Accepted offer, seller accepting back up offers. Located outside of Kalona in a quiet rural setting, this home presents a charming blend of history and potential. Dating back to 1885, this home offers 1,502 square feet of living space, with 4 bedrooms, giving flexibility for guest rooms or home offices. The nicely sized .96 acre lot has room for a garden, hobby farm, lawn and other outdoor activities. The detached garage provides space for a vehicle or tool storage. This home offers comfortable living spaces with plenty of natural light and scenic views of the countryside, all within easy driving distance to Iowa City, Kalona, and Riverside. Johnson county has two parcels tied to this property. This listing is for the North side of 540th street only. Parcel 1329226001 is not included in this listing. Those 13 acres will be surveyed and split off.
Sold for $133,000
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$133,000
1232 540th St SW, Wellman, IA 52356
4beds
1,502sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1885
0.96 Acres Lot
$133,000 Zestimate®
$89/sqft
$1,646 Estimated rent
Home value
$133,000
$126,000 - $140,000
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Becky Litwiller 319-863-3217,
Century 21 Trinity
Bought with:
Ryan Sisson
Iowa Realty
Source: Iowa City Area AOR,MLS#: 202506326
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Baseboard, Propane
Appliances
- Included: Range Or Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Other
- Flooring: Carpet
- Basement: Full,Stone,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,502
- Total interior livable area: 1,502 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,502
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Off Street
- Has garage: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio, Screened
Lot
- Size: 0.96 Acres
- Features: Half To One Acre
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding
- Parcel number: 1320351004
- Zoning: Residential
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Steel, Stone, Wood, Frame
Condition
- Year built: 1885
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Private
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Other
Location
- Region: Wellman
- Subdivision: NA
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/12/2026 | Sold | $133,000-8.3%$89/sqft |
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| 5/30/2026 | Pending sale | $145,000$97/sqft |
Source: Iowa City Area AOR #202506326 Report a problem | ||
| 11/7/2025 | Price change | $145,000-9.4%$97/sqft |
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| 10/8/2025 | Listed for sale | $160,000$107/sqft |
Source: Iowa City Area AOR #202506326 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,728 +9.3% | $176,800 +6.6% |
| 2024 | $1,581 -4.4% | $165,900 +17.1% |
| 2023 | $1,654 +1.2% | $141,700 +17.8% |
| 2022 | $1,634 +6.4% | $120,300 |
| 2021 | $1,536 +2.3% | $120,300 +3.4% |
| 2020 | $1,502 +3.2% | $116,400 |
| 2019 | $1,456 | $116,400 +6.4% |
| 2018 | $1,456 +1.3% | $109,400 |
| 2017 | $1,438 -3.4% | $109,400 +1.7% |
| 2016 | $1,488 -3.9% | $107,600 |
| 2015 | $1,548 +20.4% | $107,600 +20.2% |
| 2014 | $1,286 | $89,500 -0.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $89,610 -10.1% |
| 2011 | -- | $99,710 |
| 2009 | -- | $99,710 |
| 2008 | -- | $99,710 +18.4% |
| 2005 | $952 | $84,250 |
| 2004 | $952 +3.7% | $84,250 +10.1% |
| 2003 | $918 -1.1% | $76,540 -0.6% |
| 2002 | $928 -1.3% | $77,040 +3.1% |
| 2001 | $940 | $74,750 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 52356
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Wellman Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-K,3-4Distance: 5.1 mi
- 7/10Mid-Prairie Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 6.6 mi
- 5/10Mid-Prairie High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 5.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: MidPrairie
- Middle: MidPrairie
- High: MidPrairie
Source: Iowa City Area AOR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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