$159,000

521 N 4th Ave Washington, IA 52353

Estimated payment $1,076/month

Total Views 136
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,252 Sq Ft
$127 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

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

About This Home

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!

Listing Agent

Charla Howard

Home Girl Realty Listed on: 08/21/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,504

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

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,504

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

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.
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Tax Year Report: 2024
  • 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: 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

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

  • Gross Tax County City: 2782
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1117183003

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Range of Values:

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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 $2,504 $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

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
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
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
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®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $140,000 --
Warranty Deed $112,500 None Available
Special Warranty Deed -- --
Warranty Deed $69,050 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $141,414 New Conventional
Closed $141,414 Balloon
Previous Owner $11,250 New Conventional
Previous Owner $101,250 New Conventional
Previous Owner $80,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $9,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $77,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $39,887 Unknown
Previous Owner $12,879 Unknown
Previous Owner $10,182 Unknown
Previous Owner $38,700 New Conventional
Previous Owner $69,000 New Conventional
Closed $1,414 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

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Source: Iowa City Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 202505348

Iowa City Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 11-17-183-003