Move right in and enjoy this newly renovated ranch home. The main level features 2 bedrooms, 1 full bath, a spacious living area, a functional kitchen, a main floor laundry room, and all new windows! The full basement provides additional living space, including a third bedroom, and a fourth non-conforming bedroom, offering flexibility for guests, hobbies, or a home office. Located just moments from the community swimming pool, schools, and local amenities, this home is an excellent opportunity for buyers seeking value, location, and move-in-ready condition. Listing agent is homeowner.
For sale
Price cut: $1K (8/31)
$199,000
609 Townsend Ave, Wapello, IA 52653
3beds
2baths
1,296sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1965
4,791 Square Feet Lot
$197,500 Zestimate®
$154/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
All new windowsMain floor laundry roomFunctional kitchen
- 117 days
- 148
- 4
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
MELISSA ZELL,
RUHL & RUHL REALTORS
Source: Muscatine BOR,MLS#: 26-328
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Dishwasher
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Windows: Drapes
- Basement: Sump Pump,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,296
- Total interior livable area: 1,296 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,296
- Finished area below ground: 868
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Safe Emergency Egress from Home
Features
- Levels: One
Lot
- Size: 4,791 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 60 x 78
Details
- Parcel number: 0827328008
- Zoning: R
- Zoning description: R
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
Condition
- Year built: 1965
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Wapello
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $154/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $112,330
- Annual tax amount: $1,846
- Date on market: 9/29/2026
Estimated market value
$197,500
$188,000 - $207,000
$1,137/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/29/2026 | Listed for sale | $199,000$154/sqft |
Source: Muscatine BOR #26-328 Report a problem | ||
| 9/14/2026 | Pending sale | $199,000$154/sqft |
Source: Muscatine BOR #26-328 Report a problem | ||
| 8/31/2026 | Price change | $199,000-0.5%$154/sqft |
Source: Muscatine BOR #26-328 Report a problem | ||
| 7/27/2026 | Price change | $200,000-2.4%$154/sqft |
Source: Muscatine BOR #26-328 Report a problem | ||
| 7/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $205,000$158/sqft |
Source: Muscatine BOR #26-328 Report a problem | ||
| 7/6/2026 | Pending sale | $205,000$158/sqft |
Source: Muscatine BOR #26-328 Report a problem | ||
| 6/23/2026 | Price change | $205,000-4.7%$158/sqft |
Source: Muscatine BOR #26-328 Report a problem | ||
| 6/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $215,000+95.5%$166/sqft |
Source: Muscatine BOR #26-328 Report a problem | ||
| 3/18/2026 | Sold | $110,000-8.3%$85/sqft |
Source:  NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6328186 Report a problem | ||
| 3/2/2026 | Pending sale | $120,000$93/sqft |
Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6328186 Report a problem | ||
| 11/5/2025 | Price change | $120,000-7.7%$93/sqft |
Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6328186 Report a problem | ||
| 10/7/2025 | Price change | $130,000-3.7%$100/sqft |
Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6328186 Report a problem | ||
| 8/14/2025 | Price change | $135,000-4.9%$104/sqft |
Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6328186 Report a problem | ||
| 6/1/2025 | Listed for sale | $142,000+108.8%$110/sqft |
Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6328186 Report a problem | ||
| 1/10/2008 | Sold | $68,000$52/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,672 -0.1% | $112,330 +4.2% |
| 2024 | $1,674 +14.7% | $107,830 |
| 2023 | $1,460 +3% | $107,830 +31.2% |
| 2022 | $1,418 -4.4% | $82,190 |
| 2021 | $1,484 -10.6% | $82,190 +1.6% |
| 2020 | $1,660 +10.9% | $80,860 |
| 2019 | $1,496 -3.9% | $80,860 +10.8% |
| 2018 | $1,557 +19.6% | $72,970 -1.2% |
| 2017 | $1,302 -10.3% | $73,880 |
| 2016 | $1,452 | $73,880 |
| 2015 | $1,452 | $73,880 +6.5% |
| 2014 | $1,452 +6.8% | $69,360 |
| 2013 | $1,360 +2.4% | $69,360 |
| 2012 | $1,328 +7.4% | $69,360 -1.1% |
| 2011 | $1,236 | $70,130 |
| 2010 | $1,236 +5.3% | $70,130 |
| 2009 | $1,174 +14.9% | $70,130 |
| 2008 | $1,022 +0.6% | $70,130 |
| 2007 | $1,016 | $70,130 |
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