Historic 1872 two-story brick building on a 0.4-acre lot in South English, Iowa. This is a rare opportunity for a builder, investor, or preservation-minded buyer to restore or redevelop a piece of local history. The building retains its original masonry, massing, and architectural character. The south facade has a structural opening that requires stabilization. The property is being sold as-is.
The interior has high ceilings, wood floors, and open spaces on the first floor with three bedrooms and a bathroom on the second floor.
The original 1872 bricks have been independently valued at approximately $15,000 for salvage. A structural engineer's pre-assessment and stabilization plan is available to serious buyers, as well as a masonry contractor's bid for restoration. These documents confirm the 1872 masonry is structurally sound and fully repairable.
The building is owned by XYZ Real Estate Company, LLC. It has public water and sewer available. The electrical is not one although the electrical box looks intact. The lot is approximately 0.4 acres with a detached car port. The property is zoned residential and is located on a quiet street in South English, just off the main highway. It is an existing beautiful building with large amounts of potential. Please write through the platform or call and ask for Justin if interested.
For sale by owner
$24,900
308 Monroe St, South English, IA 52335
3beds
2,000sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 1872
0.4 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$12/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Architectural characterDetached car portOriginal masonryWood floorsHigh ceilingsThree bedrooms
- 10 days
- 396
- 17
Listed by:
Property Owner (319) 519-1918
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced air, Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: None
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,000 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Carport
Features
- Exterior features: Brick
Lot
- Size: 0.4 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: SECOE009300
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Materials
- brick
- Foundation: Masonry
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1872
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: On Site Laundry Available
Location
- Region: South English
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $12/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $23,360
- Annual tax amount: $206
- Date on market: 10/23/2026
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$923/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/23/2026 | Listed for sale | $24,900+25.1%$12/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 8/1/2024 | Listing removed | $19,900$10/sqft |
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| 1/4/2024 | Listed for sale | $19,900$10/sqft |
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| 1/2/2024 | Listing removed | $19,900$10/sqft |
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| 8/1/2023 | Listed for sale | $19,900-20.1%$10/sqft |
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| 8/1/2023 | Listing removed | $24,900$12/sqft |
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| 6/22/2023 | Price change | $24,900-12.6%$12/sqft |
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| 2/21/2023 | Listed for sale | $28,500-3.4%$14/sqft |
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| 8/24/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 7/22/2022 | Listed for sale | $29,500+18%$15/sqft |
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| 3/30/2021 | Sold | $25,000-16.4%$13/sqft |
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| 2/26/2021 | Pending sale | $29,900$15/sqft |
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| 1/26/2021 | Listed for sale | $29,900$15/sqft |
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| 1/26/2021 | Listing removed | $29,900$15/sqft |
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| 1/26/2021 | Price change | $29,900-25.1%$15/sqft |
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| 9/9/2020 | Price change | $39,900-20%$20/sqft |
Source: Lepic-Kroeger, REALTORS #202002901 Report a problem | ||
| 6/21/2020 | Price change | $49,900-16.7%$25/sqft |
Source: Lepic-Kroeger, REALTORS #202002901 Report a problem | ||
| 4/30/2020 | Listed for sale | $59,900$30/sqft |
Source: Lepic-Kroeger, REALTORS #202002901 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $206 +2% | $23,360 +66.1% |
| 2024 | $202 -7.3% | $14,060 |
| 2023 | $218 -72.4% | $14,060 +6.9% |
| 2022 | $790 -27.5% | $13,150 -73% |
| 2021 | $1,090 -7.1% | $48,790 -23.4% |
| 2020 | $1,174 +9.7% | $63,680 |
| 2019 | $1,070 +4.7% | $63,680 +11.8% |
| 2018 | $1,021 -0.1% | $56,970 +5% |
| 2017 | $1,022 +6.5% | $54,250 |
| 2016 | $960 | $54,250 |
| 2015 | $960 +3.4% | $54,250 |
| 2014 | $928 +2.2% | $54,250 |
| 2013 | $908 -5.2% | -- |
| 2012 | $958 -11.6% | -- |
| 2011 | $1,084 +9.7% | -- |
| 2010 | $988 | -- |
| 2009 | $988 | -- |
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Est. payment
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Neighborhood: 52335
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: English Valley
- Middle: English Valley
- High: English Valley
Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.


