Don’t miss this move-in ready 1950 4 bed, 2¼ bath home in Lake City, IA (a friendly small town with everything but a lake!). Situated on a rare .6-acre corner lot (3 lots), this property offers space inside and out. The main floor features a welcoming foyer with Italian tile, leading to a spacious living room with a custom stone fireplace, lighted bookshelves, and an 11’ picture window. Hardwood floors flow into a large dining room with built-in china hutches and extra storage. The kitchen showcases cherry cabinets (some with pull-outs), a dinette, and newer microwave, dishwasher, and luxury vinyl plank flooring. Two large bedrooms and an updated full bath complete the main level. All windows are Pella. Upstairs offers two generous bedrooms, abundant closet space, and a nicely updated full bath. The full basement is partially finished with a rec room (fireplace), laundry area (washer, dryer, and freezer included), and a workshop with built-ins. A spacious breezeway (recently expanded) connects the home to the 1-car garage with attached garden shed. Outside features lilac bushes and established garden beds that need some TLC. Extras include new gutters, added insulation, osmosis water system, and radon mitigation. Motivated sellers—don’t miss this one!
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$244,500
203 W Jefferson St, Lake City, IA 51449
4beds
2,337sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1950
0.6 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$105/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Custom stone fireplaceWorkshop with built-insAbundant closet spaceHardwood floorsLuxury vinyl plank flooringNew guttersLighted bookshelves
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Patrick C O'Leary 712-830-4037,
Smart Moves Iowa Realty
Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6337293
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/4 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 196 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 14
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 231 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 21
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 12
Other
- Level: Main
- Area: 196 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 14
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 12
Other
- Level: Main
- Area: 288 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 24
Other
- Level: Main
- Area: 72 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 x 8
Other
- Level: Upper
- Area: 55 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5 x 11
Other
- Area: 80 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8 x 10
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 150 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 15
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 325 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 25
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Basement: Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,337 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,337
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Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached, Concrete
- Garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Lot
- Size: 0.6 Acres
- Dimensions: 132 x 198
Details
- Parcel number: 863318205002
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Roof: Age 8 Years or Less,Shingle,Metal
Condition
- Year built: 1950
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Lake City
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $105/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $206,700
- Annual tax amount: $2,090
- Date on market: 4/15/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 9 days
- Inclusions: Kitchen appliances, washer/dryer, R.O. system, Softener
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/15/2026 | Listed for sale | $244,500+32.2%$105/sqft |
Source:  NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6337293 Report a problem | ||
| 2/7/2024 | Sold | $185,000$79/sqft |
Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6313382 Report a problem | ||
| 12/29/2023 | Contingent | $185,000$79/sqft |
Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6313382 Report a problem | ||
| 12/1/2023 | Listed for sale | $185,000+48%$79/sqft |
Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6313382 Report a problem | ||
| 4/9/2007 | Sold | $125,000$53/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,090 -17.2% | $206,700 +47.1% |
| 2024 | $2,524 +10.9% | $140,510 |
| 2023 | $2,276 +2.7% | $140,510 +28% |
| 2022 | $2,216 +5.3% | $109,770 |
| 2021 | $2,104 +5.6% | $109,770 +8.8% |
| 2020 | $1,992 +2.8% | $100,850 |
| 2019 | $1,938 -0.5% | $100,850 +9% |
| 2018 | $1,948 +7.9% | $92,510 +1.3% |
| 2016 | $1,806 | $91,330 +11.3% |
| 2015 | $1,806 +14.9% | $82,070 |
| 2014 | $1,572 -26.5% | $82,070 |
| 2013 | $2,138 -1.5% | -- |
| 2012 | $2,170 -7.4% | -- |
| 2011 | $2,344 +4.9% | -- |
| 2010 | $2,234 +14.8% | -- |
| 2009 | $1,946 +7.2% | -- |
| 2008 | $1,816 +17.9% | -- |
| 2007 | $1,540 | -- |
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Monthly payment
Est. payment
$1,530/mo
Principal & interest
$1261
Property taxes
$269
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 51449
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10South Central Calhoun Middle SchoolGrades: 4-8Distance: 9.9 mi
- 6/10South Central Calhoun High SchoolGrades: PK,9-12Distance: 0.3 mi
- 7/10South Central Calhoun Elementary BuildingGrades: PK-3Distance: 10.6 mi
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- Iowa
- Calhoun County
- Lake City
- 51449
- 203 W Jefferson St
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