Welcome home to 1260 Sunrise Drive in Ely. This beautifully updated ranch sits on a corner lot with peaceful, private pond views and nearly 2,500 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space. Built with solid 2x6 construction and impeccably maintained, this home blends quality craftsmanship with meaningful updates throughout. The main level offers an open, functional layout filled with natural light, along with 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and convenient main floor laundry. The kitchen and baths feature hickory cabinetry and updated quartz countertops. The inviting 3-season porch overlooks the private pond. It opens to a maintenance-free deck and concrete patio, creating the perfect setting for a beautiful sunrise, a relaxing evening, or effortless outdoor entertaining. The finished lower level adds incredible flexibility with a spacious rec room, a cozy gas fireplace, a private guest suite, a full bath, and tons of storage. Additional highlights include updated windows and doors with a transferable warranty, upgraded siding, durable 30-year shingles, a fully insulated oversized 2 stall garage, and countless updates throughout. If you have been looking for a move-in-ready home offering quality construction and peaceful and private views, this is one you do not want to miss. Located in the College Community School District.
Sold for $400,000
$400,000
1260 Sunrise Dr, Ely, IA 52227
4beds
2,484sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 2005
0.28 Acres Lot
$402,700 Zestimate®
$161/sqft
$2,530 Estimated rent
Home value
$402,700
$370,000 - $435,000
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Private guest suitePeaceful private pond viewsTons of storageBeautifully updated ranchCorner lotUpdated quartz countertopsConvenient main floor laundry
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Listed by:
Carla Werning 319-360-9173,
Ruhl&Ruhl, REALTORS - CR
Bought with:
Melissa Langhurst-Gucfa
Realty87
Source: Iowa City Area AOR,MLS#: 202602329
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Recreation Room
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range Or Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned
- Laundry: Lower Level, Laundry Room
Features
- Vaulted Ceiling(s), Family Room On Main Level, Primary On Main Level, Breakfast Bar, Other
- Flooring: Carpet, Wood, Tile
- Basement: Daylight,Full,Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas, In LL
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,484
- Total interior livable area: 2,484 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,654
- Finished area below ground: 830
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: On Street
- Has attached garage: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Waterfront features: Pond
Lot
- Size: 0.28 Acres
- Dimensions: 90 x 135
- Features: Less Than Half Acre
Details
- Parcel number: 183227800100000
- Zoning: Residential
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Partial Brick, Vinyl, Frame
Condition
- Year built: 2005
Details
- Builder name: Schulte
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Green energy
- Indoor air quality: Passive Radon
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Sidewalks
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: NA
Location
- Region: Ely
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $161/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $347,000
- Annual tax amount: $5,447
- Date on market: 4/7/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/22/2026 | Sold | $400,000-3.6%$161/sqft |
Source:  Iowa City Area AOR #202602329 Report a problem | ||
| 4/29/2026 | Pending sale | $415,000$167/sqft |
Source:  CRAAR, CDRMLS #2602133 Report a problem | ||
| 4/15/2026 | Price change | $415,000-2.4%$167/sqft |
Source: CRAAR, CDRMLS #2602133 Report a problem | ||
| 4/7/2026 | Listed for sale | $425,000+89.3%$171/sqft |
Source: CRAAR, CDRMLS #2602133 Report a problem | ||
| 8/22/2005 | Sold | $224,500$90/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,276 +2.4% | $347,000 +7.1% |
| 2024 | $5,154 +0.4% | $324,000 |
| 2023 | $5,134 +2.7% | $324,000 +18% |
| 2022 | $5,000 +12.1% | $274,500 +0.8% |
| 2021 | $4,460 +4% | $272,400 +17.6% |
| 2020 | $4,290 -3.7% | $231,700 |
| 2019 | $4,457 +3.9% | $231,700 +3% |
| 2018 | $4,288 +9.9% | $224,900 +4.5% |
| 2017 | $3,900 +1.1% | $215,300 |
| 2016 | $3,858 +4.9% | $215,300 |
| 2015 | $3,678 +0.5% | $215,300 |
| 2014 | $3,660 +5.9% | $215,300 |
| 2013 | $3,456 -4.3% | $215,300 -6.5% |
| 2012 | $3,612 | $230,224 |
| 2011 | -- | $230,224 |
| 2010 | $3,626 | $230,224 |
| 2008 | -- | $230,224 |
| 2007 | -- | $230,224 +77416.5% |
| 2005 | -- | $297 |
| 2004 | -- | -- |
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Neighborhood: 52227
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Prairie Creek Intermediate SchoolGrades: 5-6Distance: 4.8 mi
- 5/10Prairie Point Middle SchoolGrades: 7-9Distance: 4.9 mi
- 6/10Prairie High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 5.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: CollegeComm
- Middle: CollegeComm
- High: CollegeComm
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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