Nestled on a generous corner lot, this charming 1.5-story home offers a perfect blend of timeless character and thoughtful modern updates. The main level features a light-filled, spacious kitchen with updated finishes and a brand-new stove—ideal for both daily living and entertaining. Just off the kitchen, a convenient laundry room includes a new washer and dryer (2024), and a main-level half bath adds everyday convenience. Original hardwood floors on the main level and rich wood trim run throughout the home, enhancing its warm, inviting atmosphere. Beautifully preserved pocket doors open to a versatile den that can function as a home office, cozy reading room, or main floor bedroom. A formal dining room with a built-in hutch adds vintage elegance, while the welcoming living room leads in from the enclosed front porch—perfect for enjoying quiet mornings or evening conversations. Upstairs, you'll find three well-sized bedrooms and a full bath, along with plenty of storage space. The full unfinished basement offers abundant additional storage, complete with built-in shelving to keep everything organized. Outdoors, relax on the private rear deck or unwind in the 3-season front porch as you take in the charm of Iowa’s changing seasons.
For sale
Price cut: $20K (8/5)
$139,900
808 Franklin St, Elgin, IA 52141
3beds
1,770sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
0.27 Acres Lot
$136,200 Zestimate®
$79/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Formal dining roomOriginal hardwood floorsRich wood trimAbundant additional storageUpdated finishesWell-sized bedroomsCorner lot
- 34 days
- on Zillow |
- 343 |
- 11 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 09, 2025 at 04:01am
Listed by:
Joan M Rollins 563-380-5364,
AJ Realty, Inc.
Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR,MLS#: 20253207

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Den, Dining Room Separate, Living Room Separate, Main Floor Laundry, Pantry, Stubbed Bath or Rough In
Other
- Level: Lower
Other
- Level: Upper
Other
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas, Propane Rented
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Disposal, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Electric Water Heater, Water Softener
- Laundry: 1st Floor, Laundry Room
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Doors: Pocket Doors
- Basement: Block,Interior Entry,Exterior Entry,Floor Drain,Radon Mitigation System,Partially Finished
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,770 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached Garage, Workshop in Garage
- Carport spaces: 1
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Enclosed
- Exterior features: Garden
Lot
- Size: 0.27 Acres
- Dimensions: 88 x 110, 22 x 44
- Features: Landscaped, Corner Lot, Level
Details
- Parcel number: 0814327006
- Zoning: R-1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Slate
- Roof: Shingle,Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Elgin
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $79/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $128,310
- Annual tax amount: $1,722
- Date on market: 7/8/2025
- Road surface type: Alley Paved, Paved
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