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Sold for $251,500 on 10/10/25
$251,500
540 E Southview Rd, Fairfax, IA 52228
4beds
1,986sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1979
1 Acres Lot
$252,400 Zestimate®
$127/sqft
$3,114 Estimated rent
Home value
$252,400
$235,000 - $273,000
$3,114/mo
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: October 12, 2025 at 09:32am
Listed by:
Doris Ackerman 319-361-2934,
KW Advantage
Bought with:
Matt Strand
Black Horse Real Estate Company
Source: CRAAR, CDRMLS,MLS#: 2507032
Originating MLS: Cedar Rapids Area Association Of Realtors
Originating MLS: Cedar Rapids Area Association Of RealtorsFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Other
- Level: Second
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Dining Area, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Bath in Primary Bedroom, Upper Level Primary
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Insert, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,986 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,986
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Attached, Detached, Four or more Spaces, Guest, Off Street
- Has attached garage: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 1 Acres
- Dimensions: 43,560
- Features: Acreage, City Lot, Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 201615200300000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Two Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Stone, Vinyl Siding
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1979
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Fairfax
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/10/2025 | Sold | $251,500-1.4%$127/sqft |
Source:  CRAAR, CDRMLS #2507032 | ||
| 10/6/2025 | Pending sale | $255,000$128/sqft |
Source: CRAAR, CDRMLS #2507032 | ||
| 9/2/2025 | Price change | $255,000-5.6%$128/sqft |
Source: CRAAR, CDRMLS #2507032 | ||
| 8/25/2025 | Price change | $270,000-8.5%$136/sqft |
Source: CRAAR, CDRMLS #2507032 | ||
| 8/15/2025 | Listed for sale | $295,000+50.9%$149/sqft |
Source: CRAAR, CDRMLS #2507032 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,388 +5.3% | $309,000 |
| 2023 | $4,168 +1.5% | $309,000 +26.4% |
| 2022 | $4,106 +0.6% | $244,400 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 52228
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Prairie CreekGrades: 5-6Distance: 5.8 mi
- 6/10Prairie PointGrades: 7-9Distance: 6.5 mi
- 2/10Prairie High SchoolGrades: 10-12Distance: 5.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: College Comm
- Middle: College Comm
- High: College Comm
Source: CRAAR, CDRMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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