blocks from historic downtown West Branch, this property is being sold as-is. Don't miss this incredible opportunity!
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range/Oven, Refrigerator
  • Number Bedrooms Upper: 3
  • Sq Ft Above: 1456
  • Total Full Baths: 2
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Laundry Location: 1st Floor
  • Mstr Br Level: Upper
  • Number of Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Frame
  • ExteriorFeatures: Garden Area, Outbuildings, Porch, Workshop

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Spaces: 2 Cars

Utilities

  • Internet: Yes
  • Water Sewer: City Sewer, City Water
  • Heating Cooling: Window/Wall Units, Gas, Forced Air

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Fees Include: None

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Acreage: 0.34
  • Geo Subdivision: IA
  • Lot Dimensions: 173x86
  • Zoning: Residential

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 008050013081260110

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 11, 2025
Closed on
Oct 10, 2025
Sold by
Rood Dorothie Jean
Bought by
Menken Hunter
Seller's Agent
Emilie Walsh
Keller Williams Legacy Group
Buyer's Agent
Nonmember NONMEMBER
NONMEMBER
List Price
$160,000
Sold Price
$100,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$60,000
-37.5%
Views
474

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
67802547.50%
Original Mortgage
$90,000
Outstanding Balance
$90,000
Interest Rate
7.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$59,602
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 $100,000 None Listed On Document
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $90,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/22/2025 10/22/25 Sold $100,000 -23.1% $69 / Sq Ft
04/15/2025 04/15/25 Price Changed $130,000 -7.1% $89 / Sq Ft
03/28/2025 03/28/25 Price Changed $140,000 -12.5% $96 / Sq Ft
03/28/2025 03/28/25 For Sale $160,000 +60.0% $110 / Sq Ft
03/26/2025 03/26/25 Off Market $100,000 -- --
03/11/2025 03/11/25 For Sale $160,000 -- $110 / 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 $1,822 $131,160 $23,010 $108,150
2023 $1,772 $123,070 $23,010 $100,060
2022 $1,714 $97,610 $18,400 $79,210
2021 $1,802 $97,610 $18,400 $79,210
2020 $1,742 $97,610 $18,400 $79,210
2019 $1,380 $84,140 $0 $0
2018 $1,308 $81,920 $0 $0
2017 $1,404 $82,300 $0 $0
2016 $1,396 $82,300 $0 $0
2015 $1,390 $81,690 $0 $0
2014 $1,390 $81,690 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Iowa City Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 202501625

Iowa City Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 0500-13-08-126-011-0