Off market may 2019 for $149K

$220,898

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $906/mo

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705 S Commerce St, Monroe, IA 50170

About this home

Enjoy peaceful small-town living in this 2 bed, 2 bath ranch on a corner lot within commuting distance of DSM. Beautiful brick wood-burning fireplace, updated kitchen with breakfast nook and walk-in pantry, main floor laundry, central vac and lots of storage areas throughout the home. Enjoy relaxing summer evenings in your 3-season screened-in porch or on the deck area, backyard has full privacy fencing perfect for pets or small children. The owner has enjoyed this home for 50 years, there's original hardwood under the carpet.

Single-familyProperty Type

1969Year Built

10,560 sq ftLot Size

1 car garageParking

Listed by Scott Neasham • RE/MAX Concepts

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•Source:NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #5465510

Redfin Estimate

$220,898

$72K since sold in May 2019$1,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 2.9% higher than the average sale price ($215K) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD OCT 23, 2026
$253,000
A
3 beds2 baths960 sq ft
501 W Sherman St, Monroe, IA 50170
SOLD AUG 3, 2026
$260,000
B
4 beds2 baths1,040 sq ft
309 N Virginia St, Monroe, IA 50170
SOLD MAY 1, 2026
$168,000
C
2 beds2 baths1,000 sq ft
410 S Commerce St, Monroe, IA 50170
SOLD SEP 17, 2026
$250,000
D
3 beds2 baths864 sq ft
501 E Washington St, Monroe, IA 50170
SOLD AUG 12, 2026
$142,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,568 sq ft
213 W Lincoln St, Monroe, IA 50170

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$1,984/mo

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Market trends in 50170, IA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

96.5%

0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$250K

$5K MoM

Avg. days on market

60d

0 days MoM

Recently sold homes

3 MoM

New listings for sale

$199,000
4 beds2.5 baths1,931 sq ft
614 N Commerce St, Monroe, IA 50170
FOR SALE BY OWNER
$215,900
3 beds2 baths1,008 sq ft
504 W Sherman St, Monroe, IA 50170
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Sale history for 705 S Commerce St

Date

Event

Price

DMMLS #578906

May 3, 2019

Sold

$149,000

Apr 4, 2019

Pending

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Apr 1, 2019

Listed

$155,000

NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #5465510

May 3, 2019

Sold

$149,000

Apr 1, 2019

Listed

$155,000

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$2,936 (+3.9%)

$16,000 + $193,290

$209,290

2025

$2,826 (+0.1%)

$16,000 + $193,290

$209,290

2024

$2,822 (+7.0%)

$16,000 + $193,290

$209,290

2023

$2,638 (+8.0%)

$16,000 + $169,910

$185,910

2022

$2,442 (+14.1%)

$16,000 + $169,910

$185,910

2021

$2,140

$16,000 + $131,980

$147,980

2020

$2,142 (+5.3%)

$12,590 + $98,560

$111,150

2019

$2,034 (+2.5%)

$12,590 + $98,560

$111,150

2018

$1,984 (−2.1%)

$11,450 + $89,640

$101,090

2017

$2,026 (+11.1%)

$11,450 + $89,640

$101,090

2015

$1,824 (+5.2%)

$11,450 + $89,640

$101,090

2014

$1,734

$11,450 + $88,720

$100,170

Tax history for 705 S Commerce St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$2,936 (+3.9%)

$16,000 + $193,290

$209,290

2025

$2,826 (+0.1%)

$16,000 + $193,290

$209,290

2024

$2,822 (+7.0%)

$16,000 + $193,290

$209,290

2023

$2,638 (+8.0%)

$16,000 + $169,910

$185,910

2022

$2,442 (+14.1%)

$16,000 + $169,910

$185,910

2021

$2,140

$16,000 + $131,980

$147,980

2020

$2,142 (+5.3%)

$12,590 + $98,560

$111,150

2019

$2,034 (+2.5%)

$12,590 + $98,560

$111,150

2018

$1,984 (−2.1%)

$11,450 + $89,640

$101,090

2017

$2,026 (+11.1%)

$11,450 + $89,640

$101,090

2015

$1,824 (+5.2%)

$11,450 + $89,640

$101,090

2014

$1,734

$11,450 + $88,720

$100,170

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

1.5

Stories

Lot width

80 ft.

Lot depth

132 ft.

Lot size

10,542 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1969

Sq. Ft.

1,102

Year built

1969

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Jasper County

APN

1736427008

Parking Spaces

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Basement

—

Accessible

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HOA Dues

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Garage

—

Features

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Last updated by owner on Oct 12, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Parking Features: Attached Garage
Garage Spaces: 1

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 2

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 2

Basement Information
Basement Features: Block

Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Forced Air
Cooling Information: Central Air

Interior Features
Room Type: Living Room, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Extra Room 1, Extra Room 2, Extra Room 3, Extra Room 4, Extra Room 5, Extra Room 6
Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Other, Tile

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Roof: Asphalt

Waterfront Information
Waterfront Feet: 0

Property Information
Above Ground Total Sq. Ft.: 1,342
Below Ground Total Sq. Ft.: 1,102
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.24
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Dimensions: 80 X 132
Road Frontage Type: Paved Streets

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,984
Tax With Assessments: $2,170

Lease / Rent Details
RentalLicense Y/N: No

Location

School Information
High School District: PCM

Location Information
Directions: From Hwy 14, turn West on Sherman St and South on S Commerce St
Map Coordinate: 999-A1

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,102
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 10,542 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1969
Year Renovated: 1969
County: Jasper County
APN: 1736427008

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 12, 2026

Other

Home Information
Levels: One

Showing Information
Owners Name: Owner of Record

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Monroe Elementary School

Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 0.6mi

PCM Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 8.6mi

7/10

Pcm High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.3mi

4/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

3/10 Fire Factor

0.46% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

3/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 105° 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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Historical weather

Monroe, IA • 50170

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In this area, properties receive around 10.2 hours in June and 4.1 hours in December, which is comparable to the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$210,000 – $255,000

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New listings for sale in 50170

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Built 1978 • Listed 10 days

Home values near 705 S Commerce St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
703 South Commerce Street, Monroe, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1048 Sq. Ft.	$161,743
704 South Commerce Street, Monroe, IA 4 Beds \| 1 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$89,055
801 South Commerce Street, Monroe, IA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1296 Sq. Ft.	$282,195
806 South Commerce Street, Monroe, IA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$196,988
110 West Zickel Street, Monroe, IA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 768 Sq. Ft.	$121,916
104 West Zickel Street, Monroe, IA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 568 Sq. Ft.	$93,079
105 West Zickel Street, Monroe, IA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 768 Sq. Ft.	$155,407

Address	Redfin Estimate
616 South Commerce Street, Monroe, IA 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 928 Sq. Ft.	$166,510
702 South Commerce Street, Monroe, IA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 990 Sq. Ft.	$177,975
803 South Commerce Street, Monroe, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1198 Sq. Ft.	$188,053
South Commerce Street, Monroe, IA - Beds \| - Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	—
108 West Zickel Street, Monroe, IA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 800 Sq. Ft.	$129,243
107 West Zickel Street, Monroe, IA 4 Beds \| 1 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$179,134
200 West Pleasant Street, Monroe, IA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1904 Sq. Ft.	$250,024

Address	Redfin Estimate
615 South Commerce Street, Monroe, IA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1482 Sq. Ft.	$187,979
701 South Commerce Street, Monroe, IA 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1632 Sq. Ft.	$206,704
805 South Commerce Street, Monroe, IA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1792 Sq. Ft.	$273,755
204 West Zickel Street, Monroe, IA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$244,575
106 West Zickel Street, Monroe, IA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1443 Sq. Ft.	$189,201
103 West Zickel Street, Monroe, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 816 Sq. Ft.	$137,671
204 West Pleasant Street, Monroe, IA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1940 Sq. Ft.	$262,275

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