Looking for the perfect combination of country feel, small town living, and exceptional shop space? This property on the edge of Traer offers just that. The standout feature is the impressive 30 x 72 insulated pole building with a 12 x 72 lean to across the front, providing outstanding space for hobbyists, contractors, mechanics, collectors, RV storage, or anyone needing room to work and store equipment. The home offers comfortable living with an updated kitchen featuring beautiful marble countertops, a spacious main floor primary suite complete with a jetted tub and separate shower, plus two additional bedrooms upstairs. A wood burning stove provides an inviting heat source during the colder months. Situated on a quiet street at the edge of town, this property offers a peaceful setting with plenty of room to enjoy the outdoors while remaining close to local amenities. Whether you're searching for a home with an incredible workshop, extra storage, or a property with endless potential to make your own, this is an opportunity you won't want to miss. Contact your favorite Broker for a personal tour today.
For sale
$149,900
217 Berlin Ave, Traer, IA 50675
3beds
1,536sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
0.42 Acres Lot
$144,600 Zestimate®
$98/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Two additional bedrooms upstairs
- 12 days
- 233
- 11
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Lance Bertram 319-239-9796,
Fischels Residential Group
Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 20263901
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Dining/Living Room Combo
Other
- Level: Upper
Other
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Wood
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Appliances Negotiable, Refrigerator
- Laundry: 1st Floor
Features
- Granite Counters
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,536 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: None
Features
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Valley
Lot
- Size: 0.42 Acres
- Dimensions: 120x151
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Storage, Pole Barn
- Parcel number: 0190703453001
- Zoning: R-1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Traer
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $98/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $103,600
- Annual tax amount: $1,826
- Date on market: 8/19/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 13 days
- Road surface type: Gravel, Hard Surface Road
Estimated market value
$144,600
$137,000 - $152,000
$895/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/19/2026 | Listed for sale | $149,900$98/sqft |
Source:  Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID #20263901 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,690 +5.6% | $103,600 +13.9% |
| 2024 | $1,600 | $90,930 |
| 2023 | $1,600 +8.4% | $90,930 +1.9% |
| 2022 | $1,476 -5.1% | $89,270 +10.1% |
| 2021 | $1,556 +2.9% | $81,050 +0% |
| 2020 | $1,512 +5.9% | $81,010 |
| 2019 | $1,428 +3.9% | $81,010 +12.2% |
| 2018 | $1,374 | $72,170 -10.9% |
| 2017 | $1,374 -6.4% | $81,020 |
| 2016 | $1,468 | $81,020 |
| 2015 | $1,468 +2.2% | $81,020 |
| 2014 | $1,436 -6.3% | -- |
| 2013 | $1,532 -0.3% | -- |
| 2012 | $1,536 | -- |
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Neighborhood: 50675
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: North Tama
- Middle: North Tama
- High: North Tama
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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