An iconic Victorian property in Grinnell’s Historic District built in 1897 and locally known as the Carriage House B & B Inn for the last 37 years. The property is being sold fully furnished - all beds, furniture, kitchen and serving equipment, linens, and supplies to continue operating, if next buyer continues the business. In 1937, the property was acquired by Grinnell College and served as a men’s dormitory until the 1950s. The property was then sold into private hands and had rental apartments. This property includes 5,901 square feet, with 900 square feet of owner’s living quarters on the first floor at the back of the home. The 3rd floor includes 1,147 square feet of finished living space. As you enter the home, you will find a living room, parlor, library, and formal dining room with original pocket doors. The Parque floors in the main floor rooms are all unique. There is a grand staircase that takes you to the second floor with a landing and a back staircase. The second floor includes 5 bedroom suites all with a three quarter/full bath. The sixth bedroom uses the sixth bath not attached to the suite. There is a spacious common area on this floor. There are balconies attached to two of the suites. Siding was painted in 2022 and roof was replaced in 2024. There are two apartments within this property. A 2-bed apartment on the 3rd floor and a 2-bed apartment in the basement. The carriage house is a functioning 2-stall garage with an upstairs. Schedule your tour today!
Pending
$485,000
1133 Broad St, Grinnell, IA 50112
11beds
6,943sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1897
0.28 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$70/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 01, 2025 at 06:14am
Listed by:
Kevin Kolbe (641)236-3141,
Ramsey Weeks Real Estate
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 721730
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 11
- Bathrooms: 10
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 7
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Heating
- Baseboard, Electric, Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Oven, Dryer, Dishwasher, Freezer, Microwave, Refrigerator, See Remarks, Stove, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, See Remarks
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl
- Basement: Daylight,Egress Windows,Partial
Interior area
- Total structure area: 6,943
- Total interior livable area: 6,943 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 1,042
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Three Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Covered, Open, Patio
- Exterior features: Patio
Lot
- Size: 0.28 Acres
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 1800710100
- Zoning: R
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Three Story,Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Block, Stone
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1897
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Grinnell
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $70/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $354,380
- Annual tax amount: $5,721
- Date on market: 7/7/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete
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