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NEIRBR as distributed by MLS GRID #20170885
Mar 31, 2017
Sold
$30,000
$28/sq ft
Feb 23, 2017
Listed
$35,000
$33/sq ft
+15
Great home with large, spacious rooms, updated windows, beautiful woodwork, hardwood floors, and large walk in closets in the bedrooms! Everything is in super great condition and ready for you to just move in. Kitchen opens to patio doors out to a great deck and fenced yard. Enclosed front porch offers extra living space or a great place to sit and watch the day go by. This home is a complete package with the washer, dryer, stove, refrigerator, and dishwasher included.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$730 (+12.0%)
$3,830 + $42,780
$46,610
2025
$652 (−19.1%)
$3,830 + $42,780
$46,610
2024
$806 (+11.0%)
$3,830 + $42,780
$46,610
2023
$726 (+2.8%)
$3,830 + $36,450
$40,280
2022
$706 (−14.1%)
$3,830 + $36,450
$40,280
2021
$822 (+1.5%)
$3,830 + $29,230
$33,060
2020
$810 (−0.7%)
$3,830 + $32,480
$36,310
2019
$816 (−5.8%)
$3,830 + $32,480
$36,310
2018
$866 (+6.1%)
$3,830 + $32,480
$36,310
2017
$816 (+1.5%)
$3,830 + $34,980
$38,810
2016
$804 (+0.8%)
$3,830 + $34,980
$38,810
2014
$798
$3,830 + $34,980
$38,810
Tax history for 217 Allen St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$730 (+12.0%)
$3,830 + $42,780
$46,610
2025
$652 (−19.1%)
$3,830 + $42,780
$46,610
2024
$806 (+11.0%)
$3,830 + $42,780
$46,610
2023
$726 (+2.8%)
$3,830 + $36,450
$40,280
2022
$706 (−14.1%)
$3,830 + $36,450
$40,280
2021
$822 (+1.5%)
$3,830 + $29,230
$33,060
2020
$810 (−0.7%)
$3,830 + $32,480
$36,310
2019
$816 (−5.8%)
$3,830 + $32,480
$36,310
2018
$866 (+6.1%)
$3,830 + $32,480
$36,310
2017
$816 (+1.5%)
$3,830 + $34,980
$38,810
2016
$804 (+0.8%)
$3,830 + $34,980
$38,810
2014
$798
$3,830 + $34,980
$38,810
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
36 ft.
Lot depth
72 ft.
Lot size
2,614 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,061
Year built
1906
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Black Hawk County
APN
891326182012
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 14, 2026.
R-3
Multiple Residence District
The R-3 District is intended to provide for areas of the community which are suitable for low, medium and high density residential uses that are adjacent to residential, professional office or neighborhood commercial uses. Any outside storage of materials or equipment shall be limited and clearly incidental and accessory to the Principal Permitted Use, and shall not include the outside storage of junk or salvage material or similar debris. Outside storage of materials or equipment shall not be permitted in a front yard. This provision shall not restrict the outside storage of licensed and operable vehicles that are accessory and clearly incidental to the Principal Permitted Use.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Community / recreation center
Day care facility
Hospital / medical center
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Student
Infrastructure
Public service
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Parking Features: None
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Interior Features
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Softener
Fireplace Features: None
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Details: Block
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Building Information
Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
Property Features
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Road Surface Type: None
Lot Size Dimensions: 36 x 72
Lot Size Acres: 0.006
Zoning Description: R-1
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $726.06
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School: Irving Elementary
Middle Or Junior School: Central
High School: West High
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,061
Stories: —
Lot Size: 2,614 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1906
Year Renovated: —
County: Black Hawk County
APN: 891326182012
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 14, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Irving Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
5/10
Central Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.5mi
2/10
West High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi
3/10
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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 101° expected this year, 16 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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.1 hours in
June and 4 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
10.1 hrs
4 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$41,000 – $49,000
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