Nestled on a generous corner lot, this charming 1.5-story home offers a perfect blend of timeless character and thoughtful modern updates. The main level features a light-filled, spacious kitchen with updated finishes and a brand-new stove—ideal for both daily living and entertaining. Just off the kitchen, a convenient laundry room includes a new washer and dryer (2024), and a main-level half bath adds everyday convenience. Original hardwood floors on the main level and rich wood trim run throughout the home, enhancing its warm, inviting atmosphere. Beautifully preserved pocket doors open to a versatile den that can function as a home office, cozy reading room, or main floor bedroom. A formal dining room with a built-in hutch adds vintage elegance, while the welcoming living room leads in from the enclosed front porch—perfect for enjoying quiet mornings or evening conversations. Upstairs, you'll find three well-sized bedrooms and a full bath, along with plenty of storage space. The full unfinished basement offers abundant additional storage, complete with built-in shelving to keep everything organized. Outdoors, relax on the private rear deck or unwind in the 3-season front porch as you take in the charm of Iowa’s changing seasons.
Pending
$134,900
808 Franklin St, Elgin, IA 52141
3beds
1,770sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
0.27 Acres Lot
$128,900 Zestimate®
$76/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Original hardwood floorsRich wood trimPlenty of storage spaceThree well-sized bedroomsUpdated finishesLight-filled spacious kitchenBeautifully preserved pocket doors
- 68 days
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Listed by:
Joan M Rollins 563-380-5364,
AJ Realty, Inc
Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 20263488
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Den, Dining Room Separate, Main Floor Laundry, Pantry, Stubbed Bath or Rough In
Other
- Level: Upper
Other
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas, Propane Rented
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Disposal, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: 1st Floor, Laundry Room
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Doors: Pocket Doors
- Basement: Block,Interior Entry,Exterior Entry,Floor Drain,Radon Mitigation System,Partially Finished
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,770 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached Garage, Workshop in Garage
- Carport spaces: 1
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Enclosed
- Exterior features: Garden
Lot
- Size: 0.27 Acres
- Dimensions: 88 x 110, 22 x 44
- Features: Landscaped, Corner Lot, Level
Details
- Parcel number: 0814327006
- Zoning: R-1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Slate
- Roof: Shingle,Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Elgin
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $76/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $128,310
- Annual tax amount: $1,542
- Date on market: 7/28/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 221 days
- Road surface type: Alley Paved, Paved
Estimated market value
$128,900
$122,000 - $135,000
$1,224/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/18/2026 | Pending sale | $134,900$76/sqft |
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| 7/28/2026 | Listed for sale | $134,900$76/sqft |
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| 7/21/2026 | Listing removed | $134,900$76/sqft |
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| 6/8/2026 | Price change | $134,900-3.6%$76/sqft |
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| 5/27/2026 | Listed for sale | $139,900$79/sqft |
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| 4/29/2026 | Pending sale | $139,900$79/sqft |
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| 2/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $139,900$79/sqft |
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| 2/17/2026 | Listing removed | $139,900$79/sqft |
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| 12/23/2025 | Pending sale | $139,900$79/sqft |
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| 8/5/2025 | Price change | $139,900-12.5%$79/sqft |
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| 7/8/2025 | Listed for sale | $159,900+21.1%$90/sqft |
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| 5/2/2024 | Sold | $132,000-5.7%$75/sqft |
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| 3/28/2024 | Pending sale | $140,000$79/sqft |
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| 3/7/2024 | Price change | $140,000-6%$79/sqft |
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| 3/4/2024 | Pending sale | $149,000$84/sqft |
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| 11/28/2023 | Listed for sale | $149,000+75.5%$84/sqft |
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| 12/17/2013 | Sold | $84,900$48/sqft |
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| 8/9/2013 | Price change | $84,900-5.6%$48/sqft |
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| 7/13/2013 | Price change | $89,900-0.1%$51/sqft |
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| 7/5/2013 | Price change | $90,000+1.1%$51/sqft |
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| 6/7/2013 | Price change | $89,000-1%$50/sqft |
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| 5/5/2013 | Price change | $89,900-0.1%$51/sqft |
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| 12/8/2012 | Price change | $90,000+3.4%$51/sqft |
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| 8/12/2012 | Listed for sale | $87,000$49/sqft |
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| 5/15/2012 | Listing removed | $87,000+58.2%$49/sqft |
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| 7/22/2005 | Sold | $55,000$31/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,384 -11.5% | $128,310 +13.6% |
| 2024 | $1,564 -5.3% | $112,900 |
| 2023 | $1,652 +2% | $112,900 +25.5% |
| 2022 | $1,620 -0.4% | $89,940 |
| 2021 | $1,626 +2.9% | $89,940 +7.5% |
| 2020 | $1,580 +4.1% | $83,700 |
| 2019 | $1,518 +0.3% | $83,700 +5.8% |
| 2018 | $1,514 +6.3% | $79,130 +1.5% |
| 2017 | $1,424 -4.4% | $77,960 |
| 2016 | $1,490 | $77,960 |
| 2015 | $1,490 +8.4% | -- |
| 2014 | $1,374 +47.7% | -- |
| 2013 | $930 -6.8% | -- |
| 2012 | $998 +10.6% | -- |
| 2011 | $902 +6.6% | -- |
| 2010 | $846 +2.9% | -- |
| 2009 | $822 +1.7% | -- |
| 2008 | $808 +14.8% | -- |
| 2007 | $704 | -- |
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Neighborhood: 52141
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: North Fayette Valley CSD
- Middle: North Fayette Valley
- High: North Fayette Valley
Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.





