Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds2,336 sqft
161 West First Street, Riverside, IA 52327
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.24 acresLot Size
1915Year Built
$94/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Fabulous 1915 home beautifully loved and maintained. From first step in, the copious natural light welcomes you right in. Loads of windows (many have been updated), wonderful original floors, attractive light fixtures and charm that will knock your socks off. Main floor boasts spacious living room flowing into the dining room, adorable kitchen with concrete counters, gas range and plenty of storage and counter space. Additionally, a full bathroom and family room plus the newly renovated bonus space...Fabulous 1915 home beautifully loved and maintained. From first step in, the copious natural light welcomes you right in. Loads of windows (many have been updated), wonderful original floors, attractive light fixtures and charm that will knock your socks off. Main floor boasts spacious living room flowing into the dining room, adorable kitchen with concrete counters, gas range and plenty of storage and counter space. Additionally, a full bathroom and family room plus the newly renovated bonus space (former vet clinic). Upstairs provides full bathroom and 3 wonderful bright bedrooms and primary has walk in closet. What was once the veterinary clinic is now true versatility and potential at its finest! Rec room? Wet bar? Mother in law suite potential? Office? Perfect new kitchen for making baking videos? Run a business? You name it! This beautifully renovated addition (down to the studs, added insulation) that links the main house with the garage has infinite potential uses. This space even has its own slot to add an electrical meter. And if one wants to use it as its own suite, it attaches to a room on the main floor and bathroom so could easily be turned into truly separate space. The options are numerous and the space is so beautiful, just like the rest of the home. And the lot? Wonderful. Fenced in, patioed and ready for pla
Listing closed: 12/22/2021 12:00 AM • Source: Iowa City Area AOR, MLS#: 202106089

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$240,000

Avg days on market

31

Sale-to-list ratio

98.5%

Riverside, IA

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Property Information for 161 West First Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $2,950 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Two Stories
  • Zoning: C-2
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1915
  • Lot Size: 0.24 AC / 10,454 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Highway 22 into Riverside turns into 1st Street
  • Latitude: 41.47966401
  • Longitude: -91.583477
  • MLS Area Major: SWQuadrant
Taxes and HOA
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 04-18-235-005
  • Tax Annual Amount: $2,950.00
  • Tax Year: 2020
School Information
  • Elementary School: Highland
  • High School: Highland
  • Middle Or Junior School: Highland
Parking
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Parking Pad, Attached
  • Parking Total: 2.0
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.24
  • Lot Size Area: 0.24
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 81 x 130
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2336.0
  • Building Area Total: 2336.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Living Area: 2336.0
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1915
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Frame
  • Total Stories: 2
Green Features
  • Green Indoor Air Quality: Contaminant Control
  • Green Verification: No
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Exterior Features: Garden
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Wall/Window Unit(s)
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Steam
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood, Laminate
  • Interior Features: Bookcases, Entrance Foyer, Wet Bar, Pantry
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Closet, Laundry Room, Lower Level, In Basement, Main Level
  • Has Spa: No
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows

Property History for 161 West First Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 16, 2025

Temporarily Off Market

NorthStar #5391877

Dec 22, 2021

Sold

Iowa City Area AOR #202106089

$220,500
Dec 16, 2021

Contract Signed

Iowa City Area AOR #202106089

DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/16/2025

Temporarily Off Market

NorthStar #5391877

12/22/2021

Sold

Iowa City Area AOR #202106089

$220,500
12/16/2021

Contract Signed

Iowa City Area AOR #202106089

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Schools near 161 West First Street

This home is within Highland Community School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Riverside Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Highland Middle School
Public6 to 8

Highland High School
Public9 to 12

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2
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5,200
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