$30,000
SOLD AUG 19, 2020

919 W Mills St Creston, IA 50801

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,752 Sq Ft
0.43 Acres

Recently Sold

$17 Per Sq Ft

14% Below List Price

73 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 0.43 Acre Lot
  • No HOA
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Wood Flooring
  • Den
  • Living Room

About This Home

As of November 2023

TLC will bring the living area blessed with original fancy stained glass windows galore back to life. Fireplace in the living room is flanked by bookcases. Original fancy insert. Enclosed wrap around porch on front of house with heat/air vents. 1/2 bath by back door. Kitchen needs remodel (1970s avacado tile counters + more). The foyer has an open staircase. Upstairs you will find the original pedestal sink and tub with a shower. There is also an original built-in dresser with a glass top and wooden medicine cabinet. Has a door to the hall and one to a bedroom. Another bedroom has a large walk-in closet/storage room. Bedrooms have nice hardwood floors. A sleeping porch adjoins the front bedroom. Electric updates by Luther Electric with breaker box 1970s. The east basement wall has been replaced. Attic has insulation. A cistern/well works with a hand pump. The detached 2 car garage is very usable and has stairs to loft storage.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Retta Ripperger

R Realty License #*** Listed on: 04/25/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Donna Marlin

R Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1895

Lot Details

  • 0.43 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 135 x 140
  • Poultry Coop

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,752 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • French Doors
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Brick Basement

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1895

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family
  • Accessible: None
  • Construction Status: Previously Owned
  • Copyright Remarks: Yes
  • Legal Description: W C Sec C E 74.74 Ft of Lot 29 & All Lot 30 or as per abstract
  • Municipality: Creston
  • Year Built: 1895
  • OFFICELIST_ADDRESS: 919 W Mills Street
  • Distribute To Internet: Yes
  • Listing Entry Date Time: 2020-04-27
  • List Office I D: 154
  • Sales Office I D: 154
  • Selling Agent: 1342
  • Share Listings With: CoreLogic Listing License, Realtor.com, Homes.com, Broker Reciprocity, RPR Listing License
  • Street Designation: Street
  • Building Style: 2 Story
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Upper
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Common Walls: No
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bedroom 1: (1st) Bedroom
  • Bedroom 2: (2nd) Bedroom
  • Bedroom 3: (3rd) Bedroom
  • Bedroom 4: (4th) Bedroom
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Brick/Mortar
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Dining Room: Dining Room
  • Family Room: Family Room
  • Kitchen: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • Living Room: Living Room
  • Room 1: Den
  • Room 2: Foyer
  • Room 3: Bathroom
  • Room 4: Bathroom
  • Room 5: Bathroom
  • Price Per S Q F T: 17.12
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1752
  • Below Grade Total Sq Ft: 964
  • 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: Upper
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Upper
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Upper
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • Extra Room1 Level: Upper
  • Extra Room2 Level: Main
  • Extra Room3 Level: Main
  • Extra Room4 Level: Upper
  • Extra Room5 Level: Lower
  • Family Room Level: Main
  • Living Room Level: Main

Exterior Features

  • Waterfront Present: No
  • Construction Status: No
  • Exterior: Wood
  • Foundation Size: 876
  • Road Frontage: Paved Streets
  • Roof: Age Over 8 Years, Asphalt Shingles
  • Outbuildings: Chicken Coop/Barn

Garage/Parking

  • Description: Detached Garage
  • Fuel: Natural Gas

Utilities

  • Air Conditioner: Central
  • Garage Stalls: 2
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Sewer: City Sewer - In Street
  • Water: City Water/Connected
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: French Doors
  • Association Fee YN: No

Fee Information

  • Tax Class: SINGLE FAMILY

Schools

  • School District: Unknown
  • School District Number: 999
  • School District Phone: 999-999-9999

Lot Info

  • New Develop: No
  • Acres: 0.43
  • Assessment Pending: Unknown
  • Homestead Description: Other
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot
  • Lot Dimensions: 135 x 140
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 18900
  • Map Letter: A1

Green Features

  • Certification: No

Rental Info

  • Availability: Unavailable
  • Rental License: No

Tax Info

  • Tax With Assessments: 1970
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Gross Taxes: 1970

MLS Schools

  • School District: 999 - Unknown
  • School District Name: Unknown

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 30, 2023
Closed on
Nov 20, 2023
Sold by
Cooper Austin Lee
Bought by
Swanson Tamela J
Seller's Agent
Donna Marlin
R Realty
Buyer's Agent
Donna Marlin
R Realty
List Price
$112,000
Sold Price
$85,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$27,000
-24.11%
Views
96
Current Estimated Value
$129,627

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$44,627
Avg. Annual Appreciation
28.56%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 25, 2020
Closed on
Aug 14, 2020
Sold by
Ray Wesley James
Bought by
Cooper Austin Lee
Seller's Agent
Retta Ripperger
R Realty
Buyer's Agent
Donna Marlin
R Realty
List Price
$35,000
Sold Price
$30,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-14.29%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
37.77%
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 $85,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $30,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $62,400 New Conventional
Previous Owner $18,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/20/2023 11/20/23 Sold $85,000 -24.1% $48 / Sq Ft
10/24/2023 10/24/23 Pending -- -- --
10/09/2023 10/09/23 For Sale $112,000 0.0% $64 / Sq Ft
10/02/2023 10/02/23 Pending -- -- --
09/30/2023 09/30/23 For Sale $112,000 +273.3% $64 / Sq Ft
08/19/2020 08/19/20 Sold $30,000 -14.3% $17 / Sq Ft
07/07/2020 07/07/20 Pending -- -- --
04/25/2020 04/25/20 For Sale $35,000 -- $20 / 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 $1,442 $91,330 $17,010 $74,320
2023 $1,098 $85,660 $22,750 $62,910
2022 $612 $54,330 $22,750 $31,580
2021 $612 $32,300 $21,260 $11,040
2020 $1,442 $31,780 $15,060 $16,720
2019 $1,470 $58,200 $0 $0
2018 $1,970 $81,690 $0 $0
2017 $1,970 $81,690 $0 $0
2016 $1,752 $81,690 $0 $0
2015 $1,752 $74,950 $0 $0
2014 $1,634 $74,950 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: NoCoast MLS

MLS Number: NOC5557535

NoCoast MLS

APN: 0501352009