For sale

Price cut: $5K (4/27)

$184,999

117 N Martha St, Roland, IA 50236

4beds

1,699sqft

Est.:

Single Family Residence

Built in 1900

0.37 Acres Lot

$180,400 Zestimate^®

$109/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Tall ceilingsOversized lot

Built in 1900, this 1.5 story home in Roland offers 1,699 sq ft above grade on a 0.37 acre lot. You've got 4 bedrooms, including a main-level bedroom and full bath, a layout buyers are actively searching for. Inside, it feels solid with tall ceilings, large windows, and great natural light flowing through the living and dining areas, giving it that classic character with functional space. Outside is where it really separates itself. The oversized lot gives you room for a future garage or shop, extra parking for trucks, trailers, or equipment, plus space to garden, entertain, or expand. Attached garage and flexible driveway setup already in place. Located just minutes from Ames and Iowa State University with quick highway access, making commuting easy while still enjoying small-town living. If you're looking for space, value, investment potential, and room to grow, this one checks the boxes.

64 days

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Tour with a local agent

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1
Main level bedrooms: 1

Heating

Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
Laundry: Main Level

Features

Separate/Formal Dining Room
Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
Basement: Partial

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,699
Total interior livable area: 1,699 sqft

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 1
Parking features: Attached, Garage, One Car Garage
Attached garage spaces: 1

Features

Levels: One and One Half
Stories: 1.5
Fencing: Vinyl

Lot

Size: 0.37 Acres
Features: Rectangular Lot

Details

Parcel number: 0214385240
Zoning: R

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: One and One Half Story,Traditional
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Cement Siding, Wood Siding
Foundation: Stone
Roof: Asphalt,Shingle

Condition

Year built: 1900

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Roland

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $109/sqft
Tax assessed value: $151,600
Annual tax amount: $2,150
Date on market: 2/23/2026
Cumulative days on market: 64 days
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
Road surface type: Concrete

Estimated market value

$180,400

$171,000 - $189,000

$1,330/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
4/27/2026	Price change	$184,999-2.6%$109/sqft
Source: DMMLS #734925 Report a problem
4/13/2026	Price change	$189,999-2.6%$112/sqft
Source: DMMLS #734925 Report a problem
3/2/2026	Price change	$194,999-2.5%$115/sqft
Source: DMMLS #734925 Report a problem
2/23/2026	Listed for sale	$199,999+194.1%$118/sqft
Source: DMMLS #734925 Report a problem
9/13/1995	Sold	$68,000$40/sqft
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$2,150 -10.7%	$151,600 +7.8%
2024	$2,408 +7.8%	$140,600
2023	$2,234 +0.7%	$140,600 +20.5%
2022	$2,218 -6.8%	$116,700
2021	$2,380 +4.8%	$116,700 -3.5%
2020	$2,271 +5.1%	$120,900
2019	$2,161 +15.2%	$120,900 +10.2%
2018	$1,876 +9.2%	$109,700
2017	$1,718 +14.2%	$109,700 +4.7%
2016	$1,504	$104,800
2015	$1,504 +3.4%	$104,800 +2.3%
2014	$1,454	$102,400
2013	--	$102,400 -3.7%
2012	--	$106,300
2011	$1,648 +10.9%	$106,300 -4.7%
2010	$1,486 +34.4%	$111,600
2009	$1,106 +3.8%	$111,600 +6.9%
2008	$1,066 -7.6%	$104,400
2007	$1,154 +1.2%	--
2006	$1,140 +16.3%	--
2005	$980 -2.2%	--
2004	$1,002 +2.9%	$90,900
2003	$974 -12.6%	--
2002	$1,114 0%	$35,589 -3.6%
2001	$1,114	$36,910