Sold
Last Sold Price
2 beds2,114 sqft
1396 Plato Road, West Branch, IA 52358
Single FamilyProperty Type
4.54 acresLot Size
2004Year Built
$106/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

4.54 acres of mostly in timber with a 20 year old walnut grove pruned regularly (by retired timber manager) to provide veneer grade worthy walnut in time. Live a life of nature & ease: Earth-bermed cement framed custom home with 2 bedrooms (1 non-conforming) and loft space. Main heat source is a high-efficiency LP boiler that runs in-floor zoned heat (approx 5 different zones). It's super comfortable in the winter. Additional heat sources include the passive solar , and a Vermont Castings brand "Vigilant"...4.54 acres of mostly in timber with a 20 year old walnut grove pruned regularly (by retired timber manager) to provide veneer grade worthy walnut in time. Live a life of nature & ease: Earth-bermed cement framed custom home with 2 bedrooms (1 non-conforming) and loft space. Main heat source is a high-efficiency LP boiler that runs in-floor zoned heat (approx 5 different zones). It's super comfortable in the winter. Additional heat sources include the passive solar , and a Vermont Castings brand "Vigilant" style wood stove in the living room. Stay connected with access to fiber optic high speed internet. Incredibly unique floor plan with Open high-ceiling main living are. Grow your own food year round with Lexan greenhouse space on the south side that heats the slab floor with sunlight. Drain in greenhouse space connects to exterior "french drain." Unfinished main loft could be used for a studio or exercise or hobby space. The half-bath is also the laundry room & utility space (plumbed for a shower that hasn't been installed, so could have two full bathrooms). Both active and passive solar. Super-insulated with spray-on foam insulation on the inside of the exterior walls and ceiling. Thick foam insulation under the slab floor. Durable polished stained concrete floors. Metal roof & natural cedar siding. Small natural stone patio
  • Listed by: Ashley Bermel 319.855.0248 ashley@ashleybermel.com • Coldwell Banker Real Estate Professionals
Listing closed: 08/09/2021 12:00 AM • Source: Iowa City Area AOR, MLS#: 202102974

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Median sold price

$184,000

Avg days on market

54

Sale-to-list ratio

94.9%

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Property Information for 1396 Plato Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $2,710 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Cedar County
  • Zoning: Residential
Building Information
  • Year Built: 2004
  • Lot Size: 4.54 AC / 197,762 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Take Exit 254 toward W Branch. Turn Left onto S Downey Street. Turn left onto W Main Street. Turn Right onto N Downey Street. Turn right onto 250th Street. Turn Left onto 250th street. Driveway on right hand of street.
  • Latitude: 41.744706
  • Longitude: -91.307263
  • MLS Area Major: NEQuadrant
Taxes and HOA
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 015009103000060
  • Tax Annual Amount: $2,710.00
  • Tax Year: 2019
School Information
  • Elementary School: Hoover
  • High School: West Branch
  • Middle Or Junior School: West Branch
Parking
  • Parking Features: Carport
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Wooded
  • Lot Size Acres: 4.54
  • Lot Size Area: 4.54
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2114.0
  • Building Area Total: 2114.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Living Area: 2114.0
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 2004
Building Features
  • Other Structures: Greenhouse
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Foundation Details: Slab
Green Features
  • Green Verification: No
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Cooling: Wall/Window Unit(s)
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Active Solar, Solar
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Total Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning Stove
  • Interior Features: Pantry
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Main Level
  • Has Spa: No

Property History for 1396 Plato Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 9, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1484806858

$225,000
Aug 9, 2021

Sold

Iowa City Area AOR #202102974

$225,000
Jul 23, 2021

Contract Signed

Iowa City Area AOR #202102974

DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/09/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1484806858

$225,000
08/09/2021

Sold

Iowa City Area AOR #202102974

$225,000
07/23/2021

Contract Signed

Iowa City Area AOR #202102974

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

Public Records for 1396 Plato Road

Taxable ValueLand$170,800Additions$200,530Total$371,330
Tax Record2025$4,468 ($372 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt2,614 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,614 SqFtStories1Lot Size197,762 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2004Year Renovated2004CountyCEDARAPN015009103000060

Schools near 1396 Plato Road

This home is within West Branch Community School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 4
Public - 5 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Hoover Elementary School
PublicPK to 4

West Branch Middle School
Public5 to 8

West Branch High School
Public9 to 12

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 1396 Plato Road, West Branch, IA 52358
$225,000
2
2,114
197,762
$800,000
2
1
1,216
1,505,913
$50,000
282,269
2
1
1,775
355,885
3
3
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