Smack dab in the center of La Porte City, this home offers a great combination of space, character, and convenience. It’s also outside the flood zone and just a few blocks from the city park. The main floor has a comfortable, welcoming layout with a beautifully updated kitchen, dining space, multiple living areas, two main-floor bedrooms, and convenient main-floor laundry. Hardwood floors, French doors, and unique details throughout give the home plenty of personality. Upstairs you’ll find two additional bedrooms and a full bathroom, along with separate heating and cooling for added comfort. Outside, the fenced-in backyard offers plenty of room for kids, pets, or entertaining. The newer deck is a great spot for grilling and relaxing, while the large front deck gives you another place to enjoy the outdoors. Garage space is another big plus, with a single-stall attached garage and an insulated two-stall detached garage with workshop space. Come check this one out for yourself and see everything it has to offer!
For sale
$249,900
301 Walnut St, La Porte City, IA 50651
4beds
2,009sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1905
7,405 Square Feet Lot
$240,100 Zestimate®
$124/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
French doorsDining spaceComfortable welcoming layoutUnique details throughoutTwo main-floor bedroomsConvenient main-floor laundryHardwood floors
- 21 days
- 327
- 32
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
William R Foss 319-464-2448,
Fischels Residential Group,
Jan Pint 319-361-4737,
Fischels Residential Group
Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 20264383
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
Other
- Level: Upper
Other
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Appliances Negotiable, Dishwasher, Dryer, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: 1st Floor
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Solid Surface Counters
- Doors: French Doors
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,009 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Attached Garage, Detached Garage
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Carport spaces: 3
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio, Covered
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City
Lot
- Size: 7,405 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 60 x 120
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 871225457008
- 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: 1905
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: La Porte City
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $124/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $204,350
- Annual tax amount: $3,345
- Date on market: 9/11/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 21 days
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
$240,100
$228,000 - $252,000
$1,808/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $249,900+2%$124/sqft |
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| 5/19/2026 | Listing removed | $245,000$122/sqft |
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| 3/30/2026 | Price change | $245,000-2%$122/sqft |
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| 10/31/2025 | Price change | $249,900-3.1%$124/sqft |
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| 10/4/2025 | Price change | $258,000-1.7%$128/sqft |
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| 9/1/2025 | Listed for sale | $262,500+11.7%$131/sqft |
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| 4/29/2022 | Sold | $235,000-6%$117/sqft |
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| 3/24/2022 | Pending sale | $249,900$124/sqft |
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| 3/13/2022 | Listed for sale | $249,900$124/sqft |
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| 1/28/2022 | Pending sale | $249,900$124/sqft |
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| 12/26/2021 | Listed for sale | $249,900+257%$124/sqft |
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| 1/7/2010 | Sold | $70,000-6.7%$35/sqft |
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| 12/12/2009 | Listed for sale | $75,000$37/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,597 +3.3% | $204,350 -0.2% |
| 2024 | $3,483 +55.1% | $204,710 |
| 2023 | $2,246 +11.9% | $204,710 +83.7% |
| 2022 | $2,008 -5.3% | $111,420 |
| 2021 | $2,120 +3.5% | $111,420 -0.4% |
| 2020 | $2,048 -3% | $111,870 |
| 2019 | $2,112 +4.2% | $111,870 |
| 2018 | $2,027 +0% | $111,870 |
| 2017 | $2,026 +0.8% | $111,870 |
| 2016 | $2,010 | $111,870 |
| 2015 | $2,010 +4.5% | $111,870 |
| 2014 | $1,924 -0.8% | $111,870 |
| 2012 | $1,939 | $111,870 |
| 2011 | -- | $111,870 +14.1% |
| 2010 | $1,623 +3.3% | $98,010 |
| 2009 | $1,571 +1.3% | $98,010 |
| 2008 | $1,550 +3.2% | $98,010 +7% |
| 2007 | $1,503 +3.7% | $91,600 |
| 2006 | $1,449 +20.5% | $91,600 +5.9% |
| 2005 | $1,202 +9% | $86,530 +31% |
| 2003 | $1,103 +1.4% | $66,070 |
| 2002 | $1,088 +8.7% | $66,070 +18% |
| 2001 | $1,001 | $55,990 |
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Neighborhood: 50651
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Union Com. School - LPC Elementary
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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