Beautiful, well maintained home full of character and charm situated on a nice corner lot. Walk in and enjoy the natural woodwork, the hardwood floors throughout, the original built-ins separating the living room and formal dining room. The kitchen is spacious with plenty of cabinet space. There is also a main floor bedroom with a half bath. Upstairs there are three additional bedrooms and another full bath that has a claw foot tub and shower. The lower level features another bathroom and plenty of storage space. Recent updates include electrical, roof is 5 years, and water heater is 3 years. There is off street parking, and plenty of room to build the garage of your dreams!
Single-familyProperty Type
1918Year Built
10,019 sq ftLot Size
$135Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Amanda Brant• MARIAN ARENS ELITE REALTY
Bought with Ryan Eighme• FUSION REALTORS
Source:CRAAR, CDRMLS #1401531
Redfin Estimate
$185,228
$50K since sold in May 2023$17K since August
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Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 11.3% lower than the average sale price ($209K) of 5 comparable homes.
Total commission of 5% to be paid for by buyer. Home being sold as is. Property has an accepted offer.
CRAAR, CDRMLS #1401531
Aug 5, 2014
Sold
$92,500
$68/sq ft
Mar 7, 2014
Listed
$100,000
$73/sq ft
+15
Beautiful, well maintained home full of character and charm situated on a nice corner lot. Walk in and enjoy the natural woodwork, the hardwood floors throughout, the original built-ins separating the living room and formal dining room. The kitchen is spacious with plenty of cabinet space. There is also a main floor bedroom with a half bath. Upstairs there are three additional bedrooms and another full bath that has a claw foot tub and shower. The lower level features another bathroom and plenty of storage space. Recent updates include electrical, roof is 5 years, and water heater is 3 years. There is off street parking, and plenty of room to build the garage of your dreams!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$1,802 (+1.2%)
$17,300 + $92,600
$109,900
2022
$1,780 (−15.0%)
$17,300 + $92,600
$109,900
2021
$2,094 (+7.6%)
$13,900 + $76,700
$90,600
2020
$1,946 (+8.6%)
$13,900 + $76,700
$90,600
2019
$1,792 (+3.8%)
$13,200 + $84,800
$98,000
2018
$1,726 (−1.3%)
$13,200 + $84,800
$98,000
2017
$1,748 (+2.1%)
$11,500 + $78,900
$90,400
2016
$1,712 (+13.4%)
$11,100 + $75,900
$87,000
2015
$1,510 (+1.9%)
$11,100 + $75,900
$87,000
2013
$1,482 (+1.9%)
$10,900 + $74,300
$85,200
2012
$1,454
$10,900 + $74,300
$85,200
Tax history for 309 Grand Ave SW
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$1,802 (+1.2%)
$17,300 + $92,600
$109,900
2022
$1,780 (−15.0%)
$17,300 + $92,600
$109,900
2021
$2,094 (+7.6%)
$13,900 + $76,700
$90,600
2020
$1,946 (+8.6%)
$13,900 + $76,700
$90,600
2019
$1,792 (+3.8%)
$13,200 + $84,800
$98,000
2018
$1,726 (−1.3%)
$13,200 + $84,800
$98,000
2017
$1,748 (+2.1%)
$11,500 + $78,900
$90,400
2016
$1,712 (+13.4%)
$11,100 + $75,900
$87,000
2015
$1,510 (+1.9%)
$11,100 + $75,900
$87,000
2013
$1,482 (+1.9%)
$10,900 + $74,300
$85,200
2012
$1,454
$10,900 + $74,300
$85,200
*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: 804
Basement Type: Full
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Gas
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Exterior Wall: Wood
Roof Covering Type: Asphalt
Roof Shape Type: Asphalt
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: HARBERTS ADD
Living Sq. Ft: 1,367
Building Sq. Ft: 2,171
# of Stories: 1.5
Stories Type: 1 1/2
Legal Description: HARBERTS ADD LT 9&10 BLK 4
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 10,019
Legal Lot Number: 9
Legal Block Number: 4
Municipality Name: SHELLSBURG CITY
Acres: 0.23
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,367
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 10,019 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1918
Year Renovated: 1918
County: Benton County
APN: 19028700
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 9, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Shellsburg Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
4/10
Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 9.1mi
9/10
Vinton-Shellsburg High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 8.9mi
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
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
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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In this area, properties receive around 10.1 hours in
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