Updated Kitchen! Check off your wish list with this charming 3-bedroom ranch-style home offering approximately 1,500 square feet on the main level, situated on two lots totaling 1/3 acre right in town! The heart of the home is the beautifully updated kitchen, featuring a vaulted ceiling, abundant natural light, generous counter space and cabinetry, and included appliances. With two potential dining areas and direct access to the back deck, this space is both functional and inviting. The spacious living room features a fireplace and flows into an adjacent flexible-use area that could serve as a home office, additional living space, a dining area, or whatever best fits your needs. Three hallway bedrooms offer comfortable living space and ample closets. The large main-level full bath provides plenty of room and conveniently includes the main-floor laundry. An entry/mudroom area offers the perfect drop zone for coats and shoes and provides a welcoming transition from the garage. The lower level offers even more possibilities for additional living, recreation, hobbies, or storage and includes a convenient half bath. Outside, enjoy a detached garage, garden space, storage shed, alley access, and two lots providing plenty of room for outdoor living, gardening, entertaining, or simply enjoying your own space. A great combination of updates, flexibility, and in-town convenience!
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$199,900
1005 S 5th St, Fairfield, IA 52556
3beds
1,500sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1959
0.32 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$133/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Detached garageIncluded appliancesAlley accessFlexible-use areaMain-floor laundryAbundant natural lightUpdated kitchen
- 414 days
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Tammy Dunbar 641-919-2625,
Fairfield Real Estate
Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6330954
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Description: Informal Dining Room
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Main
Family room
- Description: Family Room,Lower Level
- Level: Lower
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
- Basement: Partial,Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Common walls with other units/homes: 0
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,500 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,500
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Concrete
- Garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Lot
- Size: 0.32 Acres
- Dimensions: 0.32 acres m/l
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Foundation area: 1092
- Parcel number: 0635281003
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Metal,Pitched
Condition
- Year built: 1959
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: SOUTH PARK
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Fairfield
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $133/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $240,500
- Annual tax amount: $4,016
- Date on market: 8/19/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 583 days
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/31/2026 | Price change | $199,900-5.9%$133/sqft |
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| 2/16/2026 | Price change | $212,500-1.2%$142/sqft |
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| 11/9/2025 | Price change | $215,000-4%$143/sqft |
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| 9/29/2025 | Price change | $224,000-2.2%$149/sqft |
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| 9/18/2025 | Price change | $229,000-1.9%$153/sqft |
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| 8/19/2025 | Price change | $233,500-0.6%$156/sqft |
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| 4/9/2025 | Price change | $235,000-1.7%$157/sqft |
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| 2/18/2025 | Listed for sale | $239,000+9.1%$159/sqft |
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| 3/30/2022 | Sold | $219,000$146/sqft |
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| 3/16/2022 | Pending sale | $219,000$146/sqft |
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| 2/23/2022 | Listed for sale | $219,000+46%$146/sqft |
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| 11/16/2018 | Sold | $150,000-1.6%$100/sqft |
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| 8/31/2018 | Listed for sale | $152,500+17.3%$102/sqft |
Source: ERA Fairfield Real Estate #20171355 Report a problem | ||
| 11/26/2013 | Sold | $130,000+0.1%$87/sqft |
Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #5373958 Report a problem | ||
| 11/9/2013 | Pending sale | $129,900$87/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 Hayes-Heartland #15332 Report a problem | ||
| 10/7/2013 | Listed for sale | $129,900-13.4%$87/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 Hayes-Heartland #15332 Report a problem | ||
| 8/28/2013 | Sold | $150,000$100/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,796 +4.9% | $240,500 +16.2% |
| 2024 | $3,620 +34.6% | $206,900 |
| 2023 | $2,690 +2.3% | $206,900 +49.2% |
| 2022 | $2,630 -6.1% | $138,700 |
| 2021 | $2,800 +1.7% | $138,700 -1.4% |
| 2020 | $2,754 -12.3% | $140,600 +0.4% |
| 2019 | $3,142 +11.3% | $140,100 +0.8% |
| 2018 | $2,824 +2.5% | $139,000 +4.3% |
| 2017 | $2,756 +8.3% | $133,300 |
| 2016 | $2,544 | $133,300 +10.1% |
| 2015 | $2,544 | $121,100 |
| 2014 | $2,544 +0.1% | $121,100 |
| 2013 | $2,542 +14.5% | -- |
| 2012 | $2,220 +1.5% | -- |
| 2011 | $2,188 +5.6% | -- |
| 2010 | $2,072 | -- |
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