Storybook Schoolhouse Home nestled on a hilltop in the country for that relaxed, quiet living. Located 15 minutes from Iowa City! So much to do: inground pool, treehouse, raised gardens, firepit, stargazing, you can have chickens if you want... This home has all the updates nearly too numerous to mention! Beautiful second floor loft built by renowned Ramsey Creek to create those private spaces. Complete modern kitchen & bath update. Just enough schoolhouse patina lovingly left so you can still hear the squeak of the chalk. Electrical, plumbing, well, septic, HVAC, metal roof - Done!! Laundry facilities in the new bathroom and the basement - take your pick. Welcome Home to that 'no need for curtains' kind of life!!
Sold for $235,000
$235,000
1195 520th St SW, Wellman, IA 52356
3beds
1,641sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1900
0.84 Acres Lot
$238,700 Zestimate®
$143/sqft
$1,641 Estimated rent
Home value
$238,700
$227,000 - $251,000
$1,641/mo
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Inground poolModern kitchenSecond floor loftSchoolhouse patinaRaised gardensLaundry facilities
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Listed by:
Jane Axt 319-530-6413,
Urban Acres Real Estate
Bought with:
KALONA REALTY, INC.
Source: Iowa City Area AOR,MLS#: 202503255
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Propane, Forced Air
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Range Or Oven, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Water Softener Owned, Reverse Osmosis
- Laundry: In Basement, Main Level
Features
- Solarium, High Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
- Basement: Full,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,641
- Total interior livable area: 1,641 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,641
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Parking Pad, Off Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio, Front Porch
- Exterior features: Garden
Lot
- Size: 0.84 Acres
- Dimensions: .84
- Features: Half To One Acre, Back Yard, Sloped
Details
- Additional structures: Pool House, Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 1319101001
- Zoning: Residential
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Frame, Steel, Wood
Condition
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Private
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Smoke Detector(s)
Community
- Community features: Pool
Location
- Region: Wellman
- Subdivision: Washington-MidPrairie
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional,Cash
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/23/2025 | Sold | $235,000-6%$143/sqft |
Source:  Iowa City Area AOR #202503255 Report a problem | ||
| 6/5/2025 | Price change | $250,000-9.1%$152/sqft |
Source: Iowa City Area AOR #202503255 Report a problem | ||
| 5/16/2025 | Listed for sale | $275,000+134%$168/sqft |
Source: Iowa City Area AOR #202503255 Report a problem | ||
| 1/31/2018 | Sold | $117,500-2%$72/sqft |
Source: Iowa City Area AOR #20175876 Report a problem | ||
| 1/5/2018 | Pending sale | $119,900$73/sqft |
Source: Lepic-Kroeger Corridor, REALTORS #20175876 Report a problem | ||
| 11/6/2017 | Listed for sale | $119,900-7.7%$73/sqft |
Source: Lepic-Kroeger Corridor, REALTORS #20175876 Report a problem | ||
| 11/6/2008 | Listing removed | $129,900$79/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker** #20082894 Report a problem | ||
| 6/28/2008 | Price change | $129,900-7.2%$79/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker** #20082894 Report a problem | ||
| 6/2/2008 | Listed for sale | $140,000+180%$85/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker** #20082894 Report a problem | ||
| 8/27/1999 | Sold | $50,000$30/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,174 +8.1% | $187,800 +5.2% |
| 2024 | $2,010 -6.1% | $178,500 +4.2% |
| 2023 | $2,140 +23.3% | $171,300 +10% |
| 2022 | $1,736 +5.4% | $155,700 +21.8% |
| 2021 | $1,646 +3.9% | $127,800 |
| 2020 | $1,584 +31.6% | -- |
| 2019 | $1,204 | -- |
| 2018 | $1,204 +1.3% | $91,900 |
| 2017 | $1,188 -3.9% | $91,900 +1.1% |
| 2016 | $1,236 +4.6% | $90,900 |
| 2015 | $1,182 +29.3% | $90,900 +25.6% |
| 2014 | $914 | $72,400 0% |
| 2012 | -- | $72,430 +4.3% |
| 2011 | -- | $69,430 -5.8% |
| 2009 | -- | $73,730 |
| 2008 | -- | $73,730 +19.8% |
| 2005 | $606 +0.3% | $61,530 |
| 2004 | $604 +5.2% | $61,530 +10.2% |
| 2003 | $574 -1.7% | $55,820 -2.1% |
| 2002 | $584 -0.3% | $57,020 +3.2% |
| 2001 | $586 | $55,230 |
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Neighborhood: 52356
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Wellman Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-K,3-4Distance: 6 mi
- 7/10Mid-Prairie Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 7.3 mi
- 5/10Mid-Prairie High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 6 mi
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