This adorable three bedroom, one bath starter home sits on a spacious corner lot and is bursting with affordability and coziness. The main floor features a bright living room, three bedrooms, and a large kitchen with an adjoining dining area. Enjoy the bathroom built-ins, some new lighting, and a move-in-ready feel. Looking for extra space? You will enjoy the family room off the back, which includes an adjacent small room ideal for a home office, hobby space, or walk-in storage. Outside, enjoy a fenced deck, a backyard fire pit, and a handy storage shed. Note: Property is being sold as is. Don't miss this chance to own your first home, downsize, or run a short/mid-term rental in a great location!
For sale
Price cut: $6K (7/27)
$109,000
811 S 5th St, Fairfield, IA 52556
3beds
1,068sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1900
6,534 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$102/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 107 days |
- 365 |
- 24 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Julie Dancer 319-310-5522,
Lepic-Kroeger, REALTORS,
Russell Yoder 319-750-3248,
Lepic-Kroeger, REALTORS
Source: Iowa City Area AOR,MLS#: 202603001
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Dining Room, Living Room
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range Or Oven, Refrigerator
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Other, Primary On Main Level
- Flooring: Wood, Vinyl
- Basement: Full,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning Stove
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,068
- Total interior livable area: 1,068 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,068
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
Lot
- Size: 6,534 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 132
- Features: Less Than Half Acre, Corner Lot, Level
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 0635237006
- Zoning: Residential
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Wood, Frame
Condition
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Close To School, Near Shopping
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Unknown
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Fairfield
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $102/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $111,900
- Annual tax amount: $1,830
- Date on market: 5/6/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,159/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/27/2026 | Price change | $109,000-5.2%$102/sqft |
Source:  Iowa City Area AOR #202603001 Report a problem | ||
| 5/6/2026 | Price change | $115,000-3.4%$108/sqft |
Source: Iowa City Area AOR #202603001 Report a problem | ||
| 3/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $119,000+3.5%$111/sqft |
Source: Iowa City Area AOR #202601636 Report a problem | ||
| 2/25/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 11/27/2021 | Pending sale | $115,000$108/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 11/4/2021 | Price change | $115,000-6.1%$108/sqft |
Source:  RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #QC4228068 Report a problem | ||
| 10/29/2021 | Listed for sale | $122,500+250%$115/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 11/9/2016 | Sold | $35,000-36.4%$33/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 8/13/2007 | Sold | $55,000$51/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,830 +4.8% | $111,900 +18% |
| 2024 | $1,746 +43.3% | $94,800 |
| 2023 | $1,218 +2.2% | $94,800 +61.2% |
| 2022 | $1,192 -4.5% | $58,800 |
| 2021 | $1,248 +1.1% | $58,800 |
| 2020 | $1,234 -5.5% | $58,800 |
| 2019 | $1,306 +4.3% | $58,800 +1.7% |
| 2018 | $1,252 -5.2% | $57,800 -3.3% |
| 2017 | $1,320 +46.3% | $59,800 |
| 2016 | $902 | $59,800 +23% |
| 2015 | $902 | $48,600 |
| 2014 | $902 +0.2% | $48,600 |
| 2013 | $900 +8.4% | -- |
| 2012 | $830 | -- |
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Neighborhood: 52556
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Pence Elementary SchoolGrades: 2-4Distance: 0.2 mi
- 7/10Fairfield Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 6/10Fairfield High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Fairfield
- Middle: Fairfield
- High: Fairfield
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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