Looking for a move-in ready home with great space and even better value? It’s right here in the heart of Palo! Flow & design keeps everyday living and quiet space separate—perfect for flexible lifestyles or multi-generational needs. Gorgeous updated kitchen with eat-in area + breakfast bar—tons of storage, natural light, and room for your crew. Two spacious living areas—one up, one down—great for movie nights, play zones, or hosting holiday get-togethers. Outside you will enjoy having a 2-stall garage with extra parking—bring your boat, camper, or weekend projects. Even more space to entertain and enjoy life in the sunny backyard, large deck, and patio—your blank slate for summer fun or relaxing evenings! Give me (or your Realtor) a call to take a tour!
Sold for $265,000
$265,000
52 Thompson Dr, Palo, IA 52324
3beds
1,599sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1985
0.34 Acres Lot
$273,900 Zestimate®
$166/sqft
$1,809 Estimated rent
Home value
$273,900
$255,000 - $296,000
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Ainsley Snyder 319-775-2420,
Keller Williams Legacy Group
Bought with:
NONMEMBER
Source: Iowa City Area AOR,MLS#: 202504212
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Family Room
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range Or Oven, Refrigerator, Water Softener Owned
- Laundry: In Basement, Laundry Room
Features
- Family Room On Main Level, Breakfast Area, Breakfast Bar
- Flooring: Carpet, LVP
- Basement: Full,Finished
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,599
- Total interior livable area: 1,599 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,104
- Finished area below ground: 495
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Guest, Heated Garage, Parking Pad
- Has garage: Yes
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Side Split
- Patio & porch: Patio, Front Porch
Lot
- Size: 0.34 Acres
- Dimensions: 175 x 98 x 128 x 98
- Features: Less Than Half Acre, Level
Details
- Parcel number: 122917800500000
- Zoning: Residential
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Frame, Vinyl
Condition
- Year built: 1985
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public, Private
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park, Street Lights
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: MEL THOMPSON'S 2ND
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Palo
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $166/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $199,800
- Annual tax amount: $3,363
- Date on market: 6/25/2025
- Listing terms: Conventional,Cash
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/22/2025 | Sold | $265,000-1.9%$166/sqft |
Source:  Iowa City Area AOR #202504212 Report a problem | ||
| 8/19/2025 | Pending sale | $270,000$169/sqft |
Source:  CRAAR, CDRMLS #2504571 Report a problem | ||
| 6/26/2025 | Listed for sale | $270,000+130.8%$169/sqft |
Source: CRAAR, CDRMLS #2504571 Report a problem | ||
| 1/6/2003 | Sold | $117,000$73/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,244 +1.2% | $199,800 -10.4% |
| 2024 | $3,206 +5% | $222,900 |
| 2023 | $3,052 -1.4% | $222,900 +34% |
| 2022 | $3,094 +4.2% | $166,300 |
| 2021 | $2,968 +1.9% | $166,300 +7.6% |
| 2020 | $2,912 +4.6% | $154,500 |
| 2019 | $2,784 +6.6% | $154,500 +12% |
| 2018 | $2,612 +2.3% | $137,900 +6.5% |
| 2017 | $2,554 +2.7% | $129,500 |
| 2016 | $2,488 +3.9% | $129,500 |
| 2015 | $2,394 -1.2% | $129,500 |
| 2014 | $2,424 +2.3% | $129,500 |
| 2013 | $2,370 +36.4% | $129,500 +24.1% |
| 2012 | $1,738 | $104,326 |
| 2011 | -- | $104,326 |
| 2010 | $1,396 | $104,326 -7.2% |
| 2008 | -- | $112,406 |
| 2007 | -- | $112,406 +5% |
| 2005 | -- | $107,053 +5% |
| 2004 | -- | $101,955 +2.4% |
| 2003 | -- | $99,612 +5% |
| 2002 | -- | $94,869 |
| 2001 | -- | $94,869 +7% |
| 2000 | -- | $88,663 |
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Neighborhood: 52324
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Viola Gibson Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 4.4 mi
- 7/10Harding Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 7.9 mi
- 3/10John F Kennedy High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 6.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: ViolaGibson
- Middle: Harding
- High: Kennedy
Source: Iowa City Area AOR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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