$275,000
SOLD MAY 14, 2025

890 Forest Mills Rd Waukon, IA 52172

4 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,568 Sq Ft
9.62 Acres

Recently Sold

$175 Per Sq Ft

19% Below List Price

74 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Horses Allowed On Property
  • Deck
  • Forced Air Cooling System
  • Waukon High School Rated 9+
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Pasture

About This Home

As of May 2025

Dreaming of country living? This incredible 9.62-acre property offers the perfect blend of space, functionality, and convenience! Nestled on a hard surface road, you’ll find a charming 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom home with plenty of room for entertaining. The property boasts multiple outbuildings for all your storage or hobby needs, plus a detached, oversized 2-stall garage that is fully insulated and heated—ideal for year-round use. Whether you’re looking for a place to start your hobby farm, store equipment, or simply enjoy the peace and tranquility of rural life, this acreage has it all. Don’t miss your opportunity to own this slice of paradise!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ali Werger

Exit Realty Driftless Group Brokerage Phone: 563-880-8168 License #60134-90 Listed on: 01/20/2025

Exit Realty Driftless Group

Last Buyer's Agent

Ali Werger

Exit Realty Driftless Group Brokerage Phone: 563-880-8168 License #60134-90 Listed on: 01/20/2025

Exit Realty Driftless Group

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,614

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 9.62 Acre Lot
  • Rural Setting
  • Property is zoned Ag

Home Design

  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,568 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Crawl Space

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Heated Garage

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Outdoor Storage
  • Outbuilding

Schools

  • Call School District Elementary And Middle School
  • Call School District High School

Farming

  • Pasture
  • Horse Farm

Horse Facilities and Amenities

  • Horses Allowed On Property

Utilities

  • Forced Air Cooling System
  • Well
  • Liquid Propane Gas Water Heater
  • Water Softener

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,614

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Municipality: Waukon
  • Status Detail: Sold
  • Mailing City: Waukon
  • Class: Single Family
  • Type: Single Family
  • Type Of Property: 2 story
  • Items Excluded: seller personal property, shed in the horse pasture, hitching post in front of horse shed
  • Items Included: Fridge Stove washer dryer dishwasher window coverings
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Above Grade Price Per Sq Ft: 216.2
  • Above Grade Sold Price Per Sq Ft: 175.38
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1568
  • Finished Sq Ft: 1568
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.5
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 12x13, On Level: M
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 8x9, On Level: U
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 12x13, On Level: U
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 13x13, On Level: U
  • Kitchen: Dimensions: 15x18, On Level: M
  • Kitchen Features: Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Dishwasher
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 13x13, On Level: M
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 15x18, On Level: M
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 13x13, On Level: M
  • Basement: Full, Crawl space
  • Interior Amenities: Washer, Dryer, Water softener inc
  • Primary Bedroom Bathrooms: Walk-in Shower

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Vinyl
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Storage building

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Paved
  • Garage: 2 car, Detached, Heated
  • Total Full Garage Stalls: 2

Utilities

  • Fuel: Liquid propane
  • Heating Cooling: Forced air
  • Water Waste: Well

Schools

  • School District: Allamakee County
  • Elementary School: Call School District
  • Middle School: Call School District
  • High School: Call School District
  • Elementary School: Call School District
  • High School: Call School District
  • Middle School: Call School District
  • School District: Allamakee County

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1529100011
  • Estimated Aces: 9.62
  • Farm Features: Pasture, Outbuilding(s), Horse Farm
  • Lot Description: Rural-not in subdivision, Horses Allowed
  • Zoning: Ag
  • Geo Subdivision: IA

Tax Info

  • Land Assessment: 8800
  • Improvements: 135100
  • Total Assessment: 148200
  • Assessment year: 2024
  • Net Taxes: 1614
  • Tax Year: 2023

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 20, 2025
Closed on
May 1, 2025
Sold by
Hilgerson Debra Rae
Bought by
Steinberg Michael L and Steinberg Erica L
Seller's Agent
Ali Werger
Exit Realty Driftless Group
Buyer's Agent
Ali Werger
Exit Realty Driftless Group
List Price
$339,000
Sold Price
$275,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$64,000
-18.88%
Views
192

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
101.12%
Original Mortgage
$337,000
Outstanding Balance
$337,000
Interest Rate
6.67%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
Estimated Equity
-$14,057
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $275,000 None Listed On Document
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $337,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $50,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $53,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/14/2025 05/14/25 Sold $275,000 -18.9% $175 / Sq Ft
01/20/2025 01/20/25 For Sale $339,000 -- $216 / Sq Ft
Source: South Central Wisconsin Multiple Listing Service

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 $1,614 $148,200 $8,800 $139,400
2023 $1,614 $148,200 $8,800 $139,400
2022 $1,232 $103,400 $7,300 $96,100
2021 $1,222 $104,300 $8,200 $96,100
2020 $1,222 $98,800 $8,200 $90,600
2019 $1,126 $95,400 $0 $0
2018 $1,088 $95,400 $0 $0
2017 $1,088 $85,000 $0 $0
2016 $924 $85,000 $0 $0
2015 $924 $87,600 $0 $0
2014 $908 $85,600 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: South Central Wisconsin Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 1992105

South Central Wisconsin Multiple Listing Service

APN: 15-29-100-011