For sale: A very flexible property located one block west of Grinnell College and one block north of downtown Grinnell. The home is presently an up and down duplex investment property with separate entrances and separate utilities for both apartments. The first floor is presently available for a buyer who may wish to live on the first floor and have income to offset expenses. The home could also be converted back to a single family home with the removal of two temporary walls. Major updates over the last 2 years include a new roof, new exterior painting, laundry in each unit, and bathroom finishes. There is a new water line from street to shutoff at curb stop. Hardwood floors are in good condition. Spacious eat in both kitchens, living space, and nice sized bathrooms. If you're looking for your first home or investment property, take a walk through this property.
For sale
Price cut: $5K (10/7)
$154,000
1202 Main St, Grinnell, IA 50112
3beds
2,019sqft
Farm, Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
7,501 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$76/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 47 days
- 295
- 20
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Kevin Kolbe (641)236-3141,
Ramsey Weeks Real Estate
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 747676
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level, Upper Level
Features
- Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, See Remarks
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Tile
- Basement: Daylight
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,019
- Total interior livable area: 2,019 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 7,501 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 1800528200
- Zoning: R
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Farmhouse,Two Story
- Property subtype: Farm, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Block, Stone
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Grinnell
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $76/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $135,040
- Annual tax amount: $2,066
- Date on market: 8/20/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 49 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/7/2026 | Price change | $154,000-3.1%$76/sqft |
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| 8/21/2026 | Listed for sale | $159,000-7.6%$79/sqft |
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| 7/17/2026 | Listing removed | $172,000$85/sqft |
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| 6/6/2026 | Listed for sale | $172,000+6.2%$85/sqft |
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| 10/13/2025 | Listing removed | $162,000$80/sqft |
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| 10/10/2025 | Listing removed | $750 |
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| 10/7/2025 | Listed for rent | $750 |
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| 9/17/2025 | Price change | $162,000-5.8%$80/sqft |
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| 7/21/2025 | Listed for sale | $172,000$85/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,094 +1.1% | $135,040 +7.3% |
| 2024 | $2,072 +12.4% | $125,820 |
| 2023 | $1,844 +1% | $125,820 +29.1% |
| 2022 | $1,826 +18.4% | $97,480 |
| 2021 | $1,542 +2.1% | $97,480 +25.6% |
| 2020 | $1,510 -1.4% | $77,590 |
| 2019 | $1,532 +1.7% | $77,590 |
| 2018 | $1,506 -2.1% | $77,590 |
| 2017 | $1,538 | $77,590 |
| 2016 | -- | $77,590 +0% |
| 2015 | -- | $77,580 |
| 2014 | -- | $77,580 |
| 2013 | -- | $77,580 |
| 2012 | $1,376 +2.4% | $77,580 |
| 2010 | $1,344 +20.2% | $77,580 |
| 2007 | $1,118 -0.2% | -- |
| 2005 | $1,120 | -- |
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Neighborhood: 50112
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: GrinnellNewburg
Source: DMMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.




