1228 Caroline Ave

1,919 Sq. Ft.
$99 / Sq. Ft.
1,919
Sq. Ft.
$99
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Introducing 1228 Caroline Ave! This beautiful "GEM" is situated on a lovely corner lot close to the desirable Castle Terrace area. Welcoming front entry leads into a bright and cheery living room with a beautiful fireplace as the focal point. From there, a formal dining rooms steps down into a fabulous sunroom complete with wet bar & built-ins. The cute kitchen, with updated countertops and backsplash leads into the main level laundry room complete with a convenient half bath. The main floor offers...Introducing 1228 Caroline Ave! This beautiful "GEM" is situated on a lovely corner lot close to the desirable Castle Terrace area. Welcoming front entry leads into a bright and cheery living room with a beautiful fireplace as the focal point. From there, a formal dining rooms steps down into a fabulous sunroom complete with wet bar & built-ins. The cute kitchen, with updated countertops and backsplash leads into the main level laundry room complete with a convenient half bath. The main floor offers fantastic flexibility- the current living room could be used as the formal dining room and vice versa. On the 2nd level, you'll find a spa like bath retreat, complete with a walk in shower, soaking tub, and double vanity. The spacious primary bedroom boasts a walk-in closet, while two additional bedrooms and a flex room offer options for a sitting room or office space. The charm and character of this beauty is evident throughout! Plus, you'll enjoy the outdoors sitting on your front porch or playing in the yard! An oversized 2 car garage and ample parking are also part of the package. Updates include central air, kitchen and bath upgrades, and laminate flooring. Don't miss out!
  1. Listed by Kris Whalen • Ruhl&Ruhl REALTORS Clinton
    P: (563)-212-1044 C: (563)-212-1044 kriswhalen@ruhlhomes.com

Property Details for 1228 Caroline Avenue

Area
Iowa - Clinton
Township
N/A
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
2.5
Num Of Parking Spaces
2.5
Air Conditioning Type
Central Air
Num of Interior Fireplaces
1
Heat/Fuel
Natural Gas, Forced Air
LISTING UPDATED: 04/11/2026 04:51 AM

Property Details for 1228 Caroline Avenue

StatusNew
MLS #12614882
Days on Market5
Taxes$3,096 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 2 Stories
Year Built1875
Lot Size0.21 AC / 9,100 SF
CountyClinton County

Location

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Building Information for 1228 Caroline Avenue

Stories-Year Built1875Building Size-Lot Size0.21 AC / 9,100 SF

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Property Information for 1228 Caroline Avenue

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 1278
  • High School District: 1278
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 1278
Addtl Parking Information
  • Parking Details: Yes, Detached, Garage
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: Wet Bar, Walk-In Closet(s), Separate Dining Room
  • Num Of Rooms: 6
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Fireplace Features: Decorative
  • Basement Type: Unfinished, Partial
  • Bedrooms Possible: 3
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Basement Sq Ft: 695
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Num of Baths: 1.1
Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Type: 2 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Public
  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Total Sq Ft: 1919
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 1919
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 2614
  • Lower Sq Ft: 0
  • Main Sq Ft: 992
  • Upper Sq Ft: 927
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Lot Size Source: County Records
  • Lot Dimensions: 65x140
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding, Frame
  • Construction: Vinyl Siding, Frame
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • General Information: None
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
  • Assessor Square Footage: 1919
  • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 695
  • Unfinished Lower Sq Ft: 0
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 2
  • Document Date: 2026-04-09T19:29:08
  • Photos Count: 50
  • OpenHouse Count: 1
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: None
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 13X13
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 9X12
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 11X9
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 13X13
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: N/A
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 11X11
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Main
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 8X8
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 10X11

Property History for 1228 Caroline Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 9, 2026

Listed (Active)

MRED #12614882

$189,900
Jun 13, 2025

Cancelled

MRED #4262670

$185,000
Jun 13, 2025

Cancelled

RMLS ALLIANCE #QC4262670

$185,000
Apr 28, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #4262670

$195,000
Apr 28, 2025

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #QC4262670

$195,000
Jan 11, 2025

Cancelled

RMLS ALLIANCE #QC4259078

$195,000
Jan 11, 2025

Cancelled

MRED #4259078

$195,000
Dec 12, 2024

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #QC4259078

$209,900
Dec 12, 2024

Listed (Active)

MRED #4259078

$209,900
Jul 30, 2020

Sold

MRED #4211388

$115,000
Jul 30, 2020

Sold

RMLS ALLIANCE #QC4211388

$115,000
May 20, 2020

Pending

MRED #4211388

May 20, 2020

Pending

RMLS ALLIANCE #QC4211388

May 11, 2020

Listed (Active)

MRED #4211388

$115,000
May 11, 2020

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #QC4211388

$115,000
Jul 31, 2017

Expired

RMLS ALLIANCE #QC4179362

$114,000
Jan 31, 2017

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #QC4179362

$119,900
Aug 13, 2016

Expired

RMLS ALLIANCE #QC4173133

$114,500
Jun 13, 2016

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #QC4173133

$119,900
Jun 30, 2015

Temporarily Off Market

RMLS ALLIANCE #QC2125

$99,900
Jun 30, 2015

Temporarily Off Market

RMLS ALLIANCE #QC2122

$111,900
Mar 29, 2002

Sold

RMLS ALLIANCE #QC3407

$94,000
Mar 29, 2002

Sold

MRED #3407

$94,000
Feb 6, 2002

Pending

RMLS ALLIANCE #QC3407

Feb 6, 2002

Pending

MRED #3407

Jan 16, 2002

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #QC3407

$111,900
Jan 16, 2002

Listed (Active)

MRED #3407

$111,900
Dec 31, 2001

Expired

RMLS ALLIANCE #QC2125

$99,900
Oct 4, 2001

Temporarily Off Market

RMLS ALLIANCE #QC2123

$99,900
Oct 4, 2001

Expired

RMLS ALLIANCE #QC2123

$99,900
Apr 4, 2001

Expired

RMLS ALLIANCE #QC2122

$111,900
Oct 4, 2000

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #QC2125

$111,900
Oct 4, 2000

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #QC2122

$111,900
Oct 4, 2000

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #QC2123

$111,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/09/2026

Listed (Active)

MRED #12614882

$189,900
06/13/2025

Cancelled

MRED #4262670

$185,000
06/13/2025

Cancelled

RMLS ALLIANCE #QC4262670

$185,000
04/28/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #4262670

$195,000
04/28/2025

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #QC4262670

$195,000
01/11/2025

Cancelled

RMLS ALLIANCE #QC4259078

$195,000
01/11/2025

Cancelled

MRED #4259078

$195,000
12/12/2024

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #QC4259078

$209,900
12/12/2024

Listed (Active)

MRED #4259078

$209,900
07/30/2020

Sold

MRED #4211388

$115,000
07/30/2020

Sold

RMLS ALLIANCE #QC4211388

$115,000
05/20/2020

Pending

MRED #4211388

05/20/2020

Pending

RMLS ALLIANCE #QC4211388

05/11/2020

Listed (Active)

MRED #4211388

$115,000
05/11/2020

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #QC4211388

$115,000
07/31/2017

Expired

RMLS ALLIANCE #QC4179362

$114,000
01/31/2017

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #QC4179362

$119,900
08/13/2016

Expired

RMLS ALLIANCE #QC4173133

$114,500
06/13/2016

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #QC4173133

$119,900
06/30/2015

Temporarily Off Market

RMLS ALLIANCE #QC2125

$99,900
06/30/2015

Temporarily Off Market

RMLS ALLIANCE #QC2122

$111,900
03/29/2002

Sold

RMLS ALLIANCE #QC3407

$94,000
03/29/2002

Sold

MRED #3407

$94,000
02/06/2002

Pending

RMLS ALLIANCE #QC3407

02/06/2002

Pending

MRED #3407

01/16/2002

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #QC3407

$111,900
01/16/2002

Listed (Active)

MRED #3407

$111,900
12/31/2001

Expired

RMLS ALLIANCE #QC2125

$99,900
10/04/2001

Temporarily Off Market

RMLS ALLIANCE #QC2123

$99,900
10/04/2001

Expired

RMLS ALLIANCE #QC2123

$99,900
04/04/2001

Expired

RMLS ALLIANCE #QC2122

$111,900
10/04/2000

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #QC2125

$111,900
10/04/2000

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #QC2122

$111,900
10/04/2000

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #QC2123

$111,900

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Schools near 1228 Caroline Avenue

This home is within Clinton Community School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - K to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Whittier Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Clinton Middle School
Public6 to 8

Clinton High School
Public9 to 12

Prince Of Peace Catholic School
PrivateK to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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1228 Caroline Avenue is a single family home for sale in Clinton, IA 52732. This property was listed for sale on April 9, 2026 by Ruhl&Ruhl REALTORS Clinton, it's currently listed at $189,900. It has been on the market for a total of 5 days and was last sold on July 30, 2020. This listing's school district is Clinton Community School District. Nearby schools include Whittier Elementary School, Clinton Middle School and Clinton High School. 1228 Caroline Avenue is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 1,919 sqft single family home built in 1875.

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