Here it is! Peaceful setting on 3.5 acres. 1.5 story with main bedroom/bath and laundry on main floor. This home feels so open and all of the rooms are spacious (check out that dining room!). Vaulted ceilings in the main floor living room leading to the eat-in kitchen with huge center island. Custom lower level bar built with West End Salvage finds. Walk-out to your fire pit while looking at the stars. An amazing OUTBUILDING 42 X 90 would fit every toy, bike, truck, RV, boat you could ever want.
Single-familyProperty Type
1994Year Built
3.46 acresLot Size
$115Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Jennifer Farrell• RE/MAX Concepts
Bought with Lynn Mawe• RE/MAX Partners Realty
Source:DMMLS #658825
Redfin Estimate
$573,506
$106K since sold in October 2026$16K since October
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This home's estimate is 24.3% higher than the average sale price ($461K) of 6 comparable homes.
Here it is! Peaceful setting on 3.5 acres. 1.5 story with main bedroom/bath and laundry on main floor. This home feels so open and all of the rooms are spacious (check out that dining room!). Vaulted ceilings in the main floor living room leading to the eat-in kitchen with huge center island. Custom lower level bar built with West End Salvage finds. Walk-out to your fire pit while looking at the stars. An amazing OUTBUILDING 42 X 90 would fit every toy, bike, truck, RV, boat you could ever want.
IAR #6303908
Aug 26, 2022
Sold
$505,000
$101/sq ft
Aug 24, 2022
Listed
$499,900
$100/sq ft
From Out of Area Listing agent: Here it is! Peaceful setting on 3.5 acres. 1.5 story with main bedroom/bath and laundry on main floor. This home feels so open and all of the rooms are spacious (check out that dining room!). Vaulted ceilings in the main floor living room leading to the eat-in kitchen with huge center island. Custom lower level bar built with West End Salvage finds. Walk-out to your fire pit while looking at the stars. An amazing OUTBUILDING 42 X 90 would fit every toy, bike, truck, RV, boat you could ever want.
DMMLS #623749
Jul 9, 2021
Sold
$482,000
$97/sq ft
Mar 18, 2021
Listed
$489,000
$98/sq ft
IAR #5726109
Jul 9, 2021
Sold
$482,000
$97/sq ft
Mar 18, 2021
Listed
$489,000
$98/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,648 (−1.5%)
$75,700 + $477,110
$552,810
2025
$5,734
$75,700 + $477,110
$552,810
2024
$5,730 (−4.5%)
$68,200 + $448,030
$516,230
2023
$6,000 (+32.1%)
$68,200 + $448,030
$516,230
2022
$4,542 (+7.6%)
$68,200 + $448,030
$516,230
2021
$4,220 (+2.3%)
$2,850 + $329,730
$332,580
2020
$4,126 (+6.9%)
$2,850 + $329,730
$332,580
2019
$3,858 (+3.8%)
$2,700 + $302,170
$304,870
2018
$3,718 (−3.8%)
$2,700 + $302,170
$304,870
2017
$3,864
$3,880 + $277,900
$281,780
Tax history for 256 Newburg Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,648 (−1.5%)
$75,700 + $477,110
$552,810
2025
$5,734
$75,700 + $477,110
$552,810
2024
$5,730 (−4.5%)
$68,200 + $448,030
$516,230
2023
$6,000 (+32.1%)
$68,200 + $448,030
$516,230
2022
$4,542 (+7.6%)
$68,200 + $448,030
$516,230
2021
$4,220 (+2.3%)
$2,850 + $329,730
$332,580
2020
$4,126 (+6.9%)
$2,850 + $329,730
$332,580
2019
$3,858 (+3.8%)
$2,700 + $302,170
$304,870
2018
$3,718 (−3.8%)
$2,700 + $302,170
$304,870
2017
$3,864
$3,880 + $277,900
$281,780
*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: 2,265
Basement Type: Full
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 3
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
# of 1/4 Baths: 3
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 15
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Gas
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Prefab
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Very Good
Exterior Wall: Vinyl
Roof Covering Type: Asphalt
Roof Shape Type: Asphalt
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 4,983
Building Sq. Ft: 6,818
# of Stories: 1.5
Stories Type: 1 1/2
Legal Description: 20 - 81 - 16PARCEL B NW NE
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Type: Attached Frame Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 702
Garage / Carport Type: Attached Frame
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 150,718
Municipality Name: CHESTER TWP/GRN SCH/GRINNELL
Acres: 3.46
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 5.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,983
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 3.46 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1994
Year Renovated: 1994
County: Poweshiek County
APN: 3486600
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 28, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Bailey Park Elementary School
Public K-2 • Assigned • 4.9mi
Grinnell Community Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 6.2mi
5/10
Grinnell Community Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.8mi
8/10
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Climate risks
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 102° 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
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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