Step into this charming two-story home filled with warmth, character, and the kind of craftsmanship you simply don’t find anymore. From the beautiful unpainted original woodwork and wide trim to the impressive 11-foot ceilings throughout the main level, this home offers timeless appeal at every turn. The spacious living room flows into a versatile bonus den, perfect for a home office or kids playroom. A two-story entry with a wraparound staircase creates an unforgettable first impression, while the formal dining room provides the ideal setting for gatherings and holiday meals. The large kitchen features newer appliances and connects to a flexible bonus space that can serve as a breakfast nook, oversized pantry, homework station, or coffee bar. Convenient first-floor laundry adds to the home’s functionality. Upstairs, you’ll find three generously sized bedrooms with surprisingly large closets and a spacious full bath complete with a relaxing soaking tub and an oversized walk-in tiled shower. Outside, enjoy a large, fully fenced yard with plenty of room to play, garden, or entertain. The expansive deck is perfect for summer get-togethers, while the storage shed and extra driveway parking provide all the practical space you need. Major updates include a new roof and gutters in 2021 and a furnace and central air system replaced in 2012 for added peace of mind. A beautiful blend of historic charm and modern convenience, this special property is ready to welcome its next owner!
For sale
$248,500
605 S Jefferson Way, Indianola, IA 50125
3beds
1,849sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1864
0.31 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$134/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Formal dining roomBeautiful unpainted original woodworkWide trimFlexible bonus spaceVersatile bonus denConvenient first-floor laundryThree generously sized bedrooms
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Likely to sell faster than
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Listed by:
Ben Bjorholm (515)250-1911,
1 Percent Lists Evolution
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 744037
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Dining Area, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,849
- Total interior livable area: 1,849 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck
- Fencing: Chain Link
Lot
- Size: 0.31 Acres
- Dimensions: 97 x 141
Details
- Parcel number: 48670000161
- Zoning: R
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Two Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Asbestos
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1864
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Indianola
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $134/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $175,900
- Annual tax amount: $3,194
- Date on market: 6/26/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/26/2026 | Listed for sale | $248,500$134/sqft |
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| 4/16/2026 | Listing removed | $248,500$134/sqft |
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| 4/10/2026 | Price change | $248,500-2.5%$134/sqft |
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| 3/31/2026 | Price change | $254,900-3.8%$138/sqft |
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| 3/23/2026 | Listed for sale | $265,000+10%$143/sqft |
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| 10/3/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 9/1/2023 | Price change | $240,900-3.6%$130/sqft |
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| 8/17/2023 | Listed for sale | $249,900+5.2%$135/sqft |
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| 5/31/2022 | Sold | $237,500-1%$128/sqft |
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| 4/4/2022 | Pending sale | $239,900$130/sqft |
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| 4/1/2022 | Listed for sale | $239,900+756.8%$130/sqft |
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| 5/1/2012 | Sold | $28,000-5.8%$15/sqft |
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| 4/17/2012 | Price change | $29,739-2%$16/sqft |
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| 3/23/2012 | Price change | $30,345-2%$16/sqft |
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| 2/10/2012 | Price change | $30,965-2%$17/sqft |
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| 12/27/2011 | Price change | $31,597-2%$17/sqft |
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| 11/17/2011 | Price change | $32,242-2%$17/sqft |
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| 9/19/2011 | Price change | $32,900-8.4%$18/sqft |
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| 7/24/2011 | Price change | $35,900-7.7%$19/sqft |
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| 6/18/2011 | Price change | $38,900-7.2%$21/sqft |
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| 3/27/2011 | Listed for sale | $41,900+41.9%$23/sqft |
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| 3/17/2011 | Sold | $29,535-50.7%$16/sqft |
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| 3/4/2011 | Price change | $59,900+43%$32/sqft |
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| 2/25/2011 | Price change | $41,900-30.1%$23/sqft |
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| 1/19/2011 | Price change | $59,900-7.7%$32/sqft |
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| 12/19/2010 | Listed for sale | $64,900+16.9%$35/sqft |
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| 12/2/2010 | Sold | $55,500-20.6%$30/sqft |
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| 11/20/2010 | Listed for sale | $69,900$38/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,154 +16% | $175,900 |
| 2023 | $2,718 +8.6% | $175,900 +37.9% |
| 2022 | $2,502 -0.7% | $127,600 |
| 2021 | $2,520 -5.3% | $127,600 +5% |
| 2020 | $2,661 +3.5% | $121,500 |
| 2019 | $2,572 +10.6% | $121,500 +6.9% |
| 2018 | $2,326 +2.4% | $113,700 |
| 2017 | $2,272 +9.1% | $113,700 +8.5% |
| 2016 | $2,082 | $104,800 |
| 2015 | $2,082 | $104,800 +23.3% |
| 2014 | $2,082 -5% | $85,000 |
| 2013 | $2,192 -3.4% | -- |
| 2012 | $2,270 +17.7% | -- |
| 2010 | $1,928 -5.9% | -- |
| 2009 | $2,048 +1.8% | -- |
| 2008 | $2,012 +5% | -- |
| 2007 | $1,916 | -- |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 50125
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Irving Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 7/10Indianola Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 6/10Indianola High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Indianola
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- Iowa
- Warren County
- Indianola
- 50125
- 605 S Jefferson Way






