Sold

$23,500

1503 Avenue G, Fort Madison, IA 52627

3beds

1,343sqft

Single Family Residence

Built in 1879

7,405 Square Feet Lot

$23,900 Zestimate^®

$17/sqft

$1,272 Estimated rent

Home value

$23,900

Estimated sales range

Not available

$1,272/mo

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What's special

Prominent corner lotBrick homeCorner lotBrand-new roof

SELLER SAYS BRING ALL OFFERS- MOTIVATED TO SALE This 1879 home was built by or for John T & Frances Helling and Family. It was owned by the Helling family until about 1952. A 3-bedroom, 1-bath brick home, steeped in local heritage and full of potential. Situated on a prominent corner lot along one of Fort Madison’s busiest streets—just steps from Hardee’s and Taco Bell—this property offers unbeatable visibility and accessibility. With a brand-new roof on both the home and detached 2-car garage, the groundwork is set for your next investment. Whether you're planning a flip, rental, or creative reuse, this historic gem is ready for its next chapter.

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1

Heating

Forced Air

Cooling

Window Unit(s)

Appliances

Included: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator

Features

Basement: Partial,Unfinished,Other

Interior area

Total interior livable area: 1,343 sqft

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Garage
Garage spaces: 2

Accessibility

Accessibility features: None

Features

Levels: One and One Half

Lot

Size: 7,405 Square Feet
Dimensions: 50 x 145

Details

Parcel number: 024715042570110

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Brick
Roof: Shingle

Condition

Year built: 1879

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

HOA

Has HOA: No
HOA name: SEIA

Location

Region: Fort Madison

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $17/sqft
Tax assessed value: $71,260
Annual tax amount: $1,386
Date on market: 10/17/2025
Cumulative days on market: 62 days

Price history

Date	Event	Price
2/2/2026	Sold	$23,500-43.9%$17/sqft
Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6332941 Report a problem
12/20/2025	Pending sale	$41,900$31/sqft
Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6332941 Report a problem
10/17/2025	Listed for sale	$41,900$31/sqft
Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6332941 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$1,180 +1.9%	$71,260 +3.5%
2024	$1,158 +7.8%	$68,850
2023	$1,074 +16.5%	$68,850 +23.9%
2022	$922 -0.4%	$55,560
2021	$926 +0.2%	$55,560 +4.5%
2020	$924 +3.4%	$53,150
2019	$894 +4.9%	$53,150 +6%
2018	$852 +11.5%	$50,140 +9.9%
2017	$764 -5%	$45,610
2016	$804	$45,610
2015	$804 -1%	$45,610
2014	$812 +15.3%	$45,610
2013	$704 -6.6%	--
2012	$754 -12.9%	--
2011	$866 -0.2%	--
2010	$868 +24.7%	--
2009	$696 +1.8%	--
2008	$684 -12.8%	--
2007	$784	--