Sold for $155,000

$155,000

897 Lafayette Ave, Marengo, IA 52301

3beds

1,552sqft

Single Family Residence, Residential

Built in 1900

5,662 Square Feet Lot

$157,100 Zestimate^®

$100/sqft

$1,094 Estimated rent

Home value

$157,100

Estimated sales range

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What's special

Modern fixturesUpdated family bathUpdated flooringCorner lotGenerously sized bedroomsLarge deckConvenient laundry closet

Step inside this beautifully updated home on a corner lot in Marengo! The large living room and sitting area with cased opening features a bay window and ample natural light. Continue through, and you'll find a bright dining space with updated flooring that opens to a new kitchen with peninsula. The kitchen also features a convenient laundry closet--no carrying baskets to the basement in this home! Upstairs, you'll find three generously sized bedrooms and a central hallway with ample storage space. The updated family bath features modern fixtures and a large bathtub with shower. Outside, the corner lot offers plenty of room, while the large deck shares partial coverage with the included carport. Tons of fresh finishes inside, including new carpet in the living room, plus a new roof in 2024, updated water heater in 2020 and modern, zoned HVAC check off major boxes! Come tour this wonderfully maintained home and see why Marengo is the perfect place to call home!

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1

Heating

Forced Air, Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range Or Oven, Refrigerator
Laundry: Main Level, Laundry Closet

Features

Other, Breakfast Bar
Flooring: Carpet, Wood, Laminate
Basement: Block,Unfinished
Has fireplace: No
Fireplace features: None

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,552
Total interior livable area: 1,552 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,552
Finished area below ground: 0

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Carport, Off Street
Has carport: Yes

Features

Levels: Two
Stories: 2
Patio & porch: Deck

Lot

Size: 5,662 Square Feet
Dimensions: 67 x 83
Features: Less Than Half Acre

Details

Parcel number: 733411010
Zoning: Residential
Special conditions: Standard

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential

Materials

Vinyl, Frame

Condition

Year built: 1900

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Features: Near Shopping, Sidewalks, Other
Subdivision: N/A

HOA

Services included: None

Location

Region: Marengo

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $100/sqft
Tax assessed value: $96,340
Annual tax amount: $1,758
Date on market: 7/1/2025
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,Rural Development

Price history

Date	Event	Price
1/26/2026	Sold	$155,000+3.3%$100/sqft
Source: Iowa City Area AOR #202504278 Report a problem
7/1/2025	Listed for sale	$150,000+87.5%$97/sqft
Source: Iowa City Area AOR #202504278 Report a problem
9/10/2012	Sold	$80,000-5.9%$52/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
9/15/2005	Sold	$85,000$55/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2024	$1,850 -3.6%	$96,340
2023	$1,920 +17.2%	$96,340 +12.6%
2022	$1,638 +6.2%	$85,540
2021	$1,542	$85,540 +15%
2020	--	$74,410
2019	--	$74,410 +2.1%
2018	$1,410 -3.3%	$72,850
2017	$1,458 +3.3%	$72,850 +2.5%
2016	$1,412	$71,040
2015	$1,412 -3.1%	$71,040 +0.6%
2014	$1,457 +43.1%	$70,620
2013	$1,018	$70,620
2007	$1,018	--

Find assessor info on the county website

Neighborhood: 52301

Nearby homes

Nearby schools

GreatSchools rating

8/10
Iowa Valley Elementary School
Grades: PK-6Distance: 0.4 mi
6/10
Iowa Valley Jr-Sr High School
Grades: 7-12Distance: 0.3 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.