NOT LISTED FOR SALE

908 Elm St Grinnell, IA 50112

Estimated Value: $163,000 - $252,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,126 Sq Ft
$171/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 17, 2021

Last sale price $158,000 $140 Per Sq Ft

Est. 22% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,279/month

16 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Detached Second Garage
  • Wood Flooring
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Ranch Style House
  • No HOA
  • Living Room

About This Home

As of September 2021

Adorable brick home on a mature lot. 2-3 Bedrooms, hardwood floors throughout. there is is unfinished second level with so many possibilities. The home also includes a carriage house on the alley. Call your agent to look, this won't last long!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tammy Kriegel

Patriot Realty Listed on: 07/12/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Lynn Mawe

RE/MAX Partners Realty, Grinnell

RE/MAX Partners Realty, Grinnell

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,234

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 8,233 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50 x 165

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,126 Sq Ft Home
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Partial Basement
  • Range

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Detached Second Garage

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,234

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family
  • Accessible: None
  • Construction Status: Previously Owned
  • Copyright Remarks: Yes
  • Legal Description: EAST GRINNELL N 50' LOTS 1 & 2 BLOCK 6
  • Municipality: Grinnell
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Home Warranty: No
  • OFFICELIST_ADDRESS: 908 Elm Street
  • Distribute To Internet: Yes
  • Listing Entry Date Time: 2021-07-13
  • List Office I D: 429
  • Sales Office I D: 395
  • Selling Agent: 1556
  • Share Listings With: CoreLogic Listing License, Realtor.com, Homes.com, Broker Reciprocity, RPR Listing License
  • Street Designation: Street
  • Building Style: Ranch
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Main
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Common Walls: No
  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bedroom 1: (1st) Bedroom
  • Bedroom 2: (2nd) Bedroom
  • Bedroom 3: (3rd) Bedroom
  • Bedroom 4: No
  • Bathroom Description: Main Floor Full Bath
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Partial
  • Dining Room: No
  • Family Room: No
  • Kitchen: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • Living Room: Living Room
  • Main Floor Sq Ft: 1126
  • Price Per S Q F T: 140.32
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1126
  • Below Grade Total Sq Ft: 845
  • Fireplace Chars: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • 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
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Main
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Main
  • Living Room Level: Main

Exterior Features

  • Waterfront Present: No
  • Construction Status: No
  • Exterior: Brick/Stone
  • Outbuildings: Additional Garage

Garage/Parking

  • Description: Attached Garage
  • Fuel: Electric, Natural Gas

Utilities

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

Association/Amenities

  • Complex/Development/Subdivision: East Grinnell

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee YN: No

Fee Information

  • Tax Class: SINGLE FAMILY

Schools

  • School District: Grinnell-Newburg
  • School District Number: 2709
  • School District Phone: 641-236-2700

Lot Info

  • New Develop: No
  • Acres: 0.19
  • Assessment Pending: No
  • Homestead Description: Other
  • Lot Dimensions: 50 X 165
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8233
  • Lot Size Units: Acres

Green Features

  • Certification: No

Rental Info

  • Availability: Unavailable
  • Rental License: No

Tax Info

  • Tax With Assessments: 2234
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Gross Taxes: 2234

MLS Schools

  • School District: 2709 - Grinnell-Newburg
  • School District Name: Grinnell-Newburg

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 12, 2021
Closed on
Sep 17, 2021
Sold by
Stepanek Darcia M
Bought by
Knox Laurel Beth
Seller's Agent
Tammy Kriegel
Patriot Realty
Buyer's Agent
Lynn Mawe
RE/MAX Partners Realty, Grinnell
List Price
$162,500
Sold Price
$158,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,500
-2.77%
Current Estimated Value
$192,288

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$34,288
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.32%
Original Mortgage
$126,400
Outstanding Balance
$115,854
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$62,787

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 1, 2019
Closed on
Dec 18, 2019
Sold by
Boots Shuan D and Boots Melanie M
Bought by
Stepanek Darcia M
Seller's Agent
Outside Listing Agent
Outside Listing Office
Buyer's Agent
Tammy Kriegel
Patriot Realty
List Price
$122,500
Sold Price
$117,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-4.08%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
18.44%
Original Mortgage
$107,500
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 23, 2014
Sold by
Boots Melanie M and Boots Shaun D
Bought by
Boots Melanie M and Boots Shaun D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$67,000
Interest Rate
4.23%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Knox Laurel Beth $158,000 None Listed On Document
Stepanek Darcia M -- None Available
Stepanek Darcia M -- None Available
Boots Melanie M -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Knox Laurel Beth $126,400
Closed Knox Laurel Beth $126,400
Previous Owner Stepanek Darcia M $107,500
Previous Owner Boots Melanie M $67,000
Previous Owner Gorvin Melaine M $150,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/17/2021 09/17/21 Sold $158,000 -2.8% $140 / Sq Ft
07/28/2021 07/28/21 Pending -- -- --
07/12/2021 07/12/21 For Sale $162,500 +38.3% $144 / Sq Ft
12/20/2019 12/20/19 Sold $117,500 0.0% $104 / Sq Ft
12/20/2019 12/20/19 Sold $117,500 -4.1% $104 / Sq Ft
12/20/2019 12/20/19 Pending -- -- --
12/04/2019 12/04/19 Pending -- -- --
12/01/2019 12/01/19 For Sale $122,500 -2.0% $109 / Sq Ft
07/01/2019 07/01/19 For Sale $125,000 -- $111 / 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 $2,500 $162,310 $16,740 $145,570
2023 $2,482 $162,310 $16,740 $145,570
2022 $2,460 $140,180 $13,650 $126,530
2021 $2,460 $132,250 $12,880 $119,370
2020 $2,234 $114,850 $12,880 $101,970
2019 $2,266 $114,850 $12,880 $101,970
2018 $2,228 $114,850 $12,880 $101,970
2017 $2,276 $114,850 $12,880 $101,970
2016 $2,266 $114,850 $12,880 $101,970
2015 -- $114,740 $12,680 $102,060
2014 -- $114,740 $12,680 $102,060
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: NoCoast MLS

MLS Number: NOC6024297

NoCoast MLS

APN: 180-0694800