$197,500
SOLD MAY 8, 2017

721 8th St SE Independence, IA 50644

3 Beds
4 Baths
2,214 Sq Ft
0.36 Acres

Recently Sold

$89 Per Sq Ft

7% Below List Price

163 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Laundry Room
  • Water Softener
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Ceiling Fan

About This Home

As of May 2023

Picturesque river view property that gives it a quiet serenity that you will enjoy. There is also plenty of space with 3 bed, 4 bath, a beautifully done dining room kitchen combo, rustic woodwork throughout and finished basement. You won't run out of room with this home. Large master bedroom with walk-in closet, bathroom and screened in balcony. Living room fireplace allows for both wood and gas, and provides an attached sunroom. Make this home yours today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Marguerite Pircer

Realty ONE Group Movement License #S60592000 Listed on: 10/17/2016

Realty ONE Group Movement

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,580

Year Built

  • Built in 1977

Lot Details

  • 0.36 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 95x165

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,214 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Family Room with Fireplace

Kitchen

  • <<builtInOvenToken>>
  • Cooktop<<rangeHoodToken>>
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on lower level

Partially Finished Basement

  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Sump Pump

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Schools

  • Independence Elementary And Middle School
  • Independence High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Water Softener

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 0011003376002

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,580

Year Built

Built in 1977

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Parcel Number: 0011003376002
  • Year Built: 1977
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • PropertyType: Residential
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Laundry Room, Lower Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.36
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete
  • Co List Office Phone: 319-266-8080
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Reso Fireplace Features: One, Gas, In Family Room Up, Woodburning Fireplce
  • Reso Roof: Shingle, Asphalt
  • TotalFinishedSquareFootage: 2214
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Sump Pump, Refrigerator, Water Softener
  • Basement: Entrance-Inside, Partially Finished
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 500
  • BelowGradeArea: 1085

Exterior Features

  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Deck

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: 2 Stall, Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Sewer: City Sewer
  • Water Source: City

Schools

  • Elementary School: Independence
  • High School: Independence
  • Middle Or Junior School: Independence

Lot Info

  • Zoning: R-1
  • Lot Dimensions: 95x165
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 15675
  • Additional Parcels: No

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 24, 2023
Closed on
May 5, 2023
Sold by
Downs Titus J and Downs Elisabeth A
Bought by
Comstock Jesse J and Streblow Shealen M
Seller's Agent
Chery O'Conner
RE/MAX Independence Realty
List Price
$264,000
Sold Price
$264,000
Views
91

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.41%
Original Mortgage
$26,400
Interest Rate
6.28%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 5, 2020
Closed on
May 6, 2021
Sold by
Berggren Kory J and Berggren Brooke M
Bought by
Downs Titus J and Downs Elisabeth A
Seller's Agent
Chery O'Conner
RE/MAX Independence Realty
List Price
$239,900
Sold Price
$212,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$27,900
-11.63%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.53%
Original Mortgage
$190,800
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 21, 2017
Sold by
Tilton Paul M and Tilton Jennifer J
Bought by
Berggren Kory J and Berggren Brooke

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$158,000
Interest Rate
4.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 30, 2008
Sold by
Greenley J Kevin and Greenley Mary B
Bought by
Bitterman Christie J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$146,250
Interest Rate
6.04%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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 $264,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $212,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $197,500 Midwest Community Title
Warranty Deed $195,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $347,000 New Conventional
Closed $26,400 New Conventional
Closed $211,200 New Conventional
Previous Owner $190,800 New Conventional
Previous Owner $38,085 Unknown
Previous Owner $158,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $184,500 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $19,300 New Conventional
Previous Owner $146,250 New Conventional
Previous Owner $38,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $150,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $31,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/15/2025 07/15/25 For Sale $290,000 +9.8% $111 / Sq Ft
05/11/2023 05/11/23 Sold $264,000 0.0% $101 / Sq Ft
04/04/2023 04/04/23 Pending -- -- --
03/24/2023 03/24/23 For Sale $264,000 +24.5% $101 / Sq Ft
05/17/2021 05/17/21 Pending -- -- --
05/10/2021 05/10/21 Off Market $212,000 -- --
05/07/2021 05/07/21 Sold $212,000 -9.7% $81 / Sq Ft
12/04/2020 12/04/20 Pending -- -- --
11/24/2020 11/24/20 Price Changed $234,900 -2.1% $90 / Sq Ft
11/05/2020 11/05/20 For Sale $239,900 +21.5% $92 / Sq Ft
05/08/2017 05/08/17 Sold $197,500 -6.8% $89 / Sq Ft
03/29/2017 03/29/17 Pending -- -- --
10/17/2016 10/17/16 For Sale $212,000 -- $96 / Sq Ft
Source: Northeast Iowa Regional Board 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 $4,580 $235,570 $35,880 $199,690
2023 $4,580 $235,570 $35,880 $199,690
2022 $4,336 $215,000 $28,480 $186,520
2021 $4,298 $215,000 $28,480 $186,520
2020 $4,298 $197,690 $25,890 $171,800
2019 $4,236 $197,690 $25,890 $171,800
2018 $4,056 $192,460 $25,890 $166,570
2017 $4,262 $192,460 $25,890 $166,570
2016 $4,194 $198,940 $21,560 $177,380
2015 $4,194 $198,940 $21,560 $177,380
2014 $4,472 $198,940 $21,560 $177,380
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northeast Iowa Regional Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: NBR20166114

Northeast Iowa Regional Board of REALTORS®

APN: 10.03.376.002