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For sale by owner
  • $129,000

    505 W Grimes Ave, Fairfield, IA 52556

    2beds
    918sqft
    : 
    $1,006/mo
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    SingleFamily
    Built in 1900
    8,189 Square Feet Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $141/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Central airNew roofWater heaterKitchen appliances
    Cute GrandmaCore House For Sale in Fairfield. 2 bedroom, 1 remodeled bathroom, 918 sf. NEW roof, furnace, central air & water heater. 5 fruit trees, 2 garden sheds. Kitchen appliances and W/D. $129k with possible owner financing. More info and photos please contact owner.
    What the owner loves about this home
    Easy walk to groceries and town square. Special zoning.
    16 days
    358
    6
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    Property Owner (641) 200-1318

    This property is for sale by owner and Zillow, Inc. is displaying it at the owner's request. It is not subject to a listing agreement with Zillow, Inc. or its affiliates.

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 2
      • Bathrooms: 1
      • Full bathrooms: 1
      Heating
      • Forced air, Gas
      Cooling
      • Central
      Appliances
      • Included: Dryer, Range / Oven, Refrigerator
      Features
      • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
      • Basement: None
      Interior area
      • Total interior livable area: 918 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Parking features: Off-street
      Features
      • Exterior features: Other, Composition
      Lot
      • Size: 8,189 Square Feet
      Details
      • Parcel number: 0626286010

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      Materials
      • Frame
      • Foundation: Concrete Block
      • Roof: Asphalt
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1900

      Community & HOA

      Location
      • Region: Fairfield

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $141/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $75,500
      • Annual tax amount: $1,006
      • Date on market: 8/25/2026

        Estimated market value

        Not available

        Estimated sales range

        Not available

        $835/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        8/25/2026Listed for sale$129,000+48.3%$141/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        8/7/2024Sold$87,000-0.6%$95/sqft
        Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6319052 Report a problem
        8/7/2024Pending sale$87,500$95/sqft
        Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6319052 Report a problem
        7/10/2024Contingent$87,500$95/sqft
        Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6319052 Report a problem
        7/9/2024Listed for sale$87,500-95.8%$95/sqft
        Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6319052 Report a problem
        8/31/2017Sold$2,073,700$2,259/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$1,006 +4.8%$75,500 +44.9%
        2024$960 +2.6%$52,100
        2023$936 +27.5%$52,100 +15.3%
        2022$734 -0.3%$45,200
        2021$736 +19.9%$45,200 +4.4%
        2020$614 -1.3%$43,300 +13.6%
        2019$622 +5.1%$38,100 +5.8%
        2018$592 -9.8%$36,000 -5.8%
        2017$656 +88.5%$38,200
        2016$348 -1.1%$38,200 +57.2%
        2015$352 $24,300
        2014$352 +1.1%$24,300
        2013$348 -28.1%--
        2012$484 +19.2%--
        2011$406 +7.4%--
        2010$378 -15.2%--
        2009$446 +4.7%--
        2008$426 +8.1%--
        2007$394 --
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 52556

        Getting around

        76 / 100
        Very Walkable
        60 / 100
        Bikeable

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