Charming 3 bedroom / 2 1/2 bath two-story home with many upgrades offering a great blend of character, natural light, and everyday functionality. The completely updated kitchen is an absolute delight and the heart of this home. It includes an island that opens to the spacious dining and living areas, creating an easy flow. The large bonus room with vaulted ceilings adds valuable extra space—perfect for a second living area, playroom, or hobby space—featuring a cozy wood-burning stove. Upstairs offers 3 bedrooms and two full baths including an en suite primary with ample closet space. Outside, enjoy the lovely brick patio overlooking established perennials in the fenced in yard - ideal for relaxing, gardening, or letting kids and pets play. The two-car garage and extra parking space in back provides convenient, private parking. A solid, welcoming home with space to grow, close to schools, and walking distance to the town square. This home is an absolute gem - don't miss it!
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Price cut: $14K (6/9)
$265,000
306 W Madison Ave, Fairfield, IA 52556
3beds
2,218sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1910
8,276 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$119/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Convenient private parkingCompletely updated kitchenNatural lightFenced in yardLovely brick patioEasy flowCozy wood-burning stove
- 73 days |
- 177 |
- 10 |
Zillow last checked:
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Listed by:
Loren Town 641-919-2310,
Fairfield Real Estate
Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6337852
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Dining room
- Description: Separate/Formal Dining Rm
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
- Basement: Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Common walls with other units/homes: 0
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,218 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,218
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Gravel
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
Lot
- Size: 8,276 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 61.5 FF
Details
- Foundation area: 884
- Parcel number: 0636101003
- Zoning: Residential-Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Metal Siding
- Roof: Shingle,Pitched
Condition
- Year built: 1910
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: SOUTHWESTERN
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Fairfield
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $119/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $233,200
- Annual tax amount: $3,672
- Date on market: 5/1/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 74 days
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/9/2026 | Price change | $265,000-5%$119/sqft |
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| 5/1/2026 | Listed for sale | $279,000+149.3%$126/sqft |
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| 1/10/2020 | Listing removed | $1,100 |
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| 12/10/2019 | Listed for rent | $1,100-4.3% |
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| 5/30/2018 | Listing removed | $1,150$1/sqft |
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| 5/21/2018 | Listed for rent | $1,150$1/sqft |
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| 11/9/2012 | Sold | $111,900-2.6%$50/sqft |
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| 10/19/2012 | Price change | $114,900-8%$52/sqft |
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| 7/28/2012 | Price change | $124,900-10.7%$56/sqft |
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| 6/9/2012 | Price change | $139,900-6.7%$63/sqft |
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| 4/4/2012 | Listed for sale | $149,900$68/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,672 +4.7% | $233,200 +22.5% |
| 2024 | $3,506 +11.3% | $190,300 |
| 2023 | $3,150 +2.2% | $190,300 +25.1% |
| 2022 | $3,082 +0.5% | $152,100 |
| 2021 | $3,068 +1.1% | $152,100 +5.2% |
| 2020 | $3,034 -4.6% | $144,600 |
| 2019 | $3,180 +4.3% | $144,600 +2.8% |
| 2018 | $3,050 +4.4% | $140,700 -0.1% |
| 2017 | $2,922 +0.6% | $140,900 |
| 2016 | $2,906 +19.7% | $140,900 +21.5% |
| 2015 | $2,428 | $116,000 |
| 2014 | $2,428 -7.7% | $116,000 |
| 2013 | $2,630 +27.5% | -- |
| 2012 | $2,062 -0.1% | -- |
| 2011 | $2,064 +5.6% | -- |
| 2010 | $1,954 +8.7% | -- |
| 2009 | $1,798 +6.8% | -- |
| 2008 | $1,684 +6.4% | -- |
| 2007 | $1,582 | -- |
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Neighborhood: 52556
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Pence Elementary SchoolGrades: 2-4Distance: 0.4 mi
- 6/10Fairfield Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 3/10Fairfield High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
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