At the edge of town, where evenings slow down and summer walks to the pool still feel like part of small-town living, you'll find this refreshed 3-bedroom home sitting on an impressive 17,000 sq. ft. lot in the heart of Jewell. From the moment you step inside, the updates are easy to appreciate. Fresh interior paint gives the home a clean, bright feel, while brand-new carpet throughout adds warmth and comfort to every room. The kitchen has been refreshed with refaced and painted cabinets and drawers, updated Formica countertops, and a new dishwasher, while additional improvements throughout the home help create a move-in ready feel. Main-level laundry adds everyday convenience, and the new AC helps keep the home comfortable through Iowa summers. Outside, the oversized lot offers room to garden, entertain, play, or simply enjoy extra space rarely found in town. The detached 2-car garage provides great storage and parking. Located close to schools, Casey's, the city park, and the swimming pool, this property combines updates, location, and small-town charm into a place that truly feels like home.
For sale
Price cut: $7K (6/2)
$168,000
242 Main St, Jewell, IA 50130
3beds
1,258sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1920
0.45 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$134/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Clean bright feelUpdated formica countertopsBrand-new carpet throughoutFresh interior paintNew acMain-level laundryNew dishwasher
- 45 days |
- 424 |
- 22 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Kimberly Bloem 515-233-2623,
CENTURY 21 SIGNATURE-Ames
Source: CIBR,MLS#: 70161
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
Full bathroom
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Basement
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: Laminate, Carpet
- Basement: Daylight,Sump Pump
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,258
- Total interior livable area: 1,258 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage
- Has garage: Yes
Lot
- Size: 0.45 Acres
- Dimensions: 66 x 297
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 40872434302004
- Zoning: R
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Block
Condition
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Jewell
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $134/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $107,470
- Annual tax amount: $1,840
- Date on market: 6/24/2026
- Road surface type: Hard Surface
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/2/2026 | Price change | $168,000-4%$134/sqft |
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| 5/12/2026 | Listed for sale | $175,000+108.8%$139/sqft |
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| 10/7/2004 | Sold | $83,800$67/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,840 +4.5% | $107,470 -3.7% |
| 2024 | $1,761 +23.9% | $111,600 |
| 2023 | $1,422 -1.2% | $111,600 +35.4% |
| 2022 | $1,439 +2.1% | $82,430 |
| 2021 | $1,410 +3.7% | $82,430 +3.9% |
| 2020 | $1,360 -11.5% | $79,340 |
| 2019 | $1,536 | $79,340 -7% |
| 2018 | $1,536 | $85,350 +1.8% |
| 2017 | $1,536 -9.1% | $83,840 |
| 2016 | $1,690 | $83,840 +6% |
| 2015 | $1,690 +16.6% | $79,090 |
| 2014 | $1,450 | $79,090 |
| 2013 | -- | $79,090 +12.3% |
| 2012 | $1,204 -6.1% | $70,450 |
| 2011 | $1,282 +4.2% | -- |
| 2010 | $1,230 -11.4% | -- |
| 2009 | $1,388 +4.2% | -- |
| 2008 | $1,332 +3.1% | -- |
| 2007 | $1,292 +68.4% | -- |
| 2005 | $767 | -- |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 50130
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10South Hamilton Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.4 mi
- 8/10South Hamilton Middle And High SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 0.4 mi
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- Iowa
- Hamilton County
- Jewell
- 50130
- 242 Main St





