THIS IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY! Back on the market and ready to be your new home with nearly an acre and pond views! This ranch home with a walk out lower level has plenty of space inside and out. There are 4 bedrooms (one non-conforming) and 2 full bathrooms, a screened in porch and a beautiful patio with fire pit. The lower level is plumbed for a full kitchen (or amazing wet bar) and wait until you see the garage space in this home! Everything has been well maintained or updated so you can move right in and enjoy small town living only 20 minutes away from Iowa City. Ask for a list of additions and updates because there are too many to list.
For sale
Price cut: $5K (7/23)
$379,500
168 290th St, West Branch, IA 52358
3beds
2,318sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1986
0.93 Acres Lot
$370,100 Zestimate®
$164/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Nearly an acrePond viewsScreened in porch
- 155 days
- 634
- 25
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jami Wolf 319-481-7088,
Keller Williams Legacy Group,
Emilie Walsh 319-936-2073,
Keller Williams Legacy Group
Source: Iowa City Area AOR,MLS#: 202602349
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Family Room, Living Room
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range Or Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned
- Laundry: Lower Level, Main Level, Laundry Room
Features
- Other, Primary On Main Level, Breakfast Bar, Pantry
- Flooring: Carpet, LVP, Tile, Vinyl
- Basement: Full,Concrete,Sump Pump,Walk-Out Access,Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Electric, Living Room
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: Off Street
- Has attached garage: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio, Screened
Lot
- Size: 0.93 Acres
- Features: Half To One Acre, Sloped
Details
- 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
- Utilities for property: Sewer Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Playground, Near Shopping, Close To School, Other
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Bell's
Location
- Region: West Branch
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $164/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $331,220
- Annual tax amount: $3,684
- Date on market: 4/8/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
$370,100
$352,000 - $389,000
$1,993/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | -- |
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Neighborhood: 52358
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: WestBranch
- Middle: WestBranch
- High: WestBranch
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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