Welcome to this well-kept and beautifully updated home in the heart of charming Swisher, Iowa! Enjoy small-town living from the inviting front porch or relax on the back deck overlooking the private backyard (which includes a shed, that could be used for a chicken coop). The main floor offers a spacious living room, dining area, and a large open kitchen complete with pantry. A convenient drop zone off the back door provides the perfect space to add lockers or storage. The primary bedroom features vaulted ceilings and generous storage. The finished lower level includes a fantastic rec room that could be used as a non-conforming bedroom, and a full tiled bathroom with a walk-in shower. A spacious two-stall detached garage and numerous updates throughout make this home truly move-in ready. New carpet in the bedrooms, new back door, and more! Grab your golf cart, side by side, or walk if you prefer..this home is perfectly located by Central Park and just an easy walk to all the downtown shopping and restaurants.
Sold for $245,000
$245,000
71 Central Ave NE, Swisher, IA 52338
3beds
1,730sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1920
0.28 Acres Lot
$247,200 Zestimate®
$142/sqft
$2,528 Estimated rent
Home value
$247,200
$235,000 - $260,000
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Finished lower levelInviting front porchSpacious two-stall detached garagePrivate backyardNew back doorDining areaLarge open kitchen
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jennifer Burhans 319-270-9353,
Lepic-Kroeger, REALTORS
Bought with:
Monica Hayes
Lepic-Kroeger, REALTORS
Source: Iowa City Area AOR,MLS#: 202600424
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Bonus Room, Dining Room, Family Room, Recreation Room
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Range Or Oven, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Water Softener Owned
- Laundry: In Basement, Laundry Room
Features
- Family Room On Main Level, Pantry
- Flooring: Carpet, Wood, Vinyl
- Basement: Finished,Full,Daylight
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,730
- Total interior livable area: 1,730 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,436
- Finished area below ground: 294
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Off Street
- Has garage: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio, Front Porch
Lot
- Size: 0.28 Acres
- Dimensions: 66 x 185
- Features: Less Than Half Acre, Back Yard
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 030535406
- Zoning: residential
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Wood, Frame
Condition
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Shared Well
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park, Sidewalks, Street Lights
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: n/a
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Water
- HOA fee: $200 annually
Location
- Region: Swisher
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $142/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $225,800
- Annual tax amount: $3,870
- Date on market: 1/15/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/24/2026 | Sold | $245,000-2%$142/sqft |
Source:  Iowa City Area AOR #202600424 Report a problem | ||
| 2/3/2026 | Pending sale | $249,900$144/sqft |
Source:  CRAAR, CDRMLS #2600353 Report a problem | ||
| 1/15/2026 | Listed for sale | $249,900+19%$144/sqft |
Source: CRAAR, CDRMLS #2600353 Report a problem | ||
| 9/21/2022 | Sold | $210,000$121/sqft |
Source: Iowa City Area AOR #202204804 Report a problem | ||
| 8/26/2022 | Pending sale | $210,000$121/sqft |
Source:  Skogman Realty #2207982 Report a problem | ||
| 8/26/2022 | Contingent | $210,000$121/sqft |
Source: Iowa City Area AOR #202204804 Report a problem | ||
| 8/22/2022 | Listed for sale | $210,000$121/sqft |
Source: CRAAR, CDRMLS #2207982 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,870 +5% | $225,800 +8.6% |
| 2024 | $3,685 +10.8% | $207,900 |
| 2023 | $3,326 +4.3% | $207,900 +29.5% |
| 2022 | $3,188 -14.9% | $160,500 |
| 2021 | $3,747 +22.9% | $160,500 +4.3% |
| 2020 | $3,050 -13.2% | $153,900 |
| 2019 | $3,514 +15.7% | $153,900 +4.6% |
| 2018 | $3,036 +11% | $147,200 |
| 2017 | $2,736 +5.2% | $147,200 +8% |
| 2016 | $2,600 +5.5% | $136,300 |
| 2015 | $2,464 +24.1% | $136,300 +11.7% |
| 2014 | $1,986 | $122,000 -0.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $122,350 |
| 2011 | -- | $122,350 |
| 2009 | -- | $122,350 |
| 2008 | -- | $122,350 +12.2% |
| 2005 | $1,434 +0.3% | $109,050 |
| 2004 | $1,430 +19.8% | $109,050 +23.3% |
| 2003 | $1,194 +1.2% | $88,420 |
| 2002 | $1,180 +3.3% | $88,420 +7.5% |
| 2001 | $1,142 | $82,220 |
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Neighborhood: 52338
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GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Prairie Creek Intermediate SchoolGrades: 5-6Distance: 3.8 mi
- 5/10Prairie Point Middle SchoolGrades: 7-9Distance: 4.1 mi
- 6/10Prairie High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: CollegeComm
- Middle: CollegeComm
- High: CollegeComm
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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- Iowa
- Johnson County
- Swisher
- 52338
- 71 Central Ave NE
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