For sale

$270,000

1202 Ellis Dr, Charles City, IA 50616

3beds

2,422sqft

$1,906/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1978

0.33 Acres Lot

$264,500 Zestimate^®

$111/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Elevated deckConvenient main-floor laundry

Situated on a beautiful 1/3-acre lot on Ellis Drive, this well-maintained four-level home offers approx. 2,422 sq ft of living space featuring 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and a functional multi-level floor plan. A foyer welcomes you into the home’s main level, which includes: spacious living room with a bay window, formal dining room with sliding doors leading to the elevated deck and backyard, an open kitchen with quality finishes, and convenient main-floor laundry. Upstairs, the primary suite includes two closets and a private en suite bath. Down the hall are two additional bedrooms and a full hall bath. The lower level has a comfortable family room with a wood stove and walkout access to the backyard, plus a half bath. The basement level provides ample storage and utility space, along with an additional ¾ bath. Completing the property is a 2-car tuck-under garage. This rare one-owner home in a highly desirable location is ready for you!

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 4
Full bathrooms: 2
3/4 bathrooms: 1
1/2 bathrooms: 1

Rooms

Room types: 1st Floor Entry, Dining Room Separate, Main Floor Laundry, Primary Bedroom w/ Closet, Lwr Level Family Room, Living Room Separate

Primary bedroom

Level: Second
Area: 250.75 Square Feet
Dimensions: 17x14'9"

Other

Level: Upper

Other

Level: Main

Other

Level: Lower

Dining room

Level: Main
Area: 164 Square Feet
Dimensions: 13'8x12'

Family room

Level: Basement
Area: 292.5 Square Feet
Dimensions: 19'6x15

Kitchen

Level: Main
Area: 150.33 Square Feet
Dimensions: 13'8x11'

Living room

Level: Main
Area: 308 Square Feet
Dimensions: 24x12'10

Heating

Forced Air, Natural Gas, Zoned

Cooling

Central Air, Zoned

Appliances

Included: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Disposal, Humidifier, Microwave, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Laundry: 1st Floor, Laundry Room

Features

Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry
Doors: Sliding Doors
Basement: Block,Interior Entry,Floor Drain,Walk-Out Access,Partially Finished
Has fireplace: Yes
Fireplace features: One, Family Room, Wood Burning Stove

Interior area

Total interior livable area: 2,422 sqft
Finished area below ground: 486

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Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: 2 Stall, Attached Garage, Garage Door Opener, Tuckunder Garage, Circular Driveway
Has attached garage: Yes
Carport spaces: 2

Features

Patio & porch: Deck

Lot

Size: 0.33 Acres
Features: Landscaped, Level

Details

Additional structures: Storage
Parcel number: 120720202300
Zoning: R-1
Special conditions: Standard

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Brk Accent, Masonite
Roof: Shingle

Condition

Year built: 1978

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Features: Sidewalks
Security: Smoke Detector(s)

Location

Region: Charles City

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $111/sqft
Tax assessed value: $243,530
Annual tax amount: $4,092
Date on market: 7/9/2026
Cumulative days on market: 21 days
Total actual rent: 0
Road surface type: Concrete, Hard Surface Road

Estimated market value

$264,500

$251,000 - $278,000

$2,115/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
7/9/2026	Listed for sale	$270,000$111/sqft
Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID #20263130 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2024	$4,012 -2.5%	$243,550
2023	$4,114 -4%	$243,550 +19.4%
2022	$4,284 +3.8%	$203,970
2021	$4,126 +16.6%	$203,970 +4.5%
2020	$3,538 +0.7%	$195,200 +9.9%
2019	$3,514 +12.4%	$177,680 +2.4%
2018	$3,126 -4.6%	$173,560
2017	$3,276 +6.8%	$173,560
2016	$3,068	$173,560 +6.6%
2015	$3,068 -2.3%	$162,800
2014	$3,140	$162,800
2013	--	$162,800
2012	--	$162,800
2011	--	$162,800 +6.4%
2010	--	$153,050
2007	$2,428 +8.9%	--
2005	$2,230	--

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Principal & interest
$1,547
Mortgage insurance
$0
Property taxes
$170
Home insurance
$105
HOA fees
$0
Utilities
Not included

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Climate risks

Neighborhood: 50616

Getting around

19 / 100

Car-Dependent

29 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Nearby schools

GreatSchools rating

2/10
Lincoln Elementary School
Grades: 2-4Distance: 0.2 mi
5/10
Charles City Middle School
Grades: 5-8Distance: 0.3 mi
4/10
Charles City High School
Grades: 9-12Distance: 0.3 mi

Schools provided by the listing agent

Elementary: Charles City
Middle: Charles City
High: Charles City

Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.