Great opportunity to own almost 10 acres of diverse landscape in Johnson County situated between Iowa City and West Branch. This property was once gleaming with life since the 70s, with beautiful landscaping, show worthy gardens, antiques, and classic cars. Now this property is available for a new generation to breathe new life into it. Home includes 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, living room, dining room, country style kitchen, greenhouse, and expandable attic. New water heater in 2024. Home is heated with wood stoves and central furnace; cooled with window unit AC. Overall, the home needs TLC. Outside includes a 2-car garage, 50 X 40 steel utility shed, and several smaller sheds. Property sold in AS-IS CONDITION. Seller will not make repairs. BIDDING PERIOD: OFFERS DUE BY NOON ON TUESDAY, May 14, 2024. Please allow at least 8 hours for the seller to respond. See Addendum for items that are reserved; all other items will remain on the property. Seller will take some plants before closing.
Sold for $301,000
$301,000
5503 Lower West Branch Rd SE, West Branch, IA 52358
2beds
904sqft
Acreage, Residential
Built in 1900
9.77 Acres Lot
$342,700 Zestimate®
$333/sqft
$1,429 Estimated rent
Home value
$342,700
$302,000 - $387,000
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Classic carsCountry style kitchenBeautiful landscapingSmaller shedsShow worthy gardensCentral furnace
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Listed by:
Ben Black 319-400-8956,
Keller Williams Legacy Group
Bought with:
Chris Lehman
Edge Realty Group
Source: Iowa City Area AOR,MLS#: 202402709
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Wall/Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Range Or Oven
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
- Basement: Block,Unfinished
- Attic: Expandable
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning Stove
Interior area
- Total structure area: 904
- Total interior livable area: 904 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 904
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached Carport
- Has carport: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Garden
Lot
- Size: 9.77 Acres
- Features: Over Five Acres, Back Yard, Sloped, Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Greenhouse, Outbuilding, Shed(s), Workshop
- Parcel number: 0911451003
- Zoning: Unknown
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Acreage, Residential
Materials
- Vinyl, Frame
Condition
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Grid Tied
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Private
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: None
Location
- Region: West Branch
- Subdivision: 120140-SCOTT RES
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/4/2024 | Sold | $301,000+20.4%$333/sqft |
Source:  Iowa City Area AOR #202402709 Report a problem | ||
| 5/10/2024 | Listed for sale | $250,000$277/sqft |
Source: Iowa City Area AOR #202402709 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,646 +7.8% | $255,100 +26.9% |
| 2024 | $2,455 -5% | $201,000 |
| 2023 | $2,585 +1.2% | $201,000 +15.1% |
| 2022 | $2,554 +1.8% | $174,700 -15.6% |
| 2021 | $2,510 +1.5% | $206,900 |
| 2020 | $2,474 +12.1% | -- |
| 2019 | $2,206 | -- |
| 2018 | $2,206 +1.2% | $199,000 |
| 2017 | $2,180 -7.2% | $199,000 +20.6% |
| 2016 | $2,350 +23.3% | $165,000 +19.2% |
| 2015 | $1,906 +3.5% | $138,450 +4.5% |
| 2014 | $1,842 | $132,550 +0% |
| 2012 | -- | $132,500 -17.9% |
| 2011 | -- | $161,350 |
| 2009 | -- | $161,350 +22.2% |
| 2008 | -- | $132,000 +14.1% |
| 2005 | $1,236 -0.6% | $115,700 |
| 2004 | $1,244 +10.5% | $115,700 +15.8% |
| 2003 | $1,126 +16.8% | $99,905 +15.2% |
| 2002 | $964 +12.1% | $86,745 +12% |
| 2001 | $860 | $77,480 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 52358
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10West Branch Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 1.8 mi
- 5/10West Branch High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.8 mi
- 3/10Hoover Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 2.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: WestBranch
- Middle: WestBranch
- High: WestBranch
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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- 5503 Lower West Branch Rd SE
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