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Price cut: $25K (5/5)

$155,000

394 Prost St, Rubio, IA 52585

1beds

1.2Acres

Unimproved Land

Built in 1906

1.2 Acres Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$76/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Unique and secluded property located just minutes from Lake Darling State Park. This former church offers a one of a kind opportunity with space and character throughout. Numerous updates, including the addition of two non-conforming bedrooms and a laundry room in the lower level, new HVAC (2023), pellet stove for supplemental heat, radon mitigation system (2022), and an updated main level bath with added shower. Additional improvements include remodeled stairs and bell tower, new washer and dryer, and extensive plumbing and electrical upgrades. Exterior features include a new roof on the bell tower, lower level deck, and a storage shed. This unique property offers endless possibilities for residential, recreational, or creative use.

65 days

300

26

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

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

Heating

Forced Air

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Features

Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
Basement: Full,Finished
Has fireplace: No
Common walls with other units/homes: 0

Interior area

Total interior livable area: 2,028 sqft
Finished area below ground: 750

Property

Parking

Parking features: Gravel

Accessibility

Accessibility features: None

Lot

Size: 1.2 Acres
Dimensions: 150' x 250' and 150' x 100'
Features: Corner Lot, Wooded

Details

Foundation area: 1206
Parcel number: 1318134005

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Private Sewer
Water: Rural/Municipality

Community & HOA

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Rubio

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $76/sqft
Tax assessed value: $2,900
Annual tax amount: $1,156
Date on market: 4/21/2026
Cumulative days on market: 250 days
Road surface type: Unimproved

Lisa Murguia

(319) 371-5132

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Estimated market value

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Estimated sales range

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Price history

Date	Event	Price
5/5/2026	Price change	$155,000-13.9%$76/sqft
Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6337447 Report a problem
4/21/2026	Listed for sale	$180,000+140%$89/sqft
Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6337447 Report a problem
12/20/2021	Sold	$75,000-15.7%$37/sqft
Source: Iowa City Area AOR #202104353 Report a problem
10/22/2021	Contingent	$89,000$44/sqft
Source: Iowa City Area AOR #202104353 Report a problem
9/3/2021	Listed for sale	$89,000$44/sqft
Source: Iowa City Area AOR #202104353 Report a problem
8/25/2021	Listing removed	$89,000$44/sqft
Source: Iowa City Area AOR #202104353 Report a problem
8/18/2021	Contingent	$89,000$44/sqft
Source: Iowa City Area AOR #202104353 Report a problem
7/28/2021	Listed for sale	$89,000$44/sqft
Source: Iowa City Area AOR #202104353 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$38	$2,900
2024	$38 -13.6%	$2,900
2023	$44 +4.8%	$2,900
2022	$42	$2,900
2021	$42	$2,900
2020	$42 -4.5%	$2,900
2019	$44 +83.3%	$2,900
2018	$24	$2,900 +81.3%
2017	$24 +9.1%	$1,600
2016	$22 +10%	$1,600 +14.3%
2015	$20	$1,400

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Monthly payment

Estimated monthly payment$1,822

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