Now conditioned three bedroom two bath ranch-style at the edge of Charles City with wonderful heated garage spaces, extra utility shed, large deck overlooking giant yard with Cedar River view. You will love the hardwood floors, living room fireplace, new natural gas furnace with central air-conditioning, and the large useable basement spaces. Closing and possession can be quick so you'll have a lot of Summer left to enjoy this acreage.
For sale
$299,900
1888 Gilbert St, Charles City, IA 50616
4beds
2,354sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1950
1.31 Acres Lot
$290,700 Zestimate®
$127/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Large useable basement spacesHardwood floorsExtra utility shedHeated garage spaces
- 101 days
- 261
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Listed by:
Kevin M Kolbet 641-330-3337,
Kolbet Realtors,
Philip Kolbet 641-732-3337,
Kolbet Realtors
Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 20262267
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Family Room, Primary Bedroom En Suite, Primary Bedroom, Primary Bedroom w/ Closet, Recreation Room, Lwr Level Family Room
Other
- Level: Upper
Other
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Lower
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11'x13'
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 308 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14'x22'
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Free-Standing Range, Gas Water Heater, Water Softener Owned
- Laundry: Lower Level
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Doors: French Doors
- Basement: Block,Concrete,Interior Entry,Floor Drain,Partially Finished
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: One, Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,354 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 800
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: 3 or More Stalls, Detached Garage, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Oversized, Workshop in Garage
- Carport spaces: 3
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Covered
- Exterior features: Garden
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
Lot
- Size: 1.31 Acres
- Features: Landscaped, School Bus Service
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 073537600600
- Zoning: R-1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stone, Wood Siding
- Roof: Shingle,Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1950
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Shared Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Charles City
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $127/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $253,910
- Annual tax amount: $2,664
- Date on market: 5/22/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 102 days
- Road surface type: Crushed Rock, Hard Surface Road
Estimated market value
$290,700
$276,000 - $305,000
$1,615/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/22/2026 | Listed for sale | $299,900+8.1%$127/sqft |
Source:  Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID #20262267 Report a problem | ||
| 10/29/2025 | Sold | $277,500-2.6%$118/sqft |
Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID #20253787 Report a problem | ||
| 9/18/2025 | Pending sale | $285,000$121/sqft |
Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID #20253787 Report a problem | ||
| 9/12/2025 | Price change | $285,000-5%$121/sqft |
Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID #20253787 Report a problem | ||
| 8/6/2025 | Listed for sale | $299,900+78.5%$127/sqft |
Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID #20253787 Report a problem | ||
| 9/28/2018 | Sold | $168,000-1.1%$71/sqft |
Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID #20182938 Report a problem | ||
| 6/1/2018 | Listed for sale | $169,900+30.7%$72/sqft |
Source: Parson Real Estate #20182938 Report a problem | ||
| 4/26/2010 | Sold | $130,000$55/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,682 +3.2% | $229,260 |
| 2023 | $2,600 -5.9% | $229,260 +20.7% |
| 2022 | $2,762 +1.2% | $190,010 |
| 2021 | $2,728 +62% | $190,010 |
| 2020 | $1,684 +18.9% | $190,010 +51.5% |
| 2019 | $1,416 +6.3% | $125,390 +19.1% |
| 2018 | $1,332 +3.9% | $105,240 |
| 2017 | $1,282 -2.3% | $105,240 |
| 2016 | $1,312 | $105,240 -1.6% |
| 2015 | $1,312 -3.8% | $106,920 |
| 2014 | $1,364 | $106,920 |
| 2013 | -- | $106,920 |
| 2012 | -- | $106,920 |
| 2011 | -- | $106,920 -11.2% |
| 2010 | -- | $120,350 |
| 2007 | $1,330 +81.7% | -- |
| 2005 | $732 | -- |
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Neighborhood: 50616
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Charles City
- Middle: Charles City
- High: Charles City
Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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