404 Melden Street

Closed 12/1/17

Sold

Last Sold Price

$166,500

6 beds2 baths4,305 sqft

404 Melden Street, Calmar, IA 52132

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.72 acresLot Size

1875Year Built

$39/sq ftPrice per sq ft

2 carsParking Spaces

Description

PRICE WAS REDUCED to $197,000! This is an incredible one-of-a-kind brick Italianate home built in 1875. Large lot. 3 stories, 6 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. Beautiful new kitchen w/ granite countertops. Cabinets go all the way to the 12' ceiling. Some have glass doors & are lighted. Lots of cabinet storage + pantry. Home has lots of the original features. Wood louvered shutters for all the windows. Period woodwork. Refinished original wood floors in DR/LR & Parlor. 2 fireplaces on main floor. One has a new...PRICE WAS REDUCED to $197,000! This is an incredible one-of-a-kind brick Italianate home built in 1875. Large lot. 3 stories, 6 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. Beautiful new kitchen w/ granite countertops. Cabinets go all the way to the 12' ceiling. Some have glass doors & are lighted. Lots of cabinet storage + pantry. Home has lots of the original features. Wood louvered shutters for all the windows. Period woodwork. Refinished original wood floors in DR/LR & Parlor. 2 fireplaces on main floor. One has a new stainless steel chimney & gas insert fireplace, other is wood burning. Picture rails w/hangers in LR/DR & Parlor. Formal front entry needs some work. Original railing on curved stairs from front entry to 2nd floor. 2nd set of stairs is from the kitchen to the 2nd floor. One bedroom on main floor. 1/2 bath off kitchen. 3/4 bath on main floor. Full bath w/air jetted tub on 2nd floor. Laundry in full bath on 2nd floor. 4 bedrooms on 2nd floor. 3rd floor is one large bedroom and closet. It should be possible to put another bath on the 3rd floor. Steel roof in 2004. All 3 chimneys have been rebuilt w/architectural detail. New sewer line from house to street. Completely rewired w/panel on main floor. See attached sheet for more details. Really need to see this one to appreciate it.

Listed by: Debra Merrill 563.419.5432 merrill1953.dm@gmail.com • Homestead Iowa Realty

Listing closed: 12/01/2017 12:00 AM • Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR, MLS#: 20165657

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Avg days on market

Sale-to-list ratio

97.8%

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Square Feet: 0.48
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Property Information for 404 Melden Street

Property Details

Taxes: $2,668 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
County: Winneshiek County
Zoning: R-1
Zoning Description: R-1

Building Information

Stories: 3
Year Built: 1875
Lot Size: 0.72 AC / 31,374 SF

Summary

Location and General Information

Latitude: 43.1853744
Longitude: -91.86311802

Taxes and HOA

Additional Parcels: No
Parcel Number: 142535200400

Tax Annual Amount: $2,668.00
Tax Assessed Value: 141700

School Information

Elementary School: South Winneshiek
High School: South Winneshiek

Middle Or Junior School: South Winneshiek

Parking

Carport Spaces: 2.0
Carport: Yes

Garage: No
Parking Features: Detached

Property

Lot Information

Lot Features: Level, Irregular Lot
Lot Size Acres: 0.72

Lot Size Dimensions: 194' x 159'
Lot Size Square Feet: 31374.0

Property and Assessments

Living Area: 4305.0
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

Property Type: Residential
Year Built: 1875

Building Features

Accessibility Features: Therapeutic Whirlpool
Construction Materials: Brick

Roof: Metal
Total Stories: 3

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Patio And Porch Features: Porch

Interior Features

Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Basement: Sump Pump, Block

Has Basement: Yes
Full Bathrooms: 1
Half Bathrooms: 1
Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
Total Bathrooms: 2
Total Bedrooms: 6
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Window Unit(s)
Has Cooling: Yes
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Has Heating: Yes
Fireplace Features: Gas, Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Granite Counters, Pantry
Laundry Features: Laundry Closet, Upper Level

Room Information

Room 1

Type: Dining Room
Level: Main

Room 2

Type: Kitchen
Level: Main

Room 3

Level: Main

Room 4

Level: Upper

Room 5

Type: Primary Bedroom
Level: Second

Room 6

Level: Lower

Room 7

Type: Living Room
Level: Main

Property History for 404 Melden Street

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Apr 26, 2023	Permanently Off Market Northeast Iowa Regional BOR #20230810	$369,900	—
Mar 8, 2023	Listed (Active) Northeast Iowa Regional BOR #20230810	$349,900	—
Dec 1, 2017	Sold Northeast Iowa Regional BOR #20165657	$166,500	—
Nov 15, 2017	Contract Signed Northeast Iowa Regional BOR #20165657		—
Sep 23, 2016	Listed (Active) Northeast Iowa Regional BOR #20165657	$239,900	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
04/26/2023	Permanently Off Market Northeast Iowa Regional BOR #20230810	$369,900
03/08/2023	Listed (Active) Northeast Iowa Regional BOR #20230810	$349,900
12/01/2017	Sold Northeast Iowa Regional BOR #20165657	$166,500
11/15/2017	Contract Signed Northeast Iowa Regional BOR #20165657	—
09/23/2016	Listed (Active) Northeast Iowa Regional BOR #20165657	$239,900

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Schools near 404 Melden Street

This home is within South Winneshiek Community School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
5/10	South Winneshiek Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 4	5.8 mi
7/10	South Winneshiek Middle School	Public - Serves this home	5 to 8	5.8 mi
9/10	South Winneshiek High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	0.4 mi


Rating	School	Distance
5/10	South Winneshiek Elementary School PublicPK to 4 Serves this home	5.8 mi
7/10	South Winneshiek Middle School Public5 to 8 Serves this home	5.8 mi
9/10	South Winneshiek High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	0.4 mi

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Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 404 Melden Street, Calmar, IA 52132	$166,500	6	2	4,305	31,374
404 North Meldon Street, Calmar, IA 52132	$300,000	4	2	4,305	29,845
402 North Meldon Street, Calmar, IA 52132	–	2	1.5	1,064	13,688
408 North Meldon Street, Calmar, IA 52132	–	3	2	2,148	17,422
407 Melden Street, Calmar, IA 52132	$83,000	3	1	1,470	11,583
407 North Meldon Street, Calmar, IA 52132	$83,000	3	2	1,470	11,583
410 North Meldon Street, Calmar, IA 52132	$150,000	3	2	1,184	24,581
409 Jefferson Street, Calmar, IA 52132	–	3	2	1,142	21,000
403 North Meldon Street, Calmar, IA 52132	–	3	2	1,868	21,657
411 Jefferson Street, Calmar, IA 52132	$315,000	4	3	2,932	14,000
411 Melden Street, Calmar, IA 52132	$143,000	3	1	1,566	11,583
405 Jefferson Street, Calmar, IA 52132	$139,000	6	3	2,564	21,000
201 East North Street, Calmar, IA 52132	–	4	3	1,132	14,144
411 North Meldon Street, Calmar, IA 52132	$143,000	3	1.5	1,566	11,583
410 Melden Street, Calmar, IA 52132	$150,000	3	1	1,184	24,581
402 Maryville Street, Calmar, IA 52132	$150,000	13	3	4,832	31,309

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404 Melden Street, Calmar, IA 52132

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