1920s Character Near the Square! Located just northwest of Oskaloosa’s historic downtown, this delightful three bedroom home perfectly balances its original 1920s soul with thoughtful, practical improvements. The inviting interior features a freshly painted palette throughout its 1,138 square foot layout. On the main level, you’ll find a functional kitchen fully equipped with a stove, refrigerator, microwave, and moveable dishwasher, alongside a full bathroom and a versatile breezeway. The upper level preserves the home’s warmth with original wood flooring across all three bedrooms, including one featuring the added convenience of dual closets.
The property includes a full basement with a walkout door, providing easy exterior access. Outside, the home is wrapped in durable metal siding and includes a substantial storage shed that sits on a spacious 0.17 acre m/l lot. Combining classic craftsmanship with a prime location, 438 N 4th Street represents a solid opportunity for those seeking a home with timeless appeal.
Pending
Price cut: $6K (7/10)
$124,000
438 N 4th St, Oskaloosa, IA 52577
3beds
1,138sqft
:
Get pre-qualified$933/mo
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
7,405 Square Feet Lot
$121,000 Zestimate®
$109/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Versatile breezewayFreshly painted palette throughoutSubstantial storage shedDurable metal siding
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Listed by:
Ciara Ward (641)230-0007,
Pella Real Estate Services
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 740026
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
Features
- Dining Area
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,138
- Total interior livable area: 1,138 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Carport
- Has carport: Yes
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Patio & porch: Covered, Patio
- Exterior features: Patio, Storage
Lot
- Size: 7,405 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 60 x 120
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 1118157002
- Zoning: R
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: One and One Half Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Metal Siding
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Oskaloosa
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $109/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $116,650
- Annual tax amount: $1,412
- Date on market: 5/5/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 95 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
Zestimate®
$121,000
Estimated sales range
$115,000 - $127,000
Rent Zestimate®
$1,182/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/24/2026 | Pending sale | $124,000$109/sqft |
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| 7/10/2026 | Price change | $124,000-4.6%$109/sqft |
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| 5/20/2026 | Price change | $130,000-3.7%$114/sqft |
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| 5/5/2026 | Listed for sale | $135,000+17.4%$119/sqft |
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| 7/1/2024 | Sold | $115,000+6.6%$101/sqft |
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| 6/12/2024 | Pending sale | $107,900$95/sqft |
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| 5/29/2024 | Contingent | $107,900$95/sqft |
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| 5/23/2024 | Listed for sale | $107,900+35%$95/sqft |
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| 2/18/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 5/19/2022 | Listing removed | $79,900+6.5%$70/sqft |
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| 2/17/2021 | Sold | $75,000-6.1%$66/sqft |
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| 1/13/2021 | Pending sale | $79,900$70/sqft |
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| 11/16/2020 | Price change | $79,900-3.2%$70/sqft |
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| 11/4/2020 | Price change | $82,500-2.4%$72/sqft |
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| 10/19/2020 | Listed for sale | $84,500$74/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,412 +0.6% | $116,650 +48.3% |
| 2024 | $1,404 -15.2% | $78,640 |
| 2023 | $1,656 +4% | $78,640 +0.2% |
| 2022 | $1,592 +41.6% | $78,510 |
| 2021 | $1,124 +1.4% | $78,510 +29.1% |
| 2020 | $1,108 +4.9% | $60,790 |
| 2019 | $1,056 +4.1% | $60,790 +5.8% |
| 2018 | $1,014 | $57,440 +5.9% |
| 2017 | $1,014 -11.8% | $54,220 |
| 2016 | $1,150 | $54,220 |
| 2015 | $1,150 +3.2% | $54,220 |
| 2014 | $1,114 +4.5% | $54,220 |
| 2013 | $1,066 +2.9% | -- |
| 2012 | $1,036 -2.8% | -- |
| 2011 | $1,066 +2.1% | -- |
| 2010 | $1,044 +4.4% | -- |
| 2009 | $1,000 +0.4% | -- |
| 2008 | $996 +5.5% | -- |
| 2007 | $944 | -- |
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Neighborhood: 52577
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Oskaloosa Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.4 mi
- 7/10Oskaloosa Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 5/10Oskaloosa High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Oskaloosa
Source: DMMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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