$120,000
SOLD AUG 26, 2021

903 N Spruce St Creston, IA 50801

4 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,591 Sq Ft
0.26 Acres

Recently Sold

$75 Per Sq Ft

19 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • No HOA
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room

About This Home

As of August 2021

Great 1 1/2 story home. Four bedroom, two bath home located near schools. Spacious backyard with chain link fence. New windows in all rooms except the kitchen. Bathroom is undergoing remodel, but will be completed by the time home closes.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Alexi Groumoutis

Creston Realty Listed on: 06/07/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Alexi Groumoutis

Creston Realty Listed on: 06/07/2021

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,834

Year Built

  • Built in 1947

Lot Details

  • 0.26 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 65x176
  • Chain Link Fence

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,591 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,834

Year Built

Built in 1947

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family
  • Accessible: None
  • Construction Status: Previously Owned
  • Copyright Remarks: Yes
  • Legal Description: DEV 1ST N 65 FT OF S 140 FT LOT 13
  • Municipality: Creston
  • Section Number: 30
  • Year Built: 1947
  • OFFICELIST_ADDRESS: 903 N Spruce Street
  • Distribute To Internet: Yes
  • Listing Entry Date Time: 2021-06-10
  • List Office I D: 142
  • Sales Office I D: 142
  • Selling Agent: 1380
  • Share Listings With: CoreLogic Listing License, Realtor.com, Homes.com, Broker Reciprocity, RPR Listing License
  • Street Designation: Street
  • Building Style: 1.5 Story
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Main
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Common Walls: No
  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Bedroom 1: (1st) Bedroom
  • Bedroom 2: (2nd) Bedroom
  • Bedroom 3: (3rd) Bedroom
  • Bedroom 4: (4th) Bedroom
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full
  • Dining Room: Dining Room
  • Family Room: No
  • Kitchen: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • Living Room: Living Room
  • Price Per S Q F T: 75.42
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1591
  • Below Grade Total Sq Ft: 936
  • Fireplace: No
  • Room Types: Dining Room, Extra Room 1, Extra Room 2, Extra Room 3, Extra Room 4, Extra Room 5, Extra Room 6, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Living Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3
  • One Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Main
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Upper
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Upper
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • Living Room Level: Main

Exterior Features

  • Waterfront Present: No
  • Construction Status: No
  • Exterior: Wood
  • Fencing: Chain Link
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingles

Garage/Parking

  • Description: Detached Garage
  • Fuel: Natural Gas

Utilities

  • Air Conditioner: Central
  • Garage Stalls: 1
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
  • Water: City Water/Connected

Association/Amenities

  • Complex/Development/Subdivision: Devoes First Add

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee YN: No

Fee Information

  • Tax Class: SINGLE FAMILY

Schools

  • School District: Creston
  • School District Number: 1503
  • School District Phone: 641-782-7028

Lot Info

  • New Develop: No
  • Acres: 0.26
  • Assessment Pending: No
  • Homestead Description: Other
  • Lot Dimensions: 65x176
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 11456
  • Lot Size Units: Acres

Green Features

  • Certification: No

Rental Info

  • Availability: Unavailable
  • Rental License: No

Tax Info

  • Tax With Assessments: 1834
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Gross Taxes: 1834

MLS Schools

  • School District: 1503 - Creston
  • School District Name: Creston

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 7, 2021
Closed on
Jul 28, 2021
Sold by
Houghtaling and Robert
Bought by
Robert H Houghtaling And Lois K Houghtaling R and Houghtaling Lois
Seller's Agent
Alexi Groumoutis
Creston Realty
Buyer's Agent
Alexi Groumoutis
Creston Realty
List Price
$120,000
Sold Price
$120,000
Current Estimated Value
$148,058

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$28,058
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.64%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 7, 2021
Closed on
Jul 27, 2021
Sold by
Luke Edwards
Bought by
Houghtaling Lois
Seller's Agent
Alexi Groumoutis
Creston Realty
Buyer's Agent
Alexi Groumoutis
Creston Realty
List Price
$120,000
Sold Price
$120,000

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 4, 2017
Closed on
Aug 24, 2017
Sold by
Brown Linda M
Bought by
Edwards Luke and Edwards Emily M
Seller's Agent
Ken Callahan
Callahan Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Retta Ripperger
R Realty
List Price
$89,000
Sold Price
$80,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,000
-10.11%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.64%
Original Mortgage
$86,000
Interest Rate
3.92%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $120,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $102,500 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $86,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/26/2021 08/26/21 Sold $120,000 0.0% $75 / Sq Ft
06/26/2021 06/26/21 Pending -- -- --
06/07/2021 06/07/21 For Sale $120,000 +50.0% $75 / Sq Ft
08/24/2017 08/24/17 Sold $80,000 -10.1% $50 / Sq Ft
08/01/2017 08/01/17 Pending -- -- --
05/04/2017 05/04/17 For Sale $89,000 +50.8% $56 / Sq Ft
01/19/2017 01/19/17 Sold $59,000 -42.7% $37 / Sq Ft
01/04/2017 01/04/17 Pending -- -- --
04/01/2016 04/01/16 For Sale $102,900 -- $65 / 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 $1,992 $100,930 $16,230 $84,700
2023 $2,146 $103,960 $15,440 $88,520
2022 $1,844 $88,930 $15,440 $73,490
2021 $1,844 $80,430 $14,430 $66,000
2020 $1,834 $82,850 $14,430 $68,420
2019 $2,152 $93,720 $0 $0
2018 $2,260 $93,720 $0 $0
2017 $2,078 $93,720 $0 $0
2016 $2,042 $93,720 $0 $0
2015 $2,042 $85,980 $0 $0
2014 $1,906 $85,980 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: NoCoast MLS

MLS Number: NOC6005462

NoCoast MLS

APN: 0501176007