For sale

Price cut: $31K (9/14)

$289,000

1008 W 1st St, Pella, IA 50219

3beds

1,612sqft

$2,200/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1937

0.26 Acres Lot

$277,700 Zestimate^®

$179/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Brick exteriorOriginal wood floorsOriginal detailsMulberry treesEstablished grape vinesMature landscapingSpacious kitchen

Character, location, and a little bit of history — this charming 1937 brick home puts you just steps from Pella's Downtown Shopping District, local eateries, bakeries, and neighborhood meat markets. Mature landscaping, including established grape vines and mulberry trees, gives the property a setting that's hard to duplicate. Inside, you'll find original wood floors, a spacious kitchen, and a main-floor primary bedroom with a full bath featuring heated floors. Upstairs offers two additional bedrooms and a bath, providing comfortable space for family, guests, or a home office. The brick exterior and original details bring timeless character, while the convenient location puts the best of downtown Pella right outside your door. A rare opportunity to enjoy character, space, and one of the most walkable locations in Pella.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
Full bathrooms: 1
1/2 bathrooms: 2
Main level bedrooms: 1

Heating

Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer

Features

Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
Basement: Unfinished

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,612
Total interior livable area: 1,612 sqft

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
Garage spaces: 2

Features

Levels: One and One Half
Stories: 1.5

Lot

Size: 0.26 Acres
Dimensions: 59 x 192
Features: Rectangular Lot

Details

Parcel number: 000001396200000
Zoning: R

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: One and One Half Story
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Brick
Roof: Asphalt,Shingle

Condition

Year built: 1937

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Pella

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $179/sqft
Tax assessed value: $258,550
Annual tax amount: $3,697
Date on market: 8/26/2026
Cumulative days on market: 44 days
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Road surface type: Concrete

Estimated market value

$277,700

$264,000 - $292,000

$1,811/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
9/14/2026	Price change	$289,000-9.7%$179/sqft
Source: DMMLS #747973 Report a problem
8/26/2026	Listed for sale	$320,000+113.3%$199/sqft
Source: DMMLS #747973 Report a problem
10/9/2015	Sold	$150,000-5.7%$93/sqft
Source: DMMLS #502911 Report a problem
4/2/2015	Listing removed	$159,000$99/sqft
Source: First of Pella Realty, Inc. #22563 Report a problem
3/17/2015	Price change	$159,000-3.6%$99/sqft
Source: First of Pella Realty, Inc. #22563 Report a problem
3/6/2015	Listed for sale	$165,000$102/sqft
Source: Owner Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$3,512 +4%	$258,550 +13.7%
2024	$3,378 +2.4%	$227,370
2023	$3,298 +0.8%	$227,370 +19.5%
2022	$3,272 +2.8%	$190,300
2021	$3,184 +2.1%	$190,300 +9.1%
2020	$3,120 +8.5%	$174,490
2019	$2,876 +2.9%	$174,490 +13%
2018	$2,796 -2.2%	$154,390 +4.3%
2017	$2,858 +11.7%	$148,030
2016	$2,558 +88.4%	$148,030 +5%
2015	$1,358 -43.4%	$141,000
2014	$2,400 +5.8%	$141,000
2013	$2,268 +3.1%	--
2012	$2,200 -0.5%	--
2011	$2,210 +4.6%	--
2010	$2,112 +10%	--
2009	$1,920 +3.3%	--
2008	$1,858	--