Unique Dual-Dwelling Opportunity on the Edge of Lansing! Discover this blend of flexibility, income potential, and cozy bluff-country living at 420 Lansing Harpers Rd. Situated on a spacious 0.29-acre city lot, this property features two separate independent living structures on a single parcel—offering a unique setup for multi-generational living, a dedicated guest retreat, or an immediate rental income stream to offset your mortgage! The main home is a one 1-story frame ranch that offers a comfortable, efficient layout that includes a kitchen and dining area, bathroom, bedroom and a sunroom. Deck on upper level for enjoying time outside. The basement features a 280 sq. ft. efficiency-style living space with a bathroom, sleeping area, kitchen and dining area. It is separate from the main level and could easily be used as a rental. There is a storage area under the main living space for lawn care equipment, tools and such. Covered area under the deck could be finished off as a patio. Also, on this lot is a1966 single-wide manufactured home (460 sq. ft.) featuring one bedroom and one bathroom, living/dining/kitchen area, and a 128 sq. ft. enclosed front porch. This home has not been occupied for several years and does need updating. Once updated, it could be a private guest house for weekend river travelers, a detached home office, or a long-term rental. Just across the road from the Lansing Boat Launch – enjoy easy access to the Mississippi River. The Driftless Visitor Center and Lansing city park, ball diamond and splash pad are just minutes away. Whether you are a savvy investor looking to add a dual-income asset to your portfolio, or an affordable buyer searching for a weekend basecamp with room for the whole family, this Lansing gem might just your ‘diamond in the rough’ property.
For sale
$190,000
420 Lansing Harpers Rd, Lansing, IA 52151
2beds
924sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1986
0.29 Acres Lot
$183,000 Zestimate®
$206/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Comfortable efficient layoutKitchen and dining area
- 92 days
- 340
- 11
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Barbara E Smed 563-568-7159,
Keller Williams Legacy Group
Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 20262971
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 2
Other
- Level: Upper
Other
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Baseboard, Electric
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Features
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 924 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 280
Property
Parking
- Parking features: None
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
Lot
- Size: 0.29 Acres
- Dimensions: 162x78
Details
- Parcel number: 0833156001
- Zoning: R-1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1986
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Lansing
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $206/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $161,300
- Annual tax amount: $1,896
- Date on market: 7/1/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 93 days
- Road surface type: Gravel
Estimated market value
$183,000
$174,000 - $192,000
$1,063/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/1/2026 | Listed for sale | $190,000$206/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,896 -7.1% | $153,800 +16.5% |
| 2024 | $2,042 -11.4% | $132,000 |
| 2023 | $2,306 +8% | $132,000 +16.3% |
| 2022 | $2,136 -3.8% | $113,500 |
| 2021 | $2,220 +0.4% | $113,500 +2.2% |
| 2020 | $2,212 +4.2% | $111,100 |
| 2019 | $2,122 +1.6% | $111,100 +6.4% |
| 2018 | $2,088 | $104,400 |
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Neighborhood: 52151
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: New Albin
- Middle: Lansing
- High: Lansing
Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.





