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  • $175,000

    509 E Robinson St, Knoxville, IA 50138

    3beds
    1,540sqft
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    $1,296/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1920
    7,405 Square Feet Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $114/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Formal dining roomAdjacent red pantry roomFabulous wallpaperInviting enclosed backyardCovered patio
    Prepare to be delighted! From the street, this 1920 home keeps its secrets—but swing in from the alley and you’ll discover the good stuff: a 2-car garage, an inviting enclosed backyard, and a covered patio begging for porch swings, string lights, and summer lemonade. Step inside and it’s a vintage time-travel treat. Think beautiful 1920s woodwork, preserved with care, paired with 1970s flocked wallpaper so pristine you might just decide it’s iconic. This home is solid, clean, and bursting with personality. Enter to the living room graced with a beautiful staircase, continue through a formal dining room, ready for Sunday dinners, game nights, or whatever vibe you bring with you. The kitchen has all appliances, the laundry, and an adjacent red pantry room. Upstairs are 3 bedrooms and 1 bath - all with fabulous wallpaper! The partially finished basement adds bonus space—perfect for storage, hobbies, or a cozy retreat. Is it dated? Absolutely. Is it charming? Completely. And with a few thoughtful updates, you could have the coolest vintage-meets-modern home just a block from the Knoxville square. Come take a look—you might just fall for its quirky, well-loved soul. This home is part of an estate and is being sold AS IS. All information obtained from the owner and public records.
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    Listed by:

    Annie Leonard 641-204-9228,

    Iowa Realty Knoxville,

    Arvin Van Waardhuizen 641-842-2910,

    Iowa Realty Knoxville

    Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 736889MLS LogoOriginating 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
      • Central Air
      Appliances
      • Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Freezer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
      • Laundry: Main Level
      Features
      • Separate/Formal Dining Room, Window Treatments
      • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl
      • Basement: Partial
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,540
      • Total interior livable area: 1,540 sqft
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      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
      • Garage spaces: 2
      Accessibility
      • Accessibility features: Grab Bars
      Features
      • Levels: One and One Half
      • Stories: 1.5
      • Patio & porch: Covered, Patio
      • Exterior features: Patio
      • Fencing: Wood
      Lot
      • Size: 7,405 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 60 x 120
      Details
      • Parcel number: 000001130600000
      • Zoning: Res

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: One and One Half Story
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Metal Siding
      • Foundation: Poured, Stone
      Condition
      • Year built: 1920

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Security: Fire Alarm
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Knoxville

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $114/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $113,000
      • Annual tax amount: $1,632
      • Date on market: 3/25/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 69 days
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
      • Road surface type: Asphalt

        Estimated market value

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        Estimated sales range

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        $1,412/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        6/30/2026Pending sale$175,000$114/sqft
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        4/16/2026Listed for sale$175,000$114/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #736889 Report a problem
        3/31/2026Pending sale$175,000$114/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #736889 Report a problem
        3/25/2026Listed for sale$175,000$114/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #736889 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$1,430 -5.7%$113,000 +8.1%
        2024$1,516 -11.8%$104,550
        2023$1,718 +2.9%$104,550 +20%
        2022$1,670 +10.4%$87,090
        2021$1,512 +2%$87,090 +17.3%
        2020$1,482 +18.9%$74,260
        2019$1,246 +5.8%$74,260 +18.2%
        2018$1,178 +0.2%$62,820
        2017$1,176 +2.6%$62,820
        2016$1,146 $62,820 +8%
        2015$1,146 +10%$58,170
        2014$1,042 +4.8%$58,170
        2013$994 -3.7%--
        2012$1,032 -4.3%--
        2011$1,078 +9.1%--
        2010$988 +5.8%--
        2009$934 +4.2%--
        2008$896 +19.1%--
        2007$752 --
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 50138

        Getting around

        68 / 100
        Somewhat Walkable
        47 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

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        • District: Knoxville

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