For sale

Price cut: $5K (6/10)

$260,000

1707 8th Ave, Belle Plaine, IA 52208

4beds

2,004sqft

$1,856/mo

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Single Family Residence, Residential

Built in 1915

0.26 Acres Lot

$255,600 Zestimate^®

$130/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Updated kitchenQuartz countertopsNewer windowsNew cabinets

Charming 4 bed, 2.5 bath home with numerous updates! Features newer windows and siding, plus a steel roof (2018). Updated kitchen with new cabinets and quartz countertops. Main floor bath includes jetted tub with ceramic tile surround; second full bath upstairs. Finished lower level offers family room and laundry area. Whole-house Generac generator included. 2-car detached garage walls and door are insulated. Fenced yard on just over ¼ acre. Solar panels on garage (under contract) keep summer electric bills low (~$13/month). Water heater approx. 2 years old. Move-in ready! This home may qualify for FHA, USDA, and other financing options, including potential grant programs.

126 days

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7

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
Full bathrooms: 2
1/2 bathrooms: 1

Heating

Electric, Forced Air, Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range Or Oven, Refrigerator

Features

Kitchen Island
Basement: Block,Full
Has fireplace: No
Fireplace features: None

Interior area

Total structure area: 2,004
Total interior livable area: 2,004 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,604
Finished area below ground: 400

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Garage
Has garage: Yes

Features

Levels: Two
Stories: 2
Patio & porch: Deck
Fencing: Fenced

Lot

Size: 0.26 Acres
Dimensions: 60 x 188
Features: Less Than Half Acre

Details

Parcel number: 03024250
Zoning: res
Special conditions: Standard

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential

Materials

Block, Vinyl, Frame

Condition

Year built: 1915

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities for property: Cable Available

Community & HOA

Community

Features: Close To School, Sidewalks, Street Lights
Subdivision: J A ELLIOTTS

HOA

Services included: None

Location

Region: Belle Plaine

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $130/sqft
Tax assessed value: $220,700
Annual tax amount: $2,836
Date on market: 3/27/2026
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional

Estimated market value

$255,600

$243,000 - $268,000

$1,944/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
6/10/2026	Price change	$260,000-1.9%$130/sqft
Source: CRAAR, CDRMLS #2601857 Report a problem
3/27/2026	Listed for sale	$265,000+7.7%$132/sqft
Source: CRAAR, CDRMLS #2601857 Report a problem
5/26/2023	Sold	$246,000-1.2%$123/sqft
Source: CRAAR, CDRMLS #2301579 Report a problem
3/19/2023	Pending sale	$249,000$124/sqft
Source: CRAAR, CDRMLS #2301579 Report a problem
3/13/2023	Listed for sale	$249,000$124/sqft
Source: CRAAR, CDRMLS #2301579 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$2,836 +28.1%	$220,700 +53.4%
2024	$2,214 +1.7%	$143,900 +10.5%
2023	$2,178 +2.3%	$130,200 +20.6%
2022	$2,130 +30.2%	$108,000
2021	$1,636 -8.5%	$108,000 +30.9%
2020	$1,789 +0.7%	$82,500
2019	$1,776 +11.7%	$82,500 +5%
2018	$1,590 +12.9%	$78,600
2017	$1,408 -0.1%	$78,600 +4%
2016	$1,410 -5.6%	$75,600
2015	$1,494 +8.7%	$75,600 -0.8%
2014	$1,374 -0.6%	$76,200
2013	$1,382 -0.9%	--
2012	$1,394 -3.1%	--
2011	$1,438 +2.9%	--
2010	$1,398 +11.3%	--
2009	$1,256 +8.1%	--
2008	$1,162 +5.3%	--
2007	$1,104	--

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Principal & interest
$1,547
Mortgage insurance
$0
Property taxes
$170
Home insurance
$105
HOA fees
$0
Utilities
Not included

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Climate risks

Neighborhood: 52208

Getting around

44 / 100

Car-Dependent

37 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Nearby schools

GreatSchools rating

6/10
Longfellow Elementary School
Grades: PK-6Distance: 0.8 mi
4/10
Belle Plaine Jr/Sr High School
Grades: 7-12Distance: 0.9 mi

Schools provided by the listing agent

Elementary: BellePlaine
Middle: BellePlaine
High: BellePlaine

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.