For sale

$130,000

305 S Chestnut St, Jefferson, IA 50129

4beds

1,511sqft

$1,032/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1928

-- sqft lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$86/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Formal dining roomTwo-car detached garageAttractive woodwork accentsLarge rear parking areaNewer windowsWrap-around porchWood burning fireplace

Charming 4-bedroom Craftsman cottage in Jefferson, Iowa. Listen to the sound of the bell tower as you sit on your wrap-around porch welcoming your guests as it leads into a large 12' x 25' living room with a wood burning fireplace. Formal dining room with an emphasis on attractive woodwork accents delivers a warm inviting feel. Pristine solid wood doors and trim showcase the craftsmanship of this home. Thoughtful updates over the years include newer windows, flooring, paint, plumbing, and electrical. Outside, you’ll find a two-car detached garage, large rear parking area, and a newer 10' x 10' utility shed for extra storage. Tucked away on a quiet street in a welcoming community, this move-in ready home offers the charm and space you’ve been searching for. Call today and schedule to see it in person.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
3/4 bathrooms: 1
1/2 bathrooms: 1
Main level bedrooms: 4

Heating

Forced Air, Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Stove

Features

Separate/Formal Dining Room
Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Vinyl
Basement: Unfinished
Number of fireplaces: 1
Fireplace features: Wood Burning

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,511
Total interior livable area: 1,511 sqft
Finished area below ground: 0

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
Garage spaces: 2

Features

Stories: 1
Patio & porch: Open, Patio
Exterior features: Patio

Details

Parcel number: 1108312003
Zoning: R-Res

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Craftsman,Ranch
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Brick, Metal Siding
Foundation: Block
Roof: Asphalt,Shingle

Condition

Year built: 1928

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Jefferson

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $86/sqft
Tax assessed value: $136,700
Annual tax amount: $2,294
Date on market: 5/2/2026
Cumulative days on market: 154 days
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Road surface type: Asphalt

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

Price history

Date	Event	Price
5/2/2026	Price change	$130,000-6.5%$86/sqft
Source: DMMLS #739866 Report a problem
8/15/2025	Price change	$139,000-0.7%$92/sqft
Source: DMMLS #724405 Report a problem
4/29/2025	Pending sale	$140,000$93/sqft
Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6325366 Report a problem
3/3/2025	Listed for sale	$140,000+12%$93/sqft
Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6325366 Report a problem
10/27/2024	Listing removed	--
Source: Owner Report a problem
10/2/2024	Listed for sale	$125,000-2.3%$83/sqft
Source: Owner Report a problem
11/19/2022	Listing removed	--
Source: Owner Report a problem
8/31/2022	Listed for sale	$128,000$85/sqft
Source: Owner Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$2,294 +2%	$136,700 +6.6%
2024	$2,250 +27.7%	$128,200 -0.3%
2023	$1,762 +2.1%	$128,600 +48.7%
2022	$1,726 +6.3%	$86,500
2021	$1,624 +2.5%	$86,500 +9.8%
2020	$1,584 +11.1%	$78,800
2019	$1,426 +3.2%	$78,800 +13.7%
2018	$1,382	$69,300 +84.8%
2017	$1,382 +74.9%	$37,500
2016	$790	$37,500
2015	$790	$37,500
2014	$790 +1.5%	$37,500
2013	$778 +2.9%	--
2012	$756 +4.7%	--
2011	$722 +0.3%	--
2010	$720 -3.7%	--
2009	$748 +2.2%	--
2008	$732 +7.6%	--
2007	$680	--