NOT LISTED FOR SALE

521 N 4th Ave Washington, IA 52353

Estimated Value: $145,000 - $169,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,252 Sq Ft
$122/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: December 5, 2025

Last sale price $150,000 $120 Per Sq Ft

Est. 2% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,023 / mo

89 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Corner Lot
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Separate Formal Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Patio

About This Home

As of December 2025

NEW IMPROVED PRICE! Adorable 2 story home steps away from school w/shuttle bus route to any school in the district! 3 BR, 1.5 Baths & 1 Car attached garage! Patio fun (table/chairs can stay)! Mature trees on corner lot! 2010: Metal roof! 2020: New exterior paint, garbage disposal, water heater & carpet upstairs. 2023: new Furnace! 2024: new Central Air! Cute & Cozy describes this home perfectly! Call today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Charla Howard

Home Girl Realty Listed on: 08/21/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Melissa Westphal

Home Girl Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 7,405 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 124x58
  • Corner Lot

Parking

  • 1 Parking Space

Home Design

  • Frame Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,252 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Separate Formal Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 1 Primary Bedroom on Main

Laundry

  • Laundry in Hall
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Sump Pump

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Shed

Location

  • Property is near schools

Schools

  • Washington Elementary And Middle School
  • Washington High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Water Heater
  • Internet Available

Community Details

  • Denny's Add Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1117183003

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

7,405 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Type: SINGLE FAMILY/ACREAGE
  • Total Sq Ft: 1252
  • Homebuilder: unknown
  • Owner Name L F Mi: Ruenger, Karla E
  • Ownership Type: Single Family
  • Photo Code: Broker Loaded
  • Remarks: 2 lawn mowers included (as is). KCTC Fiber Optic is available. Average utilities: $142 gas/elec. Bar stools in media only (not included). Please make EM ck to: HOMEgirl Realty LLC Trust, 204 S Iowa Ave, Washington IA 52353. ACH is available (see attached docs).
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Subdivision: Denny's add
  • Directions: Hwy 92 to Washington. North on 4th Ave.
  • Amenities: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Close to School
  • Basement Remarks: Sump Pump, Partial, Unfinished
  • Fireplace Type Location: None
  • Interior R: Other
  • Kitchen Breakfast R: Breakfast Bar
  • Lot Description R: Corner
  • Possession R: At Closing
  • Possible Finance R: Cash, Conventional
  • Stories Style R: 2 Story
  • Remarks2: NEW IMPROVED PRICE! Adorable 2 story home steps away from school w/shuttle bus route to any school in the district! 3 BR, 1.5 Baths & 1 Car attached garage! Patio fun (table/chairs can stay)! Mature trees on corner lot! 2010: Metal roof! 2020: New exterior paint, garbage disposal, water heater & carpet upstairs. 2023: new Furnace! 2024: new Central Air! Cute & Cozy describes this home perfectly! Call today!
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
  • Number Bedrooms Upper: 2
  • Number Bedrooms Main: 1
  • Sq Ft Above: 1252
  • Total Full Baths: 1
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Laundry Location: Hall
  • Mstr Br Level: Main
  • Number of Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Frame
  • ExteriorFeatures: Patio, Shed

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Spaces: 1 Car

Utilities

  • Internet: Yes
  • Water Sewer: City Sewer, City Water, Water Heater
  • Heating Cooling: Central, Forced Air

Schools

  • High School: Washington
  • Jr Middle School: Washington
  • Elementary School: Washington

Lot Info

  • Acreage: 0.17
  • Geo Subdivision: IA
  • Lot Dimensions: 124x58
  • Zoning: residential

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1117183003

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 21, 2025
Closed on
Dec 2, 2025
Sold by
Ruenger Karla E
Bought by
Torres-Potter Elizabeth and Potter Russell
Seller's Agent
Charla Howard
Home Girl Realty
Buyer's Agent
Melissa Westphal
Home Girl Realty
List Price
$159,000
Sold Price
$150,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,000
-5.66%
Views
121
Current Estimated Value
$152,540

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$2,540
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.72%
Original Mortgage
$4,000
Outstanding Balance
$2,412
Interest Rate
6.22%
Estimated Equity
$150,128

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 26, 2022
Closed on
Aug 25, 2022
Sold by
Dayton Schluetter
Bought by
Ruenger Karla E
Seller's Agent
Melissa Westphal
Home Girl Realty
Buyer's Agent
Charla Howard
Home Girl Realty
List Price
$129,900
Sold Price
$140,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,100
7.78%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.13%
Original Mortgage
$141,414
Interest Rate
5.51%
Mortgage Type
Balloon

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 13, 2020
Closed on
Jul 20, 2020
Sold by
Wagner Kyanne
Bought by
Schluetter Dayton
Seller's Agent
Charla Howard
Home Girl Realty
Buyer's Agent
Melissa Westphal
Home Girl Realty
List Price
$110,000
Sold Price
$112,500
Premium/Discount to List
$2,500
2.27%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.03%
Original Mortgage
$11,250
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 11, 2008
Sold by
Federal Nationl Mortgage Assn
Bought by
Wagner Kyann

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$38,700
Interest Rate
5.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 2, 2006
Sold by
Bell Peter A and Bell Carol J
Bought by
Sines Todd A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$69,000
Interest Rate
6.83%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Torres-Potter Elizabeth $150,000 None Listed On Document
Ruenger Karla E $140,000 --
Schluetter Dayton $112,500 None Available
Wagner Kyann -- --
Sines Todd A $69,050 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Torres-Potter Elizabeth $4,000
Open Torres-Potter Elizabeth $144,975
Previous Owner Ruenger Karla E $141,414
Previous Owner Schluetter Dayton $11,250
Previous Owner Schluetter Dayton $101,250
Previous Owner Wagner Kyann $38,700
Previous Owner Sines Todd A $69,000
Closed Ruenger Karla E $1,414
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
12/05/2025 12/05/25 Sold $150,000 -2.6% $120 / Sq Ft
11/18/2025 11/18/25 Pending -- -- --
10/06/2025 10/06/25 Price Changed $154,000 -3.1% $123 / Sq Ft
08/21/2025 08/21/25 For Sale $159,000 +13.6% $127 / Sq Ft
08/26/2022 08/26/22 Sold $140,000 +7.8% $112 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
08/26/2022 08/26/22 Pending -- -- --
08/26/2022 08/26/22 For Sale $129,900 +15.5% $104 / Sq Ft
07/24/2020 07/24/20 Sold $112,500 +2.3% $90 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/01/2020 07/01/20 Pending -- -- --
05/13/2020 05/13/20 For Sale $110,000 -- $88 / Sq Ft
Source: Iowa City Area Association of REALTORS®

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
2025 $2,566 $142,900 $17,000 $125,900
2024 $2,566 $131,300 $17,000 $114,300
2023 $2,278 $131,300 $17,000 $114,300
2022 $2,202 $103,400 $17,000 $86,400
2021 $2,202 $103,400 $17,000 $86,400
2020 $1,796 $86,000 $17,000 $69,000
2019 $1,856 $86,000 $17,000 $69,000
2018 $1,530 $86,000 $17,000 $69,000
2017 $1,398 $74,600 $16,300 $58,300
2016 $1,354 $67,900 $0 $0
2015 $1,354 $67,900 $0 $0
2014 $1,322 $67,900 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Iowa City Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 202505348

Iowa City Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 11-17-183-003

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