Sold for $52,000

$52,000

597 Court Ave, Marengo, IA 52301

3beds

1,661sqft

Single Family Residence

Built in 1920

6,534 Square Feet Lot

$159,400 Zestimate^®

$31/sqft

$1,256 Estimated rent

Home value

$159,400

$135,000 - $180,000

$1,256/mo

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What's special

Formal dining roomBarn-style doorOrnate woodworkModernized kitchenDecorative beamsBuilt-in buffetCorner lot

Craftmeans-style home on a corner lot has tons of potential however, this one will need your touches to bring it back to life. Hardwood flooring is throughout, and a formal dining room with a built-in buffet, ornate woodwork, and decorative beams trim the living room ceiling. Modernized kitchen with a breakfast nook, two bedrooms, and 1 full bath on the main level. The upstairs has one bedroom and attic space for storage. The full basement has just over 1200 square feet of storage space and houses laundry, a half bath, and a newer tankless water heater. The property has radiant heat and no AC unit. One car garage with a barn-style door, and some fencing in the backyard. This property is sold in as-is condition. No kitchen appliances are present. If you are looking for a project this could be the one for you. Bids can be placed on Realtybids.com

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 1
1/2 bathrooms: 1

Other

Level: First

Heating

Hot Water

Appliances

Included: Electric Water Heater

Features

Dining Area, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Main Level Primary
Basement: Full
Has fireplace: Yes
Fireplace features: Insert, Living Room

Interior area

Total interior livable area: 1,661 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,661
Finished area below ground: 0

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 1
Parking features: Detached, Garage
Garage spaces: 1

Features

Levels: One and One Half
Stories: 1.5

Lot

Size: 6,534 Square Feet
Dimensions: 6720

Details

Parcel number: 730610011
Special conditions: Real Estate Owned

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: One and One Half Story
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Frame, Stucco, Wood Siding

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1920

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Location

Region: Marengo

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $31/sqft
Tax assessed value: $97,550
Annual tax amount: $1,590
Date on market: 9/10/2024
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional

Price history

Date	Event	Price
3/28/2025	Sold	$52,000-25.6%$31/sqft
Source: CRAAR, CDRMLS #2406262 Report a problem
2/17/2025	Pending sale	$69,900$42/sqft
Source: Skogman Realty #2406262 Report a problem
2/7/2025	Price change	$69,900-5.5%$42/sqft
Source: Skogman Realty #2406262 Report a problem
1/9/2025	Price change	$74,000-3.9%$45/sqft
Source: Skogman Realty #2406262 Report a problem
12/9/2024	Price change	$77,000-3.6%$46/sqft
Source: Skogman Realty #2406262 Report a problem
11/8/2024	Price change	$79,900-2.6%$48/sqft
Source: Skogman Realty #2406262 Report a problem
10/10/2024	Price change	$82,000-3.4%$49/sqft
Source: Skogman Realty #2406262 Report a problem
9/10/2024	Listed for sale	$84,900+7%$51/sqft
Source: Skogman Realty #2406262 Report a problem
8/14/2024	Sold	$79,350-14.7%$48/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
10/5/2016	Sold	$93,000-6.1%$56/sqft
Source: Iowa City Area AOR #20163644 Report a problem
7/3/2016	Price change	$99,000-5.6%$60/sqft
Source: Skogman Realty #20163644 Report a problem
6/13/2016	Listed for sale	$104,900+41.8%$63/sqft
Source: Skogman Realty Co. #20163644 Report a problem
4/13/2010	Sold	$74,000-8.6%$45/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
11/10/2009	Price change	$81,000-7.4%$49/sqft
Source: Dick Davin Real Estate #20094765 Report a problem
8/7/2009	Listed for sale	$87,500$53/sqft
Source: Dick Davin Real Estate #20094765 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2024	$1,706 -24.8%	$97,550
2023	$2,268 +17.3%	$97,550 -11%
2022	$1,934 +9.2%	$109,570
2021	$1,771 +8.5%	$109,570 +17.1%
2020	$1,632 -7%	$93,580
2019	$1,754 +25.1%	$93,580 +5.2%
2018	$1,402 -4.9%	$88,960 +7.9%
2017	$1,474 +5.3%	$82,410 +4.2%
2016	$1,400	$79,090
2015	$1,400 -0.7%	$79,090 +3.3%
2014	$1,410 +34.5%	$76,550
2013	$1,048	$76,550
2007	$1,048	--