Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds1,348 sqft
1970 Covington Road, Palo, IA 52324
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.3 acresLot Size
1953Year Built
$78/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Fantastic, affordable ranch! Low maintenance with vinyl siding and newer metal roof; fencing; heated bathroom floor; first floor laundry; lots of parking space. Located in Covington (just outside of the NW side of Cedar Rapids), but has a Palo address. More details coming soon but schedule your showing soon - do not miss this one! (Large 0.3 acre lot. 175x109x175x40 Plus the empty lot behind may be available also.)Fantastic, affordable ranch! Low maintenance with vinyl siding and newer metal roof; fencing; heated bathroom floor; first floor laundry; lots of parking space. Located in Covington (just outside of the NW side of Cedar Rapids), but has a Palo address. More details coming soon but schedule your showing soon - do not miss this one! (Large 0.3 acre lot. 175x109x175x40 Plus the empty lot behind may be available also.)
  • Listed by: Josie Ashmore 319.241.5175 josie@josieashmore.com • RE/MAX Concepts
Listing closed: 06/01/2018 12:00 AM • Source: Iowa City Area AOR, MLS#: 20182117

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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$381,990

Avg days on market

59

Sale-to-list ratio

103.9%

Palo, IA

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Location

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Property Information for 1970 Covington Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $1,505 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Linn County
  • Subdivision Name: Covington Lots
  • Zoning: Residential
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1953
  • Lot Size: 0.30 AC / 13,068 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: F Ave NW becomes Covington Rd. House is in Covington, not Palo.
  • Latitude: 42.005589
  • Longitude: -91.762474
Taxes and HOA
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 131513100600000
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,505.00
  • Tax Year: 2017
School Information
  • Elementary School: Jackson
  • High School: Kennedy
  • Middle Or Junior School: Taft
Parking
  • Parking Total: 2.0
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.3
  • Lot Size Area: 0.3
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 175x109x175x40
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1348.0
  • Building Area Total: 1348.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Living Area: 1348.0
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1953
Building Features
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
Green Features
  • Green Verification: No
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Fencing: Fenced
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Water Softener Owned, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Wall/Window Unit(s), Dual
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Lower Level
  • Has Spa: No

Property History for 1970 Covington Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 1, 2018

Sold

Iowa City Area AOR #20182117

$105,500
Apr 23, 2018

Contract Signed

Iowa City Area AOR #20182117

Mar 29, 2018

Listed (Active)

Iowa City Area AOR #20182117

$107,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/01/2018

Sold

Iowa City Area AOR #20182117

$105,500
04/23/2018

Contract Signed

Iowa City Area AOR #20182117

03/29/2018

Listed (Active)

Iowa City Area AOR #20182117

$107,000

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Schools near 1970 Covington Road

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

Taft Middle School
Public6 to 8

John F Kennedy High School
Public9 to 12

Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy
Public6 to 8

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