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  • Price cut: $14.5K (6/15)
    $230,000

    203 W Jefferson St, Lake City, IA 51449

    4beds
    2,337sqft
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    $1,654/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1950
    0.6 Acres Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $98/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Custom stone fireplaceWorkshop with built-insAbundant closet spaceHardwood floorsLuxury vinyl plank flooringNew guttersLighted bookshelves
    Don’t miss this move-in ready 1950 4 bed, 2¼ bath home in Lake City, IA (a friendly small town with everything but a lake!). Situated on a rare .6-acre corner lot (3 lots), this property offers space inside and out. The main floor features a welcoming foyer with Italian tile, leading to a spacious living room with a custom stone fireplace, lighted bookshelves, and an 11’ picture window. Hardwood floors flow into a large dining room with built-in china hutches and extra storage. The kitchen showcases cherry cabinets (some with pull-outs), a dinette, and newer microwave, dishwasher, and luxury vinyl plank flooring. Two large bedrooms and an updated full bath complete the main level. All windows are Pella. Upstairs offers two generous bedrooms, abundant closet space, and a nicely updated full bath. The full basement is partially finished with a rec room (fireplace), laundry area (washer, dryer, and freezer included), and a workshop with built-ins. A spacious breezeway (recently expanded) connects the home to the 1-car garage with attached garden shed. Outside features lilac bushes and established garden beds that need some TLC. Extras include new gutters, added insulation, osmosis water system, and radon mitigation. Motivated sellers—don’t miss this one!
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    Listed by:

    Patrick C O'Leary 712-830-4037,

    Smart Moves Iowa Realty

    Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6337293MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 4
      • Bathrooms: 3
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      • 1/4 bathrooms: 1
      Bedroom 2
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 196 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 14 x 14
      Bedroom 3
      • Level: Upper
      • Area: 231 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 11 x 21
      Bedroom 4
      • Level: Upper
      • Area: 168 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 14 x 12
      Other
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 196 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 14 x 14
      Dining room
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 168 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 14 x 12
      Other
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 288 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 12 x 24
      Other
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 72 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 9 x 8
      Other
      • Level: Upper
      • Area: 55 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 5 x 11
      Other
      • Area: 80 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 8 x 10
      Kitchen
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 150 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 10 x 15
      Living room
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 325 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 13 x 25
      Heating
      • Forced Air
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Features
      • Basement: Partially Finished
      • Number of fireplaces: 2
      Interior area
      • Total interior livable area: 2,337 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 2,337
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      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 1
      • Parking features: Attached, Concrete
      • Garage spaces: 1
      Accessibility
      • Accessibility features: None
      Lot
      • Size: 0.6 Acres
      • Dimensions: 132 x 198
      Details
      • Parcel number: 863318205002

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Ranch
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Brick
      • Roof: Age 8 Years or Less,Shingle,Metal
      Condition
      • Year built: 1950

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public

      Community & HOA

      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Lake City

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $98/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $206,700
      • Annual tax amount: $2,090
      • Date on market: 4/15/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 101 days
      • Inclusions: Kitchen appliances, washer/dryer, R.O. system, Softener

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        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        6/15/2026Price change$230,000-5.9%$98/sqft
        Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6337293 Report a problem
        4/15/2026Listed for sale$244,500+32.2%$105/sqft
        Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6337293 Report a problem
        2/7/2024Sold$185,000$79/sqft
        Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6313382 Report a problem
        12/29/2023Contingent$185,000$79/sqft
        Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6313382 Report a problem
        12/1/2023Listed for sale$185,000+48%$79/sqft
        Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6313382 Report a problem
        4/9/2007Sold$125,000$53/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$2,090 -17.2%$206,700 +47.1%
        2024$2,524 +10.9%$140,510
        2023$2,276 +2.7%$140,510 +28%
        2022$2,216 +5.3%$109,770
        2021$2,104 +5.6%$109,770 +8.8%
        2020$1,992 +2.8%$100,850
        2019$1,938 -0.5%$100,850 +9%
        2018$1,948 +7.9%$92,510 +1.3%
        2016$1,806 $91,330 +11.3%
        2015$1,806 +14.9%$82,070
        2014$1,572 -26.5%$82,070
        2013$2,138 -1.5%--
        2012$2,170 -7.4%--
        2011$2,344 +4.9%--
        2010$2,234 +14.8%--
        2009$1,946 +7.2%--
        2008$1,816 +17.9%--
        2007$1,540 --
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        Neighborhood: 51449

        Getting around

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        Car-Dependent
        52 / 100
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