Colonial charm combined with today’s conveniences make this 3 bedroom a delight. A character-filled home with many built-ins, crown molding and hardwood floors. There's a cozy yet spacious living room with fireplace and a lovely 3-season porch accessing a private patio. The cheerful, step-saving kitchen comes with all appliances and a formal dining room. Upstairs you have 3 nice-sized bedrooms and a full bath with dual entry. Just steps out the back door are two detached garages offering plenty of space for work and storage. This great home is conveniently located to downtown on an easy-to-maintain lot.
Public Records
Apr 29, 2012
Sold
$110,000
$82/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,768 (+3.3%)
$23,020 + $145,400
$168,420
2024
$2,680 (+10.3%)
$23,020 + $145,400
$168,420
2023
$2,430 (+3.1%)
$20,560 + $127,800
$148,360
2022
$2,356 (−7.5%)
$16,320 + $104,550
$120,870
2021
$2,548 (+9.4%)
$16,320 + $104,550
$120,870
2020
$2,330 (−0.6%)
$14,960 + $97,130
$112,090
2019
$2,344 (+4.5%)
$14,960 + $97,130
$112,090
2018
$2,244 (−2.8%)
$14,960 + $95,390
$110,350
2017
$2,308 (−0.3%)
$14,960 + $95,390
$110,350
2015
$2,314 (+5.9%)
$8,090 + $103,540
$111,630
2014
$2,186
$8,090 + $103,540
$111,630
Tax history for 308 2nd St SW
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,768 (+3.3%)
$23,020 + $145,400
$168,420
2024
$2,680 (+10.3%)
$23,020 + $145,400
$168,420
2023
$2,430 (+3.1%)
$20,560 + $127,800
$148,360
2022
$2,356 (−7.5%)
$16,320 + $104,550
$120,870
2021
$2,548 (+9.4%)
$16,320 + $104,550
$120,870
2020
$2,330 (−0.6%)
$14,960 + $97,130
$112,090
2019
$2,344 (+4.5%)
$14,960 + $97,130
$112,090
2018
$2,244 (−2.8%)
$14,960 + $95,390
$110,350
2017
$2,308 (−0.3%)
$14,960 + $95,390
$110,350
2015
$2,314 (+5.9%)
$8,090 + $103,540
$111,630
2014
$2,186
$8,090 + $103,540
$111,630
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,712 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1935
Sq. Ft.
1,336
Year built
1935
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Buchanan County
APN
10.04.253.006
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Detached, Garage, See Remarks, Garage Door Opener
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Window Unit(s), Wall/Window Unit(s)
Has Heating
Heating: Fireplace Insert, Natural Gas, Hot Water
Interior Features
Appliances: Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Water Softener Owned, Washer
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Insert, Living Room, Wood Burning
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 6
Laundry Features: Upper Level
Has Basement
Basement Details: Full
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Fencing: Fenced
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,336
Levels: Two
# of Stories Total: 2
Construction Materials: Frame
Foundation Details: Block
Property Features
Pets Allowed: Yes
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size : 0.2
Lot Size Dimensions: 66 x 132
Lot Size Area: 0.2
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.2
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,330
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Utilities: Cable Available, Cable Connected
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School: Independence
Middle Or Junior School: Independence
High School: Independence
Location Information
Directions: Hwy 151 to 2nd St
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,336
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 8,712 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1935
Year Renovated: 1935
County: Buchanan County
APN: 10.04.253.006
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: CedarRapidsAreaAssociationOfRealtors
Around this home
Schools
East Elementary School
Public K-2 • Assigned • 0.5mi
Independence Junior Senior High School
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
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Climate risks
3/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 10-14% chance 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 101° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$179,000 – $216,000
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