ACREAGE ALERT Beautiful all-brick 2-story home on 5 acres offering the perfect blend of character and country living, just 15 minutes from Iowa City and only a mile from Hillcrest School. This spacious 4-bedroom, 2-bath home features 2 bedrooms on the main level and 2 upstairs, including a primary suite with a walk-in closet. The galley-style kitchen flows into comfortable living spaces highlighted by a cozy fireplace and abundant natural light. An impressive 11x29 four-seasons room spans the back of the home, providing year-round enjoyment. The main floor is built with precast concrete joists for added strength and durability. Additional features include carpet and vinyl flooring, a full unfinished basement, and a convenient 2-car garage. Outdoors, you’ll love the old-growth trees, large barn, and classic windmill—all adding to the charm of this country retreat.
Sold for $420,000
$420,000
1470 520th St SW, Kalona, IA 52247
4beds
2,560sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1978
5 Acres Lot
$421,800 Zestimate®
$164/sqft
$2,897 Estimated rent
Home value
$421,800
$401,000 - $443,000
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Large barnCozy fireplaceOld-growth treesAbundant natural lightClassic windmillGalley-style kitchen
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Listed by:
Brian Sieren 319-461-8430,
KALONA REALTY, INC.
Bought with:
Abbi Smit
KALONA REALTY, INC.
Source: Iowa City Area AOR,MLS#: 202601002
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bonus Room, Living Room Dining Room Combo
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Included: None
- Laundry: Main Level, Laundry Room
Features
- Bookcases, Other, Primary On Main Level, Solarium, Pantry
- Flooring: Carpet, LVP
- Basement: Full,Concrete,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,560
- Total interior livable area: 2,560 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,560
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
- Has attached garage: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Front Porch
Lot
- Size: 5 Acres
- Features: One To Two Acres, Back Yard, Sloped
Details
- Parcel number: TBD
- Zoning: Ag
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Brick, Frame, Masonry
Condition
- Year built: 1978
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Private
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Other
- Subdivision: none
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Kalona
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $164/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $275,200
- Annual tax amount: $3,735
- Date on market: 2/5/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/8/2026 | Sold | $420,000-4.5%$164/sqft |
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| 5/8/2026 | Pending sale | $440,000$172/sqft |
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| 5/5/2026 | Price change | $440,000-11.8%$172/sqft |
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| 3/27/2026 | Price change | $499,000-5.8%$195/sqft |
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| 2/5/2026 | Listed for sale | $530,000-5.4%$207/sqft |
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| 1/1/2026 | Listing removed | $560,000$219/sqft |
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| 10/7/2025 | Price change | $560,000-6.5%$219/sqft |
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| 9/5/2025 | Listed for sale | $599,000+40.9%$234/sqft |
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| 9/2/2025 | Listing removed | $425,000$166/sqft |
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| 7/29/2025 | Price change | $425,000-2.3%$166/sqft |
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| 6/27/2025 | Listed for sale | $435,000$170/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | -- |
| 2024 | $3,735 +2.5% | $275,200 -3.3% |
| 2023 | $3,644 +1.8% | $284,500 +21.3% |
| 2022 | $3,581 +6.6% | $234,600 |
| 2021 | $3,358 +2.4% | $234,600 |
| 2020 | $3,278 -2.1% | -- |
| 2019 | $3,350 | -- |
| 2018 | $3,350 +1.6% | $242,700 -2.2% |
| 2017 | $3,298 -13.3% | $248,200 -9.7% |
| 2016 | $3,802 +4.5% | $274,800 |
| 2015 | $3,640 +9.2% | $274,800 +7.7% |
| 2014 | $3,332 | $255,100 +7.7% |
| 2012 | -- | $236,870 |
| 2011 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | -- | $146,000 -13.5% |
| 2008 | -- | $168,791 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 52247
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NAKalona Elementary SchoolGrades: K-2Distance: 6.2 mi
- 8/10Mid-Prairie Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 6.3 mi
- 6/10Mid-Prairie High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 6.4 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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