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1425 Penrose Street, Grinnell, IA 50112

Poweshiek County

Key Facts

4Beds
2Baths
2,292Sq Ft
1900Year Built
0.22Lot (acres)
2Garage

Description

Welcome home! Perfectly positioned directly across from Ahrens Park, this beautifully updated 4-bedroom, 2-bath home offers the space, charm, and modern updates today's buyers are searching for. Relax on the enclosed front porch before stepping into a bright eat-in kitchen filled with natural light. The spacious living room features a cozy wood-burning fireplace with a Heatilator for added warmth and efficiency. A versatile main-floor flex room is ideal for a home office, playroom, or second living area and opens to a brand-new weatherproof deck. Upstairs you'll find four generously sized bedrooms and an updated full bath with abundant storage. The finished lower level provides additional living space, storage, laundry, and exterior access. Major updates include a new roof (2022), 200-amp electrical service (2025), high-efficiency furnace, central air, and an oversized 2-car garage. Mature landscaping, flowering trees, and a park-side setting complete this move-in-ready home you won't want to miss!

Property Information

Property Type

Residential

Sub-Type

Single Family Residence

Style

Two Story

Year Built

1900

Living Area

2,292 sq ft

Lot Size

0.22 acres

Garage Spaces

2

MLS® Listing#

743896

Property Features

Appliances

CooktopDryerDishwasherMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher

Cooling

Central Air

Heating

Natural GasForced Air

Flooring

CarpetLaminateVinyl

Fireplace

Electric

Basement

Partially FinishedWalk-Out Access

Parking

DetachedGarage

Patio

Deck

Construction

Vinyl Siding

Foundation

Block

Roof

AsphaltShingle

Security

Smoke Detector(s)

Sewer

Public Sewer

Water Source

Public

Financial Details

HOA

None

Annual Taxes

$3,456

Parcel Number

1800527300

Directions

From I-80 Take exit 182. Proceed north on West St to 6th Ave. Turn E on 6th Ave and proceed to Penrose St. Home will be .4 miles ahead on the left side of the street.

Affordability Calculator

$47,400

Estimated monthly payment

$1,261/mo

Principal $189,600 · Est. interest $264,509 over 30 yrs

Neighborhood Market Statistics

How this home compares to active listings in Grinnell, IA

$254,054
Median Listing Price
54
Median Days on Market
1,824
Median Sq Ft
$136
Median Price / Sq Ft
66
Active Listings
  • This home’s price is 7% below the area median.
  • Its price per sq ft is 24% below the area median.

Market statistics compiled from active EXIT Realty® and MLS listings in Grinnell, IA.

Location

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Points of Interest in Grinnell, IA

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Nearby Schools

  • Fairview Elementary

    Elementary · 0.2 mi away

  • Ucc Community Preschool

    School · 1.0 mi away

  • Davis Elementary School

    Elementary · 1.3 mi away

  • Diamond Trail Children's Center

    School · 1.3 mi away

  • Bailey Park Elementary School

    Elementary · 1.4 mi away

  • Grinnell Middle School

    Secondary · 1.5 mi away

  • Grinnell Community Senior High School

    Secondary · 1.6 mi away

  • Central Iowa Christian School

    School · 2.1 mi away

  • East Marshall Middle School

    Secondary · 9.6 mi away

  • BGM Community School

    Secondary · 13.6 mi away

  • Lynnville-Sully CSD

    School · 13.6 mi away

  • Lynnville-Sully High School

    Secondary · 14.0 mi away

  • East Marshall Elementary School

    Elementary · 14.1 mi away

  • Montezuma High School

    Secondary · 14.7 mi away

  • South Tama County Elementary School

    Elementary · 16.6 mi away

  • Aurora Heights Elementary School

    Elementary · 16.7 mi away

  • Berg Middle School

    Secondary · 16.7 mi away

  • South Tama County High School

    Secondary · 16.8 mi away

  • Newton Christian School

    School · 16.9 mi away

  • Meskwaki Settlement School

    School · 16.9 mi away

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Listing Courtesy: RE/MAX Revolution - (515) 988-6176

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