$244,900
$24K PRICE DROP

601 N Commerce St Monroe, IA 50170

Estimated payment $1,539/month

Total Views 5,009
3 Beds
2 Baths
960 Sq Ft
$255 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Ranch Style House
  • Corner Lot
  • Shades

About This Home

Welcome to this beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2-bath ranch home, perfectly situated on a spacious corner lot right next to a park and close to local amenities. Step inside to find hardwood floors, fresh paint, and new carpet throughout. The kitchen offers ample cupboard space, a convenient peninsula island with breakfast bar seating, and comes fully equipped with brand new stainless steel appliances. The FINISHED LOWER LEVEL is perfect for entertaining, featuring a bath, with a walk-in shower, a custom bar area, a second kitchen, and a 4th non-conforming bedroom or flex space ideal for guests, a home office, or workout room. You'll love the generous storage options both downstairs and in the oversized heated 2-car attached garage along with detached shed featuring overhead door. Enjoy outdoor living on the deck just off the back of the home, and move in with peace of mind knowing the HVAC system and exterior paint are BRAND NEW!

Listing Agent

Daniel West

RE/MAX Concepts Listed on: 06/06/2025

RE/MAX Concepts

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,585

Year Built

  • Built in 1971

Lot Details

  • 7,560 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 126x60
  • Corner Lot

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Cement Board or Planked

Interior Spaces

  • 960 Sq Ft Home
  • Shades
  • Family Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Finished Basement

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1725478004

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,585

Year Built

Built in 1971

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Ranch
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 255.10
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Termite: Call Listing Agent
  • Year Built: 1971
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, See Remarks, Shades/Shutters, Smoke Detector
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Partial Bath Total: 1
  • Partial Bath Lower: 1
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 960
  • Sq Ft Fin Bsmt: 550
  • Dining Room: Eat In Kitchen
  • Family Room: 1st Floor
  • Included Items: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 960
  • Total Sq Ft: 960

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Brick, Cement Board
  • Exterior Features: Deck
  • Foundation: Concrete Block
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Concrete
  • Trim: Oak

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage Sq Ft: 720
  • Garage: 2 Attached
  • Garage Parking Stalls: 2

Utilities

  • Water: City
  • Air Conditioner: Central
  • Heat: Gas Forced Air

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: Pcm (Prairie City-Monroe)

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.1736
  • Lot S F: 7560
  • Lot Shape: Corner Lot
  • Lot Size: 126X60
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1725478004
  • Zoning: Res

Green Features

  • Additional Green Features: No
  • ENERGYSTAR qualified New Home: No
  • HERS Rating: No
  • Leed For Homes: No
  • Solar: No

Multi Family

  • Geo Solar Thermal: No

Tax Info

  • Gross Taxes: 2585.00
  • Net Taxes: 2418.00

MLS Schools

  • School District: Pcm (Prairie City-Monroe)

Map

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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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 $2,314 $167,810 $13,310 $154,500
2023 $2,418 $167,810 $13,310 $154,500
2022 $2,090 $129,020 $13,310 $115,710
2021 $1,944 $118,920 $13,310 $105,610
2020 $1,944 $101,680 $10,470 $91,210
2019 $1,844 $92,430 $0 $0
2018 $1,844 $92,430 $0 $0
2017 $1,836 $92,430 $0 $0
2016 $1,836 $92,430 $0 $0
2015 $1,732 $92,430 $0 $0
2014 $1,668 $92,430 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/25/2025 08/25/25 Price Changed $244,900 -2.0% $255 / Sq Ft
07/30/2025 07/30/25 Price Changed $249,900 -1.6% $260 / Sq Ft
07/08/2025 07/08/25 Price Changed $254,000 -1.9% $265 / Sq Ft
06/17/2025 06/17/25 Price Changed $259,000 -3.7% $270 / Sq Ft
06/06/2025 06/06/25 For Sale $269,000 -- $280 / Sq Ft
Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $160,500 None Listed On Document
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $161,072 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $70,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 719711

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 17-25-478-004