NOT LISTED FOR SALE

655 Cottage Grove Ave SE Cedar Rapids, IA 52403

Bever Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $520,000 - $696,621

4 Beds
6 Baths
4,006 Sq Ft
$153/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 01, 2020

Last sale price $550,000 $137 Per Sq Ft

Est. 11% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,131/month

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Heated Floors
  • Wooded Lot
  • Formal Dining Room
  • 7 Acre Lot
  • Den
  • 2 Car Detached Garage

About This Home

As of October 2020

Bring your own creative design ideas to awaken this sleeping beauty on 7 private wooded in town acres. Iconic McKay built brick home, whose original owner was President Herbert Hoover's campaign manager, and charming playhouse/studio in the back yard have a multitude of family and entertaining possibilities. Main floor in-law suite with kitchenette and 4th full bath has radiant heated floors and would make a spacious master suite or home office. This home is very bright and light with many large windows and high ceilings; the large screen porch overlooks vintage oak trees and garden and is the perfect place to spend summer and autumn days. Former maid's suite has 2 large closets and a back stairway. 6 Acres are in forest reserve, a tax savings. See update list attached to this listing. Make this your forever home and enjoy natural setting and wildlife for years to come. Trust: no property disclosure.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jill Gustin

SKOGMAN REALTY Listed on: 07/17/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Daniel Baty

COLDWELL BANKER HEDGES

COLDWELL BANKER HEDGES

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,534

Year Built

  • 1934

Lot Details

  • 7 Acre Lot
  • Irrigation
  • Wooded Lot

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Poured Concrete
  • Frame Construction
  • Masonry

Interior Spaces

  • 4,006 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Heated Floors
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Outdoor Features

  • Storage Shed

Utilities

  • Forced Air Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • Septic System
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Built by McKay

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,534

Year Built

1934

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Style: 2 Stories
  • Acres: 7.0000
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 4006
  • Bathroom Off Master Bedroom: Yes
  • Total Bathrooms: 4.20
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • City Name: Cedar Rapids
  • Dining Features: Eat-In Kitchen, Formal Dining
  • Gross Tax: 8534
  • List User Cell Phone: 319-360-0440
  • Miscellaneous: Cable Ready, Heated Flooring, Irrigation System, Screen Porch, Security System, Storage Shed
  • Net Tax: 8534
  • Property Sub Types: Single Family
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Ratio Close Price By List Price: 1.00001
  • Ratio Close Price By Original Li: 1.00001
  • Ratio Current Price By Sq Ft: 137.29
  • Total Sq Ft: 4006
  • Water Sewer Roads: City Water, Septic System
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1934

Interior Features

  • Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Garage Door Opener, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater – Gas, Water Softener - Own
  • Additional Room: 1st Floor Family, Den/Study, Living Room
  • Basement: Full, Pour, Slab
  • Basement: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Bedrooms Level 2: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Built In, Wood Burning, Living Room
  • Level 1 Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Level 2 Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Level 1 Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Master Bedroom Level: Level 2
  • Site Description: In-Town Acrg, Wooded

Exterior Features

  • Construction Methods: Frame, Masonry
  • Exterior: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Garage/Parking: 2 Cars, Detached
  • Garage Size: 528

Utilities

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

Schools

  • Elementary School: Arthur
  • Middle School: Franklin
  • High School: Washington

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 304920

Building Info

  • Builder Name: McKay

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 17, 2020
Closed on
Sep 30, 2020
Sold by
A Properties Llc
Bought by
Voss Kathleen F and Kies Valerie O
Seller's Agent
Jill Gustin
SKOGMAN REALTY
Buyer's Agent
Daniel Baty
COLDWELL BANKER HEDGES
List Price
$549,992
Sold Price
$550,000
Premium/Discount to List
$8
0.001%
Current Estimated Value
$612,540

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$62,540
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.93%
Original Mortgage
$450,000
Outstanding Balance
$404,747
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$197,472

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 17, 2020
Closed on
Sep 3, 2020
Sold by
A Properties Llc
Bought by
Voss Kathleen F and Kies Valerie O
Seller's Agent
Jill Gustin
SKOGMAN REALTY
Buyer's Agent
Daniel Baty
COLDWELL BANKER HEDGES
List Price
$549,992
Sold Price
$550,000
Premium/Discount to List
$8
0.001%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$450,000
Outstanding Balance
$404,747
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$197,472

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 22, 2017
Sold by
Lipsky Ann M
Bought by
A Properties Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 5, 2014
Sold by
Lipsky Joan M
Bought by
Lipsky Joan M and Lipsky Revocable Trust
Source: Public Records

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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
Voss Kathleen F $879,200 Dawley Laurie L
Voss Kathleen F $550,000 None Available
A Properties Llc -- None Available
Lipsky Joan M -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Voss Kathleen F $85,000
Open Voss Kathleen F $450,000
Previous Owner Voss Kathleen F $450,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/01/2020 10/01/20 Sold $550,000 0.0% $137 / Sq Ft
07/23/2020 07/23/20 Pending -- -- --
07/17/2020 07/17/20 For Sale $549,992 -- $137 / 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
2023 $8,778 $562,100 $160,000 $402,100
2022 $8,050 $485,100 $160,000 $325,100
2021 $8,952 $397,600 $100,000 $297,600
2020 $8,952 $405,700 $100,000 $305,700
2019 $8,534 $395,900 $100,000 $295,900
2018 $8,298 $395,900 $100,000 $295,900
2017 $7,920 $378,800 $100,000 $278,800
2016 $7,920 $372,600 $100,000 $272,600
2015 $7,746 $364,002 $100,000 $264,002
2014 $7,746 $345,366 $100,000 $245,366
2013 $7,192 $345,366 $100,000 $245,366
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jill Gustin

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Jill Gustin

    SKOGMAN REALTY

    (319) 360-0440

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  • Daniel Baty

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Daniel Baty

    COLDWELL BANKER HEDGES

    (319) 360-0178

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Map

Source: Cedar Rapids Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 2005296

Cedar Rapids Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 14144-51001-00000

Iowa Linn County Cedar Rapids 52403 Bever Park

655 Cottage Grove Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA

This home is located at 655 Cottage Grove Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403 since 17 July 2020 and is currently estimated at $612,540, approximately $152 per square foot. This property was built in 1934. 655 Cottage Grove Ave SE is a home located in Linn County with nearby schools including Arthur Elementary School, Franklin Middle School, and George Washington High School.

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