If you’ve ever wanted a home with true character and a story behind it, this historic Anglo-Italianate 2-story brick beauty may be the one that speaks to you. Situated on a large, tree-lined corner lot, the home welcomes you with a deep covered front porch made for porch swings, quiet evenings, and imagining a different era. Inside, nearly 2,600 square feet showcases craftsmanship that simply can’t be recreated today — soaring 10½-foot ceilings, spacious rooms, rich hardwood floors, exposed brick accents, pocket doors, and a beautiful ornate staircase that reflects the home’s heritage. Graceful arched windows fill the home with natural light, while classic double entry doors provide a timeless first impression. Offering 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths, plus a full basement with wine cellar, the home blends historic character with everyday livability. A detached 2-car garage completes this rare opportunity for the buyer who appreciates architecture, history, and a home with a story to tell.
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$150,000
521 20th St, Fort Madison, IA 52627
3beds
2,590sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1884
0.37 Acres Lot
$150,700 Zestimate®
$58/sqft
$1,359 Estimated rent
Home value
$150,700
Estimated sales range
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Pocket doorsLarge tree-lined corner lotSpacious roomsRich hardwood floorsExposed brick accentsBeautiful ornate staircase
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Listed by:
Corey Fraise 319-470-0115,
Fraise Auction & Real Estate,
Carrie A Fraise 319-371-5638,
Fraise Auction & Real Estate
Bought with:
John E Mercer IV, ***
Midwest Realty
Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6335964
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
Other
- Level: Upper
Dining room
- Description: Eat In Kitchen
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Basement
Other
- Level: Basement
Other
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Upper
Family room
- Level: Basement
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Trim: Painted
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate
- Windows: Drapes, Screens, Window Treatments
- Basement: Full,Concrete
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,590 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,590
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Other
Features
- Levels: Two
Lot
- Size: 0.37 Acres
- Dimensions: 145 x 111
- Features: Corner Lot, Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 024715041560150
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Age 8 Years or Less,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1884
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Fort Madison
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/30/2026 | Sold | $150,000-9.1%$58/sqft |
Source:  NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6335964 Report a problem | ||
| 4/13/2026 | Pending sale | $165,000$64/sqft |
Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6335964 Report a problem | ||
| 3/2/2026 | Listed for sale | $165,000$64/sqft |
Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6335964 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,608 -3.3% | $182,800 +12.9% |
| 2024 | $2,696 -0.9% | $161,960 |
| 2023 | $2,720 +16.4% | $161,960 +24.1% |
| 2022 | $2,336 -1% | $130,500 |
| 2021 | $2,360 | $130,500 +4.1% |
| 2020 | $2,360 +3.1% | $125,370 |
| 2019 | $2,290 +3.6% | $125,370 +6% |
| 2018 | $2,210 -6.3% | $118,270 +9.6% |
| 2017 | $2,358 +12.7% | $107,950 |
| 2016 | $2,092 | $107,950 |
| 2015 | $2,092 -0.8% | $107,950 |
| 2014 | $2,108 +14.6% | $107,950 |
| 2013 | $1,840 -3.9% | -- |
| 2012 | $1,914 +6.9% | -- |
| 2011 | $1,790 -0.6% | -- |
| 2010 | $1,800 +22.6% | -- |
| 2009 | $1,468 +1.7% | -- |
| 2008 | $1,444 +7.1% | -- |
| 2007 | $1,348 | -- |
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Neighborhood: 52627
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NAFort Madison Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 1.9 mi
- 4/10Fort Madison High SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 0.3 mi
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