College Community Alert! Fantastic 4 bedroom 3 bathroom move-in ready home in Ely. Many recent updates! On the main floor you'll find a remodeled kitchen with new granite counter tops and a breakfast nook. Down the hall are 2 bedrooms and a full bathroom, as well as a master suite with an on suite complete with a walk-in closet. Step out from the kitchen onto the newly stained two-level deck, down into the large, fenced in backyard that is perfect for pets and kids! The basement is incredibly spacious with 10 foot ceilings, a large family room wired for surround sound, as well as a large storage area. The basement is complete with a kitchenette and bedroom with an attached bathroom, making it a perfect in-law suite or guest space. Not done yet, down the hall is a playroom with a loft, as well as a bonus room that works as a workout room or a potential 5th bedroom. Updates include a new roof (2017), new shutters (2017), newly stained deck (2017), kitchen wall removal and new counters (2015), and basement kitchenette (2015). This is a must see!
Single-familyProperty Type
2000Year Built
0.31 acresLot Size
$157Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Dana Hansen• IAHOMESREALTY
Bought with Jan Crosby• LEPIC-KROEGER, REALTORS
Source:CRAAR, CDRMLS #1707614
Redfin Estimate
$395,761
$22K since sold in April 2023$1,000 since July
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This home's estimate is 6.7% higher than the average sale price ($371K) of 6 comparable homes.
College Community Alert! Fantastic 4 bedroom 3 bathroom move-in ready home in Ely. Many recent updates! On the main floor you'll find a remodeled kitchen with new granite counter tops and a breakfast nook. Down the hall are 2 bedrooms and a full bathroom, as well as a master suite with an on suite complete with a walk-in closet. Step out from the kitchen onto the newly stained two-level deck, down into the large, fenced in backyard that is perfect for pets and kids! The basement is incredibly spacious with 10 foot ceilings, a large family room wired for surround sound, as well as a large storage area. The basement is complete with a kitchenette and bedroom with an attached bathroom, making it a perfect in-law suite or guest space. Not done yet, down the hall is a playroom with a loft, as well as a bonus room that works as a workout room or a potential 5th bedroom. Updates include a new roof (2017), new shutters (2017), newly stained deck (2017), kitchen wall removal and new counters (2015), and basement kitchenette (2015). This is a must see!
Public Records
Oct 10, 2014
Sold
$232,000
$92/sq ft
Public Records
May 23, 2011
Sold
$229,000
$91/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 8, 2001
Sold
$168,048
$67/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,618 (−0.7%)
$52,300 + $320,900
$373,200
2024
$5,660 (+4.7%)
$52,300 + $292,100
$344,400
2023
$5,406 (+1.9%)
$52,300 + $292,100
$344,400
2022
$5,306 (+6.1%)
$52,300 + $236,200
$288,500
2021
$5,002 (+4.0%)
$52,300 + $236,200
$288,500
2020
$4,810 (+5.8%)
$52,300 + $206,500
$258,800
2019
$4,548 (+10.0%)
$52,300 + $206,500
$258,800
2018
$4,136 (+4.2%)
$36,600 + $201,400
$238,000
2017
$3,968 (+4.9%)
$36,600 + $201,400
$238,000
2016
$3,782 (+6.4%)
$36,600 + $184,600
$221,200
2014
$3,556
$36,600 + $184,600
$221,200
Tax history for 255 Jappa Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,618 (−0.7%)
$52,300 + $320,900
$373,200
2024
$5,660 (+4.7%)
$52,300 + $292,100
$344,400
2023
$5,406 (+1.9%)
$52,300 + $292,100
$344,400
2022
$5,306 (+6.1%)
$52,300 + $236,200
$288,500
2021
$5,002 (+4.0%)
$52,300 + $236,200
$288,500
2020
$4,810 (+5.8%)
$52,300 + $206,500
$258,800
2019
$4,548 (+10.0%)
$52,300 + $206,500
$258,800
2018
$4,136 (+4.2%)
$36,600 + $201,400
$238,000
2017
$3,968 (+4.9%)
$36,600 + $201,400
$238,000
2016
$3,782 (+6.4%)
$36,600 + $184,600
$221,200
2014
$3,556
$36,600 + $184,600
$221,200
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,065
Basement Type: Full
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 3
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 11
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 10
Exterior
Exterior Information
Foundation Type: Concrete
Construction Type: Frame
Exterior Wall: Vinyl
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: LOUIS FIELD 03 ADD ELY
Living Sq. Ft: 2,527
Building Sq. Ft: 3,268
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: LOUIS FIELD 3RD
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Frame Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 741
Garage / Carport Type: Attached Frame
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 13,420
Legal Lot Number: 32
Municipality Name: ELY
Acres: 0.3081
Depth Footage: 122
Front Footage: 110
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: ELY CORP-COLLEGE
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,527
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.31 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2000
Year Renovated: —
County: Linn County
APN: 18293-52003-00000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026
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Prairie Creek Intermediate School
Public 5-6 • Assigned • 4.2mi
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Prairie Point Middle School
Public 7-9 • Assigned • 4.2mi
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Prairie High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.5mi
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Prairie View Elementary School
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 4.7mi
9/10
Prairie Ridge Elementary School
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 4.7mi
6/10
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$376,000 – $456,000
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