NOT LISTED FOR SALE

534 Forest Dr SE Cedar Rapids, IA 52403

Vernon Heights Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $190,000 - $207,590

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,628 Sq Ft
$122/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 21, 2017

Last sale price $119,000 $73 Per Sq Ft

Est. 67% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,318/month

262 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Recreation Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Forced Air Cooling System
  • Wooded Lot
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Patio

About This Home

As of July 2017

Enjoy 1920’s craftsman-style charm & grace! 3 bedroom, 1 bath, 2-story home in Vernon Heights section of SE Cedar Rapids. Close proximity to Grant Wood Elementary School, easy walking distance to Washington H.S. & Bever Park. Main level features galley style kitchen & separate dining room (includes appliances! new dishwasher too!), newly refinished gleaming hardwood floors, wide oak trim, crown moldings, working fireplace (wood-burning converted to gas log), glass-front built-in bookshelves & enclosed front porch. Upper level has sunroom, 3 bedrooms (all have hardwood floors) and tiled full bath. Lower level features rec room with new carpet, laundry area with sink & toilet (including washer/dryer). Other features include private patio, tandem garage with workbench, concrete drive with extra parking pad, deep fenced back yard with beautiful mature trees, high-efficiency gas heat/central AC and more! Great first time home! If you can appreciate all the character an older home has to offer then do not miss this one.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Bob Kalous

SKOGMAN REALTY Listed on: 11/01/2016

SKOGMAN REALTY

Last Buyer's Agent

Renae Forsyth-Christy

SKOGMAN REALTY

SKOGMAN REALTY

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,958

Year Built

  • 1921

Lot Details

  • 6,970 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 44x165
  • Fenced
  • Wooded Lot

Home Design

  • Frame Construction
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Utilities

  • Forced Air Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,958

Year Built

1921

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Style: 2 Stories
  • Acres: 0.1600
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1430
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.10
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • City Name: Cedar Rapids
  • Dining Features: Formal Dining
  • Gross Tax: 2958
  • House Size: 24x26
  • List User Cell Phone: 319-521-8000
  • Low Lvl Fin Sq Ft: 198
  • Miscellaneous: 3 Seasons, Cable Ready, Fencing, Patio
  • Net Tax: 2773
  • Property Sub Types: Single Family
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Ratio Close Price By List Price: 0.95200
  • Ratio Close Price By Original Li: 0.91538
  • Ratio Current Price By Sq Ft: 83.22
  • Total Sq Ft: 1628
  • Water Sewer Roads: City Sewer, City Water
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1921

Interior Features

  • Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater – Gas
  • Additional Room: 3 Seasons, Living Room, Rec Room
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Bedrooms Level 2: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Built In, Gas, Living Room
  • Level 2 Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Master Bedroom Level: Level 2
  • Room Count: 7
  • Site Description: Wooded

Exterior Features

  • Construction Methods: Frame
  • Exterior: Stucco, Wood

Garage/Parking

  • Garage/Parking: 1 Car, Attached, Off Street Parking
  • Garage Size: 10x26

Utilities

  • Heating Cooling: Central Air, Forced Air, Gas Heat

Schools

  • Elementary School: Grant Wood
  • Middle School: McKinley
  • High School: Washington

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 44x165

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 1, 2016
Closed on
Jul 19, 2017
Sold by
Marshall Raymond G and Marshall Raymond F
Bought by
Whiting Darrel D and Whiting Jeanice J
Seller's Agent
Bob Kalous
SKOGMAN REALTY
Buyer's Agent
Renae Forsyth-Christy
SKOGMAN REALTY
List Price
$130,000
Sold Price
$119,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$11,000
-8.46%
Current Estimated Value
$198,398

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$79,398
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.47%
Original Mortgage
$95,200
Outstanding Balance
$79,308
Interest Rate
3.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$119,367

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 8, 2002
Sold by
Koch Sherry K and Koch Karl W
Bought by
Marshall Raymond G

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$87,600
Interest Rate
6.64%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 11, 1997
Sold by
Krebs Arthur T and Krebs Mary D
Bought by
Smith Sherry L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$45,900
Interest Rate
7.24%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Whiting Darrel D -- None Available
Marshall Raymond G $109,000 --
Smith Sherry L $85,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Whiting Darrel D $95,200
Previous Owner Marshall Raymond F $20,000
Previous Owner Marshall Raymond G $89,000
Previous Owner Marshall Raymond G $79,799
Previous Owner Marshall Raymond G $85,483
Previous Owner Marshall Raymond G $87,600
Previous Owner Smith Sherry L $45,900
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/21/2017 07/21/17 Sold $119,000 -8.5% $73 / Sq Ft
11/01/2016 11/01/16 For Sale $130,000 -- $80 / Sq Ft
Source: Cedar Rapids 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 $3,250 $190,700 $37,000 $153,700
2023 $3,250 $178,000 $34,700 $143,300
2022 $3,088 $163,000 $30,000 $133,000
2021 $3,062 $158,000 $30,000 $128,000
2020 $3,062 $147,400 $23,100 $124,300
2019 $2,914 $143,700 $23,100 $120,600
2018 $2,830 $143,700 $23,100 $120,600
2017 $2,775 $139,200 $23,100 $116,100
2016 $2,775 $130,600 $23,100 $107,500
2015 $2,869 $134,814 $23,100 $111,714
2014 $2,684 $134,814 $23,100 $111,714
2013 $2,622 $134,814 $23,100 $111,714
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Bob Kalous

    SKOGMAN REALTY

    (319) 521-8000

    1 in this area

    80 Total Sales

    Bob Kalous
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Map

Source: Cedar Rapids Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 1612258

Cedar Rapids Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 14233-78012-00000

Iowa Linn County Cedar Rapids 52403 Vernon Heights

534 Forest Dr SE, Cedar Rapids, IA

This home is located at 534 Forest Dr SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403 since 01 November 2016 and is currently estimated at $198,398, approximately $121 per square foot. This property was built in 1921. 534 Forest Dr SE is a home located in Linn County with nearby schools including Grant Wood Elementary School, McKinley STEAM Academy, and George Washington High School.

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