Majestic and exceptionally well-maintained 2-story home featuring classic colonnades, beautiful woodwork, hardwood floors, and approximately 2,800 sq. ft. of finished living space. Situated on a landscaped corner lot, this 4-bedroom, 3+ bath home offers a kitchen with wood cabinetry, quartz countertops, under-cabinet lighting, built-in desk, breakfast area, included stainless-steel appliances and pantry/coat room. The main level also features a formal dining room, living room with pocket doors, parlor/family room, office or playroom with built-in shelving, half bath, and grand foyer with open staircase. Upstairs are 4 bedrooms with walk-in closets and 2 full baths, including one with a dressing area. The basement includes a bath, laundry area, game room, and hobby room. Additional features include a gas furnace, central air, metal shingles, vinyl siding, irrigation system, custom multi-level deck, and 2-car detached garage. A remarkable home filled with character and quality throughout. Subject to seller finding suitable alternate housing. -- 24 HOUR NOTICE TO SHOW --
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Price cut: $20K (6/22)
$319,900
1603 8th St, Harlan, IA 51537
4beds
2,877sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1885
0.25 Acres Lot
$311,300 Zestimate®
$111/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Formal dining roomBeautiful woodworkBuilt-in deskHardwood floorsQuartz countertopsBreakfast areaClassic colonnades
- 37 days |
- 1,176 |
- 42 |
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Listed by:
Randy Ouren 712-579-0030,
Ouren Real Estate
Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6338895
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
Other
- Level: Upper
Dining room
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Basement
Other
- Level: Basement
Family room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Basement: Full
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,877 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Concrete
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
Lot
- Size: 0.25 Acres
- Dimensions: 85 x 124 x 87 x 124
Details
- Parcel number: 833135097011
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
Condition
- Year built: 1885
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Harlan
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $111/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $299,002
- Annual tax amount: $4,870
- Date on market: 6/1/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 38 days
Estimated market value
$311,300
$296,000 - $327,000
$2,228/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/22/2026 | Price change | $319,900-5.9%$111/sqft |
Source:  NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6338895 Report a problem | ||
| 6/17/2026 | Price change | $339,900-2.9%$118/sqft |
Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6338895 Report a problem | ||
| 6/1/2026 | Listed for sale | $349,900+105.8%$122/sqft |
Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6338895 Report a problem | ||
| 8/23/2016 | Sold | $170,000$59/sqft |
Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #5412006 Report a problem | ||
| 6/2/2014 | Sold | $170,000-2.9%$59/sqft |
Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #5407408 Report a problem | ||
| 7/20/2013 | Listed for sale | $175,000$61/sqft |
Source: Terry Knapp Real Estate #10635 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,870 +3% | $299,002 +14.8% |
| 2024 | $4,726 +9.4% | $260,390 |
| 2023 | $4,320 +6.8% | $260,390 +25.5% |
| 2022 | $4,044 +9.5% | $207,484 |
| 2021 | $3,694 +2.3% | $207,484 +18% |
| 2020 | $3,610 +6.9% | $175,873 |
| 2019 | $3,376 +2.5% | $175,873 +9.5% |
| 2018 | $3,294 0% | $160,565 |
| 2017 | $3,294 +5.2% | $160,565 +7.2% |
| 2016 | $3,130 +3.3% | $149,822 +3.1% |
| 2015 | $3,030 | $145,305 |
| 2014 | $3,030 +13.7% | $145,305 |
| 2013 | $2,664 +0.2% | -- |
| 2012 | $2,660 -1.9% | -- |
| 2011 | $2,712 +5% | -- |
| 2010 | $2,584 +10.1% | -- |
| 2009 | $2,346 +33.4% | -- |
| 2008 | $1,758 +6.2% | -- |
| 2007 | $1,656 | -- |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 51537
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Harlan Community Intermediate SchoolGrades: 3-5Distance: 0.9 mi
- 8/10Harlan Community Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1 mi
- 6/10Harlan Community High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi
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- 1603 8th St
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