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.
Active - contingent
Price cut: $10K (7/22)
$145,000
394 Prost St, Rubio, IA 52585
1beds
1.2Acres
Unimproved Land
Built in 1906
1.2 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$71/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 112 days |
- 359 |
- 21 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Lisa Murguia 319-371-5132,
Fairfield Real Estate
Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6337447
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
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: $71/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,900
- Annual tax amount: $1,178
- Date on market: 4/21/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 113 days
- Road surface type: Unimproved
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/22/2026 | Price change | $145,000-6.5%$71/sqft |
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| 5/5/2026 | Price change | $155,000-13.9%$76/sqft |
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| 4/21/2026 | Listed for sale | $180,000+140%$89/sqft |
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| 12/20/2021 | Sold | $75,000-15.7%$37/sqft |
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| 10/22/2021 | Contingent | $89,000$44/sqft |
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| 9/3/2021 | Listed for sale | $89,000$44/sqft |
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| 8/25/2021 | Listing removed | $89,000$44/sqft |
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| 8/18/2021 | Contingent | $89,000$44/sqft |
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| 7/28/2021 | Listed for sale | $89,000$44/sqft |
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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 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Monthly payment
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 52585
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Pekin Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 12.5 mi
- 5/10Pekin Community High SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 12.5 mi
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