Historic 1910 Story and a Half Home on Half Acre Lot - With 3 bedrooms and 1 bath, this vintage residence offers a lot of potential for the buyer seeking to put in some sweat equity in order to renew its charm. Unleash your creativity and breathe new life into this time-honored gem. The recent upgrades include a 3-year-old furnace, 2-year-old water heater, and 1-year-old central air, ensuring comfort and convenience. A new roof, siding/gutters, and upper windows installed in 2022 promise both durability and curb appeal. The garage space is a noteworthy feature with ample garage space for a workshop or storage haven. If you're the type of buyer who sees potential where others see work, don't miss the chance to transform this story and a half home into a real charmer.
Being sold AS-IS
Sold for $127,500
$127,500
212 N Elm St, Zearing, IA 50278
3beds
1,557sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1910
0.55 Acres Lot
$157,100 Zestimate®
$82/sqft
$1,439 Estimated rent
Home value
$157,100
$140,000 - $174,000
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Garage spaceUpper windowsHalf acre lotNew roof
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Listed by:
Van Winkle Real Estate Team 515-276-2872,
RE/MAX Concepts-Ames
Bought with:
Deena Davis, S70280000
EXP Realty LLC,
Source: CIBR,MLS#: 63077
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
Other
- Level: Main
Den
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Basement
Living room
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Basement
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Flooring: Vinyl, Hardwood, Carpet
- Basement: Partial
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,557
- Total interior livable area: 1,557 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,357
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage
- Has garage: Yes
Lot
- Size: 0.55 Acres
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 0421145210
- Zoning: Res
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Other
- Foundation: Block
Condition
- Year built: 1910
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Zearing
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $82/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $98,900
- Annual tax amount: $1,704
- Date on market: 8/31/2023
- Road surface type: Hard Surface
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/1/2023 | Sold | $127,500-17.7%$82/sqft |
Source:  CIBR #63077 Report a problem | ||
| 10/2/2023 | Pending sale | $154,900$99/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #681265 Report a problem | ||
| 8/31/2023 | Listed for sale | $154,900$99/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #681265 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,704 +26.6% | $122,600 +6.2% |
| 2024 | $1,346 +201.8% | $115,400 +16.7% |
| 2023 | $446 | $98,900 +27.4% |
| 2022 | -- | $77,600 |
| 2021 | $1,100 -10.3% | $77,600 +14.5% |
| 2020 | $1,226 +11% | $67,800 |
| 2019 | $1,105 +0.6% | $67,800 +8% |
| 2018 | $1,098 +16.9% | $62,800 |
| 2017 | $940 +0.9% | $62,800 +6.8% |
| 2016 | $932 | $58,800 |
| 2015 | $932 +7.4% | $58,800 +3.7% |
| 2014 | $868 | $56,700 |
| 2013 | -- | $56,700 -4.4% |
| 2012 | -- | $59,300 |
| 2011 | $836 +158% | $59,300 +10.4% |
| 2004 | $324 +6.2% | $53,700 |
| 2003 | $305 -61.4% | -- |
| 2002 | $790 +10.4% | $28,102 +6.7% |
| 2001 | $716 | $26,332 |
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Neighborhood: 50278
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