168 290th St, West Branch, IA 52358
What's special
Enjoy peaceful pond views from this inviting 3-bedroom, 2-bath home in West Branch. The main level features two bedrooms, a cozy fireplace, and access to an elevated screened-in deck overlooking the large backyard and pond beyond. The finished walkout lower level adds flexible living space with a third bedroom, full bath, and direct access to a spacious patio, ideal for entertaining or relaxing outdoors. A 2-car attached garage, generous yard, and scenic setting complete this comfortable home. Notable updates include a new metal roof in 2021, new furnace in 2023, new air conditioner and water heater in 2024, plus radon and pest inspections passed in 2026. The home also includes a Dog Guard underground fence.
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Travel times
Family Room
Kitchen
Primary Bedroom
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Monica Hayes 319-325-8659,
Lepic-Kroeger, REALTORS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Family Room, Primary Bath
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range Or Oven, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Lower Level
Features
- Other, Primary On Main Level, Breakfast Bar
- Basement: Concrete,Full,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Electric
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,318
- Total interior livable area: 2,318 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,208
- Finished area below ground: 1,110
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
- Has attached garage: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio, Screened
Lot
- Size: 0.93 Acres
- Dimensions: 175 x 235
- Features: Half To One Acre
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 031013082010040
- Zoning: Residential
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Steel, Vinyl, Frame
Condition
- Year built: 1986
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Shared Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Other
- Subdivision: Bells
Location
- Region: West Branch
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $164/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $331,220
- Annual tax amount: $3,989
- Date on market: 10/9/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $379,500+1.3%$164/sqft |
Source:  Iowa City Area AOR #202606014 Report a problem | ||
| 9/30/2026 | Listing removed | $374,500$162/sqft |
Source:  CRAAR, CDRMLS #2602401 Report a problem | ||
| 9/13/2026 | Price change | $374,500-1.3%$162/sqft |
Source: Iowa City Area AOR #202602349 Report a problem | ||
| 7/23/2026 | Price change | $379,500-1.3%$164/sqft |
Source: CRAAR, CDRMLS #2602401 Report a problem | ||
| 6/1/2026 | Price change | $384,500-1.3%$166/sqft |
Source: CRAAR, CDRMLS #2602401 Report a problem | ||
| 4/8/2026 | Price change | $389,500-1.3%$168/sqft |
Source: Iowa City Area AOR #202602349 Report a problem | ||
| 11/1/2025 | Listed for sale | $394,500+125.4%$170/sqft |
Source: Iowa City Area AOR #202506747 Report a problem | ||
| 12/19/2008 | Sold | $175,000$75/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,556 +4.5% | $331,220 +12.6% |
| 2024 | $3,402 +10.6% | $294,180 +2.3% |
| 2023 | $3,076 +2.3% | $287,510 +27.6% |
| 2022 | $3,008 +4.8% | $225,350 |
| 2021 | $2,870 +2.8% | $225,350 +12.5% |
| 2020 | $2,792 +15.7% | $200,310 |
| 2019 | $2,414 +2.2% | $200,310 +3.5% |
| 2018 | $2,362 | $193,540 +14% |
| 2017 | $2,362 +4% | $169,780 |
| 2016 | $2,272 | $169,780 |
| 2015 | $2,272 +1.2% | $169,780 -0.8% |
| 2014 | $2,244 +6.5% | $171,200 |
| 2013 | $2,108 +2% | -- |
| 2012 | $2,066 +3.9% | -- |
| 2011 | $1,988 +3.1% | -- |
| 2010 | $1,928 +10.7% | -- |
| 2008 | $1,742 +3.9% | -- |
| 2007 | $1,676 +1% | -- |
| 2005 | $1,660 | -- |
Monthly payment
Estimated market value
$366,500
$348,000 - $385,000
$1,795/mo
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