For sale

Price cut: $5K (7/24)

$159,900

1203 L Ave, Grundy Center, IA 50638

3beds

1,672sqft

$1,190/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1959

0.25 Acres Lot

$156,200 Zestimate^®

$96/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Lower level family roomHealthy rhubarb plantsAttached single garageGenerous updated countertopsStorage shedGenerous yard

Easy living is immediately available in this well-maintained 3-bedroom 1-3/4 bath home with a generous yard. New flooring in the entry and kitchen greets you as you walk in the front door. The kitchen has generous updated countertops. The living room is quite spacious and features sliders to a large deck overlooking a big yard with a storage shed accented by healthy rhubarb plants. Three bedrooms are down the hall with updated carpets and are near the full bath. The lower level has a 60s style finish in the lower level family room with laundry and 3/4 bath near the mechanicals. A bonus room is also available. The home features an attached single garage. Shingles and windows have been updated, but dates are unknown.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

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

Other

Level: Upper

Other

Level: Main

Other

Level: Lower

Heating

Forced Air

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Dryer, Free-Standing Range, Washer
Laundry: Lower Level

Features

Ceiling Fan(s)
Doors: Sliding Doors
Basement: Block,Partially Finished
Has fireplace: No
Fireplace features: None

Interior area

Total interior livable area: 1,672 sqft
Finished area below ground: 500

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Property

Parking

Total spaces: 1
Parking features: 1 Stall, Attached Garage, Garage Door Opener
Has attached garage: Yes
Carport spaces: 1

Features

Patio & porch: Deck

Lot

Size: 0.25 Acres
Dimensions: 75 X 142

Details

Additional structures: Storage
Parcel number: 871712376014
Zoning: R-1
Special conditions: Standard

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Steel Siding
Roof: Shingle,Asphalt

Condition

Year built: 1959

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Location

Region: Grundy Center

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $96/sqft
Tax assessed value: $150,890
Annual tax amount: $2,571
Date on market: 5/26/2026
Cumulative days on market: 62 days
Road surface type: Concrete

Estimated market value

$156,200

$148,000 - $164,000

$1,326/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
7/24/2026	Price change	$159,900-3%$96/sqft
Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID #20262295 Report a problem
6/11/2026	Price change	$164,900-5.8%$99/sqft
Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID #20262295 Report a problem
5/26/2026	Listed for sale	$175,000+150%$105/sqft
Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID #20262295 Report a problem
9/20/2005	Sold	$70,000$42/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$2,384 -1.2%	$150,890 +7%
2024	$2,412 +5%	$141,070
2023	$2,298 +3.5%	$141,070 +21.2%
2022	$2,220 +7.9%	$116,370
2021	$2,058 -2.8%	$116,370 +5.2%
2020	$2,118 +1.2%	$110,610
2019	$2,092 +1.4%	$110,610 +5.3%
2018	$2,062 +8.7%	$105,090
2017	$1,898 +2.2%	$105,090
2016	$1,858	--
2015	$1,858 +26.4%	--
2014	$1,470 -1.3%	--
2013	$1,490	--

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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: 50638

Getting around

42 / 100

Car-Dependent

33 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Nearby schools

GreatSchools rating

10/10
Grundy Center Middle School
Grades: 5-8Distance: 0.1 mi
7/10
Grundy Center High School
Grades: 9-12Distance: 0.1 mi
5/10
Grundy Center Elementary School
Grades: K-4Distance: 0.3 mi

Schools provided by the listing agent

Elementary: Grundy Center
Middle: Grundy Center
High: Grundy Center

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.