Built in 1900, this 1.5 story home in Roland offers 1,699 sq ft above grade on a 0.37 acre lot. You've got 4 bedrooms, including a main-level bedroom and full bath, a layout buyers are actively searching for. Inside, it feels solid with tall ceilings, large windows, and great natural light flowing through the living and dining areas, giving it that classic character with functional space. Outside is where it really separates itself. The oversized lot gives you room for a future garage or shop, extra parking for trucks, trailers, or equipment, plus space to garden, entertain, or expand. Attached garage and flexible driveway setup already in place. Located just minutes from Ames and Iowa State University with quick highway access, making commuting easy while still enjoying small-town living. If you're looking for space, value, investment potential, and room to grow, this one checks the boxes.
Pending
Price cut: $5K (5/11)
$179,999
117 N Martha St, Roland, IA 50236
4beds
1,699sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
0.37 Acres Lot
$175,800 Zestimate®
$106/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Tall ceilingsOversized lot
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Listed by:
George Romero (515)864-9142,
RE/MAX Concepts
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 734925
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Separate/Formal Dining Room
- Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
- Basement: Partial
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,699
- Total interior livable area: 1,699 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Fencing: Vinyl
Lot
- Size: 0.37 Acres
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 0214385240
- Zoning: R
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: One and One Half Story,Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cement Siding, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Roland
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $106/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $151,600
- Annual tax amount: $2,150
- Date on market: 2/23/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 115 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
$175,800
$167,000 - $185,000
$1,387/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/20/2026 | Pending sale | $179,999$106/sqft |
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| 5/11/2026 | Price change | $179,999-2.7%$106/sqft |
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| 4/27/2026 | Price change | $184,999-2.6%$109/sqft |
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| 4/13/2026 | Price change | $189,999-2.6%$112/sqft |
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| 3/2/2026 | Price change | $194,999-2.5%$115/sqft |
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| 2/23/2026 | Listed for sale | $199,999+194.1%$118/sqft |
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| 9/13/1995 | Sold | $68,000$40/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,150 -10.7% | $151,600 +7.8% |
| 2024 | $2,408 +7.8% | $140,600 |
| 2023 | $2,234 +0.7% | $140,600 +20.5% |
| 2022 | $2,218 -6.8% | $116,700 |
| 2021 | $2,380 +4.8% | $116,700 -3.5% |
| 2020 | $2,271 +5.1% | $120,900 |
| 2019 | $2,161 +15.2% | $120,900 +10.2% |
| 2018 | $1,876 +9.2% | $109,700 |
| 2017 | $1,718 +14.2% | $109,700 +4.7% |
| 2016 | $1,504 | $104,800 |
| 2015 | $1,504 +3.4% | $104,800 +2.3% |
| 2014 | $1,454 | $102,400 |
| 2013 | -- | $102,400 -3.7% |
| 2012 | -- | $106,300 |
| 2011 | $1,648 +10.9% | $106,300 -4.7% |
| 2010 | $1,486 +34.4% | $111,600 |
| 2009 | $1,106 +3.8% | $111,600 +6.9% |
| 2008 | $1,066 -7.6% | $104,400 |
| 2007 | $1,154 +1.2% | -- |
| 2006 | $1,140 +16.3% | -- |
| 2005 | $980 -2.2% | -- |
| 2004 | $1,002 +2.9% | $90,900 |
| 2003 | $974 -12.6% | -- |
| 2002 | $1,114 0% | $35,589 -3.6% |
| 2001 | $1,114 | $36,910 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 50236
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Roland-Story Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 9/10Roland-Story High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 5 mi
- 10/10Roland-Story Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Roland-Story
Source: DMMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Iowa
- Story County
- Roland
- 50236
- 117 N Martha St
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