Sold for $185,000

$185,000

261 Wilson Ave SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404

3beds

2,027sqft

Single Family Residence, Residential

Built in 1953

0.25 Acres Lot

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$91/sqft

$2,455 Estimated rent

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What's special

Beautifully updated older home with modern upgrades! Newer roof, interior featuring brand new carpet and stylish LVP flooring. Newer appliances and newer HVAC. This home has 3 bedrooms 2.5 bathrooms. Basement is ready for your plan to do what you want. large backyard this home offers easy access to shopping, schools, dining, and very easy access to I 380 making your commute a breeze. Don’t miss out on this move-in ready gem!"

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
Full bathrooms: 2
1/2 bathrooms: 1

Rooms

Room types: Family Room, Living Room

Heating

Natural Gas, Forced Air

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Dishwasher, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Range Or Oven, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
Laundry: In Basement

Features

Family Room On Main Level, Primary On Main Level, Bookcases, Breakfast Bar
Flooring: Carpet, LVP
Basement: Block,Sump Pump,Full,Unfinished
Number of fireplaces: 1
Fireplace features: Family Room, Wood Burning Stove

Interior area

Total structure area: 2,027
Total interior livable area: 2,027 sqft
Finished area above ground: 2,027
Finished area below ground: 0

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 1
Parking features: Garage - Attached
Has attached garage: Yes

Features

Levels: Two
Stories: 2
Patio & porch: Front Porch
Exterior features: Garden

Lot

Size: 0.25 Acres
Dimensions: 60 x 184
Features: Less Than Half Acre, Back Yard

Details

Parcel number: 143330100200000
Zoning: RES
Special conditions: Standard

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential

Materials

Frame, Steel

Condition

Year built: 1953

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities for property: Cable Available

Community & HOA

Community

Features: Park, Playground, Street Lights, Near Shopping, Close To School, Near Public Transport
Security: Smoke Detector(s), Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
Subdivision: N/A

Location

Region: Cedar Rapids

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $91/sqft
Tax assessed value: $196,100
Annual tax amount: $2,534
Date on market: 10/8/2024
Listing terms: Conventional,Cash

Price history

Date	Event	Price
3/14/2025	Sold	$185,000+2.8%$91/sqft
Source: Iowa City Area AOR #202405726 Report a problem
2/15/2025	Pending sale	$179,900$89/sqft
Source: CRAAR, CDRMLS #2408255 Report a problem
12/5/2024	Price change	$179,900-5.3%$89/sqft
Source: Skogman Realty #202405726 Report a problem
11/19/2024	Price change	$189,900-5%$94/sqft
Source: Skogman Realty #202405726 Report a problem
10/21/2024	Price change	$199,900-4.8%$99/sqft
Source: CRAAR, CDRMLS #2407017 Report a problem
10/8/2024	Listed for sale	$209,900$104/sqft
Source: CRAAR, CDRMLS #2407017 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$2,506 -1.1%	$196,100 +14.9%
2024	$2,534 -18.8%	$170,700 -1.3%
2023	$3,122 +10.5%	$172,900 +5.9%
2022	$2,826 -0.6%	$163,200 +9.7%
2021	$2,844 +2.9%	$148,800 +5.7%
2020	$2,764 -5%	$140,800
2019	$2,911 +9.9%	$140,800 +4.6%
2018	$2,648 +3.1%	$134,600 +1%
2017	$2,568 -2.9%	$133,300 +3.4%
2016	$2,646 +6.5%	$128,900 +1.1%
2015	$2,484 +1.1%	$127,524
2014	$2,458 +2.5%	$127,524
2013	$2,398 +8.1%	$127,524 -1.7%
2012	$2,218	$129,668 +2.4%
2011	--	$126,571
2010	$2,010	$126,571 +2%
2008	--	$124,117
2007	--	$124,117 +2.4%
2005	--	$121,250 +7.5%
2004	--	$112,811
2003	--	$112,811 +6%
2002	--	$106,408 +14%
2001	--	$93,340
2000	--	$93,340