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Sold for $250,000
$250,000
521 University St, Pella, IA 50219
3beds
1,327sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
7,514.1 Square Feet Lot
$267,000 Zestimate®
$188/sqft
$1,733 Estimated rent
Home value
$267,000
$254,000 - $283,000
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Listed by:
Rachel Tiskevics (641)230-0537,
EXP Realty, LLC
Bought with:
Rachel Tiskevics
EXP Realty, LLC
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 681838
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Carpet
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,327
- Total interior livable area: 1,327 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Open, Patio
- Exterior features: Patio
Lot
- Size: 7,514 sqft
- Dimensions: 68.33 x 110
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 000001669400000
- Zoning: RES
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: One and One Half Story,Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar, Stone
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Pella
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/31/2024 | Sold | $250,000-5.7%$188/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #681838 Report a problem | ||
| 3/22/2024 | Pending sale | $265,000$200/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #681838 Report a problem | ||
| 1/19/2024 | Price change | $265,000-3.6%$200/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #681838 Report a problem | ||
| 10/29/2023 | Price change | $275,000-5.2%$207/sqft |
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| 9/12/2023 | Listed for sale | $290,000+279.1%$219/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #681838 Report a problem | ||
| 2/27/2020 | Sold | $76,500-10%$58/sqft |
Source:  NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #5363250 Report a problem | ||
| 2/7/2020 | Pending sale | $85,000$64/sqft |
Source: Pella Real Estate Services #593592 Report a problem | ||
| 12/28/2019 | Price change | $85,000-5.5%$64/sqft |
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| 12/5/2019 | Price change | $89,900-5.4%$68/sqft |
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| 11/13/2019 | Price change | $95,000-4%$72/sqft |
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| 10/21/2019 | Listed for sale | $99,000+66.4%$75/sqft |
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| 10/30/2006 | Sold | $59,500$45/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,108 +64.3% | $232,380 +15.5% |
| 2024 | $1,892 +3.1% | $201,270 +58.1% |
| 2023 | $1,836 +0.9% | $127,330 +20.2% |
| 2022 | $1,820 +2.4% | $105,920 |
| 2021 | $1,778 +12.1% | $105,920 +8.6% |
| 2020 | $1,586 +15.6% | $97,500 |
| 2019 | $1,372 +4.9% | $97,500 +18.6% |
| 2018 | $1,308 -1.9% | $82,190 +5.7% |
| 2017 | $1,334 +5.2% | $77,770 |
| 2016 | $1,268 | $77,770 +6.2% |
| 2015 | $1,268 +8.4% | $73,220 |
| 2014 | $1,170 +7.3% | $73,220 |
| 2013 | $1,090 +1.7% | -- |
| 2012 | $1,072 -0.2% | -- |
| 2011 | $1,074 +4.9% | -- |
| 2010 | $1,024 +6.9% | -- |
| 2009 | $958 +3.5% | -- |
| 2008 | $926 -0.4% | -- |
| 2007 | $930 | -- |
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Neighborhood: 50219
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Lincoln Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-3Distance: 0.8 mi
- 9/10Pella Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 9/10Pella High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Pella
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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