304 Franklin Street

Closed 6/27/25

Sold

Last Sold Price

$280,000

5 beds4 baths2,480 sqft

304 Franklin Street, Remsen, IA 51050

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.21 acresLot Size

1925Year Built

$113/sq ftPrice per sq ft

2 carsParking Spaces

Description

This beautiful home on a corner lot with lovely gardens in Remsen channels the charm of yesteryear and the conveniences of today. 2400 sq feet on two floors offers options for every lifestyle. A large living room and formal dining room can accommodate any celebration or gathering. The kitchen is made for a busy household with ample custom Shaker cabinets and quartz countertop, stainless steel appliances, double wall ovens, gas stove top, and a large island. The downstairs bedroom can serve as an...This beautiful home on a corner lot with lovely gardens in Remsen channels the charm of yesteryear and the conveniences of today. 2400 sq feet on two floors offers options for every lifestyle. A large living room and formal dining room can accommodate any celebration or gathering. The kitchen is made for a busy household with ample custom Shaker cabinets and quartz countertop, stainless steel appliances, double wall ovens, gas stove top, and a large island. The downstairs bedroom can serve as an office or small TV room. The front porch lets you to enjoy Iowa’s beautiful summer evenings. Upstairs you will find a primary suite with a luxurious ensuite bathroom with radiant floor heat and ceramic tile. There are 3 additional bedrooms, a large new bath with claw foot tub, radiant floor heat, and ceramic tile, and a laundry space. This home has a large unfinished basement for all your storage needs or could be finished for an in-home theater or a workout facility. This 1925 Arts & Crafts home was fully remodeled in 2013 with the intention of bringing it up to date for 21st century living but saving the workmanship of early 20th century. The updating included complete rewiring and replumb of the home, a state-of-the-art highly efficient geothermal heating and cooling system, and new lighting fixtures. Other updates include new 2-car garage in 2017, new roof with high impact shingles in 2023, and new outdoor paint in 2024. This 1925 beauty offers all the craftmanship of a bygone era with oak hardwood floors, quartersawn oak woodwork, and 42 windows provide plentiful natural light, and the thoughtful update provides the convenience of today's homes.

Listed by: Misty J Szczech 712.546.4011 misty.joy@icloud.com • Exit Realty Midwest - LeMars

Listing closed: 06/27/2025 12:00 AM • Source: Northwest Iowa Regional Board of REALTORS, MLS#: 824446

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Property Information for 304 Franklin Street

Property Details

Taxes: $1,826 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
County: Plymouth County
Architectural Style: 2 Story
Zoning: RES
Zoning Description: RES

Building Information

Year Built: 1925
Lot Size: 0.21 AC / 9,147 SF

Summary

Location and General Information

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Latitude: 42.813439

Longitude: -95.975009

Taxes and HOA

Parcel Number: 004+14-06-312-007
Tax Annual Amount: $1,826.00

Tax Year: 2023

School Information

Elementary School: Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn-Remsen Union
High School: Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn-Remsen Union

Middle Or Junior School: Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn-Remsen Union

Parking

Garage Spaces: 2.0
Garage: Yes

Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Concrete, Detached

Property

Lot Information

Lot Features: Landscaped
Lot Size Acres: 0.21

Lot Size Square Feet: 9240.0

Property and Assessments

Below Grade Unfinished Area: 1240.0
Living Area: 2480.0

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Type: Residential
Year Built: 1925

Building Features

Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Roof: Shingle

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Door Features: French Doors

Interior Features

Appliances: Water Softener
Basement: Full, Unfinished

Has Basement: Yes
Full Bathrooms: 1
Half Bathrooms: 1
Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
Total Bedrooms: 5
Cooling: Central Air
Has Cooling: Yes
Heating: Electric, Geothermal
Has Heating: Yes
Flooring: Hardwood
Interior Features: Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island
Laundry Features: Upper Level
Has Spa: No

Room Information

Room 1

Type: Kitchen
Level: Main

Description: custom shaker cabinets

Room 2

Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second

Room 3

Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Second

Room 4

Type: Dining Room
Level: Main

Room 5

Type: Bedroom 1
Level: Main

Description: 3/4 bath ensuite

Room 6

Type: Other Room 1
Level: Main

Description: porch

Room 7

Type: Bedroom 4
Level: Second

Room 8

Type: Master
Level: Second

Description: primary suite

Room 9

Type: Bathroom 3
Level: Second

Description: claw foot tub

Room 10

Type: Family Room
Level: Main

Description: Beautiful wood columns with glass doors

Room 11

Type: Bathroom 1
Level: Main

Room 12

Type: Laundry
Level: Second

Property History for 304 Franklin Street

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Jun 27, 2025	Sold Northwest Iowa Regional Board of REALTORS #824446	$280,000	—
Jun 26, 2025	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1908386775	$280,000	—
Apr 28, 2025	Contract Signed Northwest Iowa Regional Board of REALTORS #824446		—
Apr 19, 2024	Listed (Active) Northwest Iowa Regional Board of REALTORS #824446	$399,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
06/27/2025	Sold Northwest Iowa Regional Board of REALTORS #824446	$280,000
06/26/2025	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1908386775	$280,000
04/28/2025	Contract Signed Northwest Iowa Regional Board of REALTORS #824446	—
04/19/2024	Listed (Active) Northwest Iowa Regional Board of REALTORS #824446	$399,000

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

Public records

304 Franklin Street

Beds

Total Finished SqFt

2,480 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

2,480 SqFt

Stories

Lot Size

9,240 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Schools near 304 Franklin Street

This home is within Remsen-Union Community School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
10/10	Remsen-Union Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 4	0.6 mi
7/10	Remsen-Union Middle School	Public - Nearby school	5 to 8	0.6 mi
NR	Great Beginnings Preschool	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.1 mi
NR	St Catherine-St Marys Grade School	Private - Nearby school	K to 12	0.3 mi
NR	St. Mary's High School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 12	0.4 mi


Rating	School	Distance
10/10	Remsen-Union Elementary School PublicPK to 4 Serves this home	0.6 mi
7/10	Remsen-Union Middle School Public5 to 8 Nearby school	0.6 mi
NR	Great Beginnings Preschool PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	0.1 mi
NR	St Catherine-St Marys Grade School PrivateK to 12 Nearby school	0.3 mi
NR	St. Mary's High School PrivatePK to 12 Nearby school	0.4 mi

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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Nearby home values

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 304 Franklin Street, Remsen, IA 51050	$280,000	5	4	2,480	9,147
308 Franklin Street, Remsen, IA 51050	$113,000	2	4	1,047	7,560
314 Franklin Street, Remsen, IA 51050	–	3	2	2,034	8,400
115 West 3rd Street, Remsen, IA 51050	$90,000	3	5	1,351	8,400
218 Franklin Street, Remsen, IA 51050	$220,000	2	2	1,228	4,980
309 Franklin Street, Remsen, IA 51050	–	4	1	1,294	8,400
318 Franklin Street, Remsen, IA 51050	–	5	2	1,891	8,400
17 West 3rd Street, Remsen, IA 51050	–	4	3	2,479	8,400
114 West 3rd Street, Remsen, IA 51050	–	2	2	832	3,900
315 Franklin Street, Remsen, IA 51050	–	–	3	1,605	8,400
315 Jackson Street, Remsen, IA 51050	–	3	1	1,245	8,400
319 Jackson Street, Remsen, IA 51050	–	–	–	–	8,400
121 West 3rd Street, Remsen, IA 51050	–	4	4	1,626	8,400
216 Franklin Street, Remsen, IA 51050	$68,000	4	2	1,606	8,400
322 Franklin Street, Remsen, IA 51050	–	3	4	1,252	4,200
219 Franklin Street, Remsen, IA 51050	$90,500	2	3	1,192	3,375

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