Welcome home to this beautiful 4 bed 2 bath home, perfectly located on a corner lot in Marengo. This charming home has been well cared for and is just what you’ve been looking for. Beautiful hardwood floors throughout most of the main level, plenty of room for friends and family with a bonus family room and open concept kitchen and dining room, with a large island and updated countertops and cabinets, 2 full bathrooms and one bedroom complete the lower level. On the upper level you will find 3 bedrooms, including a very spacious primary with walk in closet. The entire home has updated vinyl windows and nearly all updates have been updated. Outside you will find a perfectly manicured yard, attractive landscaping, a one-of-a-kind outdoor fireplace, and patio great for entertaining and a newer 2 stall unattached garage. You won’t want to miss out on this beautiful home.
Sold for $199,900
$199,900
897 Howard Ave, Marengo, IA 52301
4beds
1,930sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1880
7,405.2 Square Feet Lot
$212,200 Zestimate®
$104/sqft
$1,375 Estimated rent
Home value
$212,200
$202,000 - $223,000
$1,375/mo
Zestimate® history
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Trent Forrest 319-541-0621,
Iowa Elite Marketing Group,
Jake McLaughlin 515-720-9653,
Iowa Elite Marketing Group
Bought with:
Iowa Elite Marketing Group
Source: Iowa City Area AOR,MLS#: 202402934
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range Or Oven, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Laundry Closet, Main Level
Features
- Family Room On Main Level, Other, Kitchen Island
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Family Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,930
- Total interior livable area: 1,930 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,930
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Off Street
- Has garage: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio, Front Porch
Lot
- Size: 7,405 sqft
- Dimensions: 57 x 133
- Features: Less Than Half Acre, Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 731015010
- Zoning: Residential
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Brick, Composit
Condition
- Year built: 1880
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Street Lights
Location
- Region: Marengo
- Subdivision: GARDNERS
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: FHA,Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/2/2024 | Sold | $199,900$104/sqft |
Source:  Iowa City Area AOR #202402934 Report a problem | ||
| 5/18/2024 | Listed for sale | $199,900+42.8%$104/sqft |
Source: Iowa City Area AOR #202402934 Report a problem | ||
| 4/1/2019 | Sold | $140,000-3.4%$73/sqft |
Source:  CRAAR, CDRMLS #1900194 Report a problem | ||
| 1/9/2019 | Listed for sale | $145,000$75/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty #1900194 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,779 +8.9% | $155,750 |
| 2023 | $2,553 +17.3% | $155,750 +27.3% |
| 2022 | $2,177 +11.3% | $122,390 |
| 2021 | $1,956 | $122,390 +19.4% |
| 2020 | -- | $102,510 +20.4% |
| 2019 | -- | $85,130 +27.4% |
| 2018 | $1,078 -7.2% | $66,840 |
| 2017 | $1,162 +8% | $66,840 +6.3% |
| 2016 | $1,076 | $62,850 |
| 2015 | $1,076 -0.5% | $62,850 +3.4% |
| 2014 | $1,081 +5.8% | $60,790 |
| 2013 | $1,022 | $60,790 |
| 2007 | $1,022 | -- |
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Neighborhood: 52301
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Iowa Valley Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.5 mi
- 7/10Iowa Valley Jr-Sr High SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 0.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: IowaValley
- Middle: IowaValley
- High: IowaValley
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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- 897 Howard Ave
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