$40,000
SOLD AUG 7, 2025

705 S 5th St Fairfield, IA 52556

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,088 Sq Ft
6,534 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$37 Per Sq Ft

42% Below List Price

52 Days on Market

About This Home

As of August 2025

This property is located close to downtown and the schools, and not far from the access to the Jefferson County Trail System. Could be perfect for a starter home with some invested TLC, or could work well as an investment property. The house is priced according to the current condition of the property. Upgrades needed with plumbing, heating, electrical and painting, and other projects of your choice, but priced accordingly.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Joanne Terrien

Village Realty Listed on: 05/23/2025

Co-Listed By

Michaela Mclain

Village Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Beth Alonso

Fairfield Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Additional Features

  • Crawl Space
  • Lot Dimensions are 50 x 132
  • Forced Air Heating System

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

6,534 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Co List Office Mls Id: NOC28797
  • Co List Office Phone: 641-472-9900
  • Co List Office Mls Id: NOC28797
  • Subdivision Name: JOHNSON SUB
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Basement: Block, Crawl Space

Exterior Features

  • Construction Type: Metal Siding

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Other

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
  • Cooling: None
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: SEIA

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 50 X 132
  • Lot Size Units: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2023

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 23, 2025
Closed on
Jul 29, 2025
Sold by
Bowker Timothy Glenn
Bought by
Rogers Kathleen Rae
Seller's Agent
Joanne Terrien
Village Realty
Buyer's Agent
Beth Alonso
Fairfield Real Estate
List Price
$69,000
Sold Price
$40,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$29,000
-42.03%
Views
101
Current Estimated Value
$69,196

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$29,196
Avg. Annual Appreciation
142.05%
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Fiduciary Deed $40,000 None Listed On Document
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/07/2025 08/07/25 Sold $40,000 -32.2% $37 / Sq Ft
07/14/2025 07/14/25 Pending -- -- --
06/19/2025 06/19/25 Price Changed $59,000 -14.5% $54 / Sq Ft
05/23/2025 05/23/25 For Sale $69,000 -- $63 / Sq Ft
Source: NoCoast MLS

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
2025 $744 $59,600 $5,500 $54,100
2024 $744 $48,800 $5,500 $43,300
2023 $126 $48,800 $5,500 $43,300
2022 $124 $40,400 $5,500 $34,900
2021 $124 $40,400 $5,500 $34,900
2020 $122 $38,600 $5,500 $33,100
2019 $128 $38,100 $0 $0
2018 $122 $38,100 $0 $0
2017 $122 $47,200 $0 $0
2016 $375 $47,200 $0 $0
2015 $338 $38,500 $0 $0
2014 $670 $38,500 $0 $0
2013 $670 $0 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: NoCoast MLS

MLS Number: NOC6327985

NoCoast MLS

APN: 06-35-236-003

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