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Sold for $450,000
$450,000
1236 State Highway 48, Essex, IA 51638
4beds
3baths
2,330sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
2.58 Acres Lot
$462,300 Zestimate®
$193/sqft
$1,900 Estimated rent
Home value
$462,300
Estimated sales range
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Lynn Christensen 712-520-8125,
RE/MAX Real Estate Group-Malvern
Bought with:
Melinda Hope Jensen, S57511000
BHHS Ambassador - CB
Jeff Fox, S44175000
BHHS Ambassador - CB
Source: SWIAR,MLS#: 25-1408
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Description: Orig. Oak Flr., French Doors, Ceiling Fan
- Level: Main
- Area: 226.2 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14.5 x 15.6
Bedroom 2
- Description: Carpet. Ceiling Fan
- Level: Second
- Area: 183.54 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 13.11
Bedroom 3
- Description: Carpet, Ceiling Fan
- Level: Second
- Area: 210.6 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13.5 x 15.6
Bedroom 4
- Description: Carpet, Ceiling Fan
- Level: Second
- Area: 179.4 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11.5 x 15.6
Bathroom
- Description: PRIMARY BATH: Orig. Wood Flr; Jetted Tub; Walk-in Shower; Double Sinks
- Level: Main
- Area: 162.24 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10.4 x 15.6
Bathroom
- Description: 1/2 BATH: Ceramic Title
- Level: Main
- Area: 11.82 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5.6 x 2.11
Bathroom
- Description: FULL BATH: C. Tile; Tub/Shower
- Level: Second
- Area: 54 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6 x 9
Bonus room
- Description: BACK ENTRY: C Tile
- Level: Main
- Area: 75.9 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 6.9
Bonus room
- Description: FLEX ROOM: Carpet, Ceiling Fan
- Level: Second
- Area: 93.72 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7.1 x 13.2
Dining room
- Description: Wood Flr., Walk-Out to Deck
- Level: Main
- Area: 230.85 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13.5 x 17.1
Kitchen
- Description: Wood Flr., Island w/Hood, SS Appliances
- Level: Main
- Area: 224.4 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17 x 13.2
Laundry
- Description: LAUNDRY in WALK-IN CLOSET
- Level: Main
- Area: 92.4 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 8.4
Living room
- Description: Wood Flr, French Doors, Fireplace, Ceiling Fan
- Level: Main
- Area: 346.5 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17.5 x 19.8
Heating
- Heat Pump, Geothermal
Cooling
- Geothermal
Appliances
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup
Features
- Pantry, Eat-in Kitchen, Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Other
- Flooring: Wood, Tile
- Basement: Full,Other,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,330
- Total interior livable area: 2,330 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,330
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street, Garage Door Opener
- Has garage: Yes
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Patio & porch: Patio, Deck
Lot
- Size: 2.58 Acres
- Dimensions: 2.58 AC
- Features: Other
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding
- Parcel number: 0216100320000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Regional Water
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Essex
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $193/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $376,600
- Annual tax amount: $3,262
- Date on market: 7/12/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan,USDA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/14/2025 | Sold | $450,000+0.2%$193/sqft |
Source: SWIAR #25-1408 Report a problem | ||
| 7/15/2025 | Pending sale | $449,000$193/sqft |
Source: SWIAR #25-1408 Report a problem | ||
| 7/12/2025 | Listed for sale | $449,000-8.2%$193/sqft |
Source:  GPRMLS #22519371 Report a problem | ||
| 6/10/2025 | Listing removed | $489,000$210/sqft |
Source: My State MLS #11334153 Report a problem | ||
| 1/16/2025 | Price change | $489,000-2%$210/sqft |
Source: My State MLS #11334153 Report a problem | ||
| 9/26/2024 | Price change | $499,000-5%$214/sqft |
Source: My State MLS #11334153 Report a problem | ||
| 9/13/2024 | Price change | $525,000-2.8%$225/sqft |
Source: My State MLS #11334153 Report a problem | ||
| 8/28/2024 | Price change | $540,000-0.9%$232/sqft |
Source: My State MLS #11334153 Report a problem | ||
| 8/20/2024 | Listed for sale | $545,000+137.1%$234/sqft |
Source: My State MLS #11334153 Report a problem | ||
| 2/3/2021 | Sold | $229,900$99/sqft |
Source:  NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #5688702 Report a problem | ||
| 12/3/2020 | Pending sale | $229,900$99/sqft |
Source: Rubey Realty #5688702 Report a problem | ||
| 11/25/2020 | Listed for sale | $229,900$99/sqft |
Source: Rubey Realty #5688702 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,262 -1.3% | $376,600 +42.6% |
| 2024 | $3,306 +7.5% | $264,110 -0.1% |
| 2023 | $3,076 +28.9% | $264,470 +11.1% |
| 2022 | $2,386 +11.6% | $238,100 +46.9% |
| 2021 | $2,138 +10.2% | $162,130 +10.3% |
| 2020 | $1,940 +26.1% | $146,950 |
| 2019 | $1,538 +3.8% | $146,950 +17.4% |
| 2018 | $1,482 -5.6% | $125,190 +8.9% |
| 2017 | $1,570 +0.3% | $114,940 |
| 2016 | $1,566 | $114,940 |
| 2015 | $1,566 -2.6% | $114,940 |
| 2014 | $1,608 +20.9% | $114,940 |
| 2013 | $1,330 +22.9% | -- |
| 2012 | $1,082 +30.4% | -- |
| 2011 | $830 +5.9% | -- |
| 2010 | $784 +4.3% | -- |
| 2009 | $752 +67.1% | -- |
| 2008 | $450 | -- |
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Neighborhood: 51638
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