$155,000
SOLD NOV 4, 2024

601 W Montgomery St Creston, IA 50801

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,361 Sq Ft
6,534 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$66 Per Sq Ft

6% Below List Price

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 1 Fireplace
  • Porch
  • Living Room
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Concrete Block With Brick
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of November 2024

This beautiful historic home has been maintained with pride throughout the years. Original millwork and custom built-ins show off the craftsmen ship and details during the last century. And, all are in excellent condition! This home was- and still is - considered a very large home with 2,361 sq. Ft. It has Large Living Room with electric fireplace, 4 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Formal Dining Area, and Kitchen with eating area. The 10 ft ceilings on the main floor add to the volume of this space. The main floor has one large Bedroom and Full Bath, the other 3 large bedrooms are on the upper level with 3/4 Bathroom. Wide stairway, hallway and doors (solid wood 3 foot doors), larger closets adds to its grandeur. Full Basement (1,260 sq. Ft.) has large laundry area, larger work room with built-in work bench and storage - and room to grow! New Air Conditioning in 2024. The ‘Porte-cochere’ was a grand element during it’s time (carport), but modern 2 car garage was added in 2012. Call today If you want to own a piece of history!!! Many updates have already been made - and ready for you to create a home for your family’s memories!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dino Groumoutis

Creston Realty License #*** Listed on: 09/10/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Dino Groumoutis

Creston Realty License #*** Listed on: 09/10/2024

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,299

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 6,534 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 52x125

Home Design

  • Concrete Block With Brick
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Shake Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,361 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Range
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • 1 Open Parking Space
  • Carport

Additional Features

  • Porch
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homestead Exemption

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,299

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family
  • Accessible: None
  • Legal Description: W. C SEC A LOT 98 OR AS PER ABSTRACT
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Property Includes: WASAHER ,DRYER, WALL OVEN, DISHWASHER, FRIDGE, RANGE ,CHEST FREEZER, FRIDGE IN BSMT
  • OFFICELIST_ADDRESS: 601 W MONTGOMERY
  • Distribute To Internet: Yes
  • List Office I D: 142
  • Sales Office I D: 142
  • Selling Agent: 1184
  • Building Style: 1.5 Story
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Wall Oven, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Bedroom 1: (1st) Bedroom
  • Bedroom 2: (2nd) Bedroom
  • Bedroom 3: (3rd) Bedroom
  • Bedroom 4: (4th) Bedroom
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full, Concrete Block
  • Dining Room: Dining Room
  • Family Room: Family Room
  • Kitchen: Kitchen
  • Living Room: Living Room
  • Price Per S Q F T: 65.65
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1260
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2361
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Total Finished Sq Ft: 2361
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Shakes, Wood
  • Road Frontage: City Street
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingles

Garage/Parking

  • Description: Detached Garage, Carport, Driveway - Concrete
  • Fuel: Electric, Natural Gas
  • Garage Sq Ft: 576
  • Parking Open: 1

Utilities

  • Air Conditioner: Central
  • Garage Stalls: 2
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
  • Water: City Water/Connected

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Porch

Fee Information

  • Tax Class: SINGLE FAMILY

Lot Info

  • New Develop: No
  • Acres: 0.15
  • Geo Update Timestamp: 2024-09-10
  • Assessment Pending: Unknown
  • Homestead Description: Owner
  • Lot Dimensions: 52X125
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6534
  • Lot Size Units: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Gross Taxes: 2299
  • Net Taxes: 2100

MLS Schools

  • School District: 1503 - Creston

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 10, 2024
Closed on
Nov 4, 2024
Sold by
Roberts James F and Roberts Beverly E
Bought by
Fargo Orville J and Fargo Elaine
Seller's Agent
Dino Groumoutis
Creston Realty
Buyer's Agent
Dino Groumoutis
Creston Realty
List Price
$165,000
Sold Price
$155,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-6.06%
Views
14
Current Estimated Value
$167,023

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$12,023
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.00%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 4, 2011
Sold by
Roberts Beverly E and Roberts James F
Bought by
Roberts James F and Roberts Beverly E
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $155,000 None Listed On Document
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/04/2024 11/04/24 Sold $155,000 -6.1% $66 / Sq Ft
09/24/2024 09/24/24 Pending -- -- --
09/10/2024 09/10/24 For Sale $165,000 -- $70 / Sq Ft
Source: NoCoast MLS

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 $2,100 $149,370 $7,880 $141,490
2023 $2,394 $127,020 $8,430 $118,590
2022 $1,372 $108,090 $8,430 $99,660
2021 $1,372 $61,960 $7,880 $54,080
2020 $1,800 $81,490 $5,480 $76,010
2019 $1,842 $0 $0 $0
2018 $1,754 $0 $0 $0
2017 $1,780 $0 $0 $0
2016 $1,748 $81,490 $0 $0
2015 $1,748 $74,760 $0 $0
2014 $1,630 $74,760 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: NoCoast MLS

MLS Number: NOC6321090

NoCoast MLS

APN: 0501381014