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  • $398,700

    1261 Bancroft Ave, West Liberty, IA 52776

    3beds
    2,528sqft
    Single Family Residence, Residential
    Built in 1879
    5 Acres Lot
    $398,700 Zestimate®
    $158/sqft
    $1,538 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $398,700

    $367,000 - $431,000

    $1,538/mo

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    What's special

    Looking to get away from the chaos of city living? PEACE & QUIET + privacy is all yours in this well groomed acreage - YOU could be the 3rd family in 143 years to own this rare 1879 built GREEK REVIVAL home. ** 1 mile from Johnson Co. line(& Jo Co taxes) w/ fiber optic cable through Liberty Communications! Charm abounds w/ an inviting open air pavilion, greenhouse w/ auto fan, secret garden area, restored corn crib, & more. Home could easily have 4 BR's on 2nd level, current owner combined 2 upper BR's to have larger BR. Also East side of home has a private BR with its own staircase. Heated tile floor in bath, 2 furnaces/ central AC's. Low utilities due to steel siding & multiple layers of insulation. This sale includes parcel 0118400005( 1260 Bancroft Ave.) which is another 1.45 AC for a total of 5 AC m/l. 3 car garage for 1261 Bancroft is located at 1260. Don't miss the super sized useful machine shed w/ 1/2 concrete flooring & 1/2 dirt - large doors ++ a shop within a shop !!

    This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Zillow. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.

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    Listed by:

    Kathryn Fobian 319-321-6550,

    Coldwell Banker Real Estate Professionals

    Bought with:

    Coldwell Banker Real Estate Professionals

    Source: Iowa City Area AOR,MLS#: 202302490MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Natural Gas, Forced Air
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Double Oven, Microwave, Range Or Oven, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Water Softener Owned
    • Laundry: Lower Level, In Kitchen, Main Level, Other
    Features
    • Family Room On Main Level, Other
    • Flooring: Carpet, Wood
    • Basement: Stone,Full
    • Has fireplace: No
    • Fireplace features: None
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 2,528
    • Total interior livable area: 2,528 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 2,528
    • Finished area below ground: 0

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 3
    • Parking features: Garage
    • Has garage: Yes
    Features
    • Levels: Two
    • Stories: 2
    • Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
    • Exterior features: Balcony, Garden
    Lot
    • Size: 5 Acres
    • Dimensions: 5 AC m/l
    • Features: Two To Five Acres, Level, Open Lot
    Details
    • Additional structures: Barn(s), Gazebo, Outbuilding, Shed(s), Workshop
    • Parcel number: 0117300005
    • Zoning: A-Agriculture; AD Ag Dwelling
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
    Materials
    • See Remarks, Steel
    Condition
    • Year built: 1879

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Septic Tank

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Features: Other
    • Subdivision: 17-78-4W PARCEL D NW SW
    HOA
    • Services included: None
    Location
    • Region: West Liberty

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $158/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $187,450
    • Annual tax amount: $1,725
    • Date on market: 5/8/2023
    • Listing terms: Conventional,Cash

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    2/26/2024Listing removed--
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    7/28/2023Sold$388,000-6%$153/sqft
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    5/30/2023Price change$412,900-1.2%$163/sqft
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    5/8/2023Listed for sale$418,000+6.1%$165/sqft
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    11/1/2022Listing removed$394,000$156/sqft
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    8/25/2022Price change$394,000-1.3%$156/sqft
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    8/4/2022Price change$399,000-1.5%$158/sqft
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    7/17/2022Price change$405,000-1.5%$160/sqft
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    6/13/2022Price change$411,000-1.9%$163/sqft
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    5/11/2022Listed for sale$419,000+7.6%$166/sqft
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    12/2/2021Listing removed--
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    11/2/2021Price change$389,500-2.5%$154/sqft
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    9/10/2021Price change$399,500-3%$158/sqft
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    8/30/2021Price change$411,800-3.1%$163/sqft
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    8/18/2021Price change$424,800-1.9%$168/sqft
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    8/4/2021Price change$432,900-2.7%$171/sqft
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    7/10/2021Price change$444,900-1.1%$176/sqft
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    7/6/2021Listed for sale$450,000$178/sqft
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    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$2,114 -2.3%$187,450 +1.6%
    2024$2,164 +3.2%$184,440 +1%
    2023$2,096 +36.3%$182,676 +19.7%
    2022$1,538 -13.1%$152,660 +28%
    2021$1,770 -2.8%$119,280 -3.3%
    2020$1,822 -0.4%$123,360 +3%
    2019$1,830 -42.5%$119,780 -42.3%
    2018$3,183 +5.5%$207,460 -2.6%
    2017$3,018 +3.6%$212,980 -0.1%
    2016$2,914 +6.8%$213,180 +4.6%
    2015$2,728 +7.6%$203,720 +3.5%
    2014$2,536 +6.2%$196,820
    2013$2,388 +3.8%--
    2012$2,300 +2.2%--
    2011$2,250 +6.3%--
    2010$2,116 +7.5%--
    2009$1,968 +6.3%--
    2008$1,852 -3.1%--
    2007$1,912 --
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    Neighborhood: 52776

    Nearby schools

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    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: WestLiberty
    • Middle: WestLiberty
    • High: WestLiberty

    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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