Full of history and function, this solid 2-bedroom former schoolhouse offers convenient one-story living with laundry thoughtfully moved to the main-floor bathroom. A 1-stall attached garage plus a backyard storage shed ensure ample storage. Get pre-approved with your lender, then contact your trusted real estate professional to book your showing.
For sale
$119,000
306 Franklin St, Elgin, IA 52141
2beds
966sqft
:
Get pre-qualified$902/mo
Single Family Residence
Built in 1930
6,098 Square Feet Lot
$112,000 Zestimate®
$123/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 26 days |
- 460 |
- 21 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jeff Marcks 319-231-9037,
EXIT Realty Driftless Group
Source: East Central Iowa AOR as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 155217
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Bedroom 1
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 10
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 10
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 11
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 264 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22 x 12
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Range, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 966 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 966
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Details: Electricity, Remote Garage Door Opener
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio
Lot
- Size: 6,098 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6000
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 0814404009
- Zoning: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1930
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Community Sewer
- Water: Community
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: LOTS 18 & 19 & W 6' LOT 20 BLK 1 SUTTERS ADD
Location
- Region: Elgin
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $123/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $74,840
- Annual tax amount: $791
- Date on market: 7/16/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Financing
Estimated market value
$112,000
$106,000 - $118,000
$881/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $119,000+406.4%$123/sqft |
Source:  Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID #20263317 Report a problem | ||
| 5/29/1993 | Sold | $23,500$24/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $632 -12.2% | $74,840 +15.8% |
| 2024 | $720 -32.1% | $64,610 |
| 2023 | $1,060 +2.1% | $64,610 +6.2% |
| 2022 | $1,038 +11.1% | $60,840 |
| 2021 | $934 +3.1% | $60,840 +17.6% |
| 2020 | $906 +6.1% | $51,750 |
| 2019 | $854 +2.4% | $51,750 +7.3% |
| 2018 | $834 +4.3% | $48,250 +3.2% |
| 2017 | $800 -2.4% | $46,770 |
| 2016 | $820 | $46,770 |
| 2015 | $820 +4.6% | -- |
| 2014 | $784 +26% | -- |
| 2013 | $622 -8.3% | -- |
| 2012 | $678 +3.4% | -- |
| 2011 | $656 +6.8% | -- |
| 2010 | $614 +3.7% | -- |
| 2009 | $592 +2.1% | -- |
| 2008 | $580 +6.2% | -- |
| 2007 | $546 | -- |
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Neighborhood: 52141
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10North Fayette Valley Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 1.6 mi
- 6/10North Fayette Valley High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 8.6 mi
- 8/10Valley Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 1.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: North Fayette Valley
- Middle: North Fayette Valley
- High: North Fayette Valley
Source: East Central Iowa AOR as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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