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102 S Main St, Leon, IA, 50144

28beds
--baths
15,651sqft
$495,000
$32price/sqft
$4,653/moest. monthly cost
$186,120/yrincome needed

About This Home

Located prominently on Main Street in the heart of Leon, this three-story, 24-unit apartment building presents a rare value-add opportunity in a supply-constrained small-town market. The property features a strong unit mix of 3 studios, 15 one-bedroom/one-bath units, 5 two-bedroom/one-bath units, and 1 three-bedroom unit, supporting broad rental demand and long-term stability. With both in-place income and operational flexibility, a new owner has the ability to thoughtfully renovate, reposition, and increase rents through strategic improvements. Communities like Leon often experience consistent rental demand due to limited multifamily inventory, making well-managed apartment buildings an attractive and essential housing option. Interior updates such as flooring, paint, fixtures, and kitchen and bath enhancements offer clear upside potential to elevate overall performance and asset value. Additional features include four garages for added income potential and shared on-site laundry. Multifamily assets of this scale rarely become available in smaller Midwest markets, making this a compelling opportunity for investors seeking cash flow, growth, and long-term appreciation. Shown by appointment only.

Getting Around

52
WalkingSomewhat Walkable
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
35
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

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South Elementary SchoolGrades PK-20.2 mi
7/10
North Elementary SchoolGrades 3-60.7 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1920

Materials

  • Foundation: Block
  • Roof: Rolled/Hot Mop
  • Construction materials: Brick,Wood Siding

Type & Style

  • Home type: MultiFamily
  • Architectural style: Three Story
  • Property subType: Multi Family,Apartment

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Cooktop,Dryer,Refrigerator,Stove,Washer
  • Laundry features: Main Level,Upper Level

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Unfinished,Walk-Out Access

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 28

Features

  • Flooring: Carpet,Vinyl

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Electric,Forced Air,Gas,Hot Water,Natural Gas
  • Cooling features: Window Unit(s)

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 15,651
  • Total interior livable area: 15,651 sqft

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 0733101005
  • Zoning: Mul R

Features

  • Levels: Three Or More
  • Stories: 3

Lot

  • Lot size: 0.40 Acres
  • Features: Rectangular Lot
  • Lot size dimensions: 180 x 98

Parking

  • Total spaces: 4
  • Parking features: Detached,Garage
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 4
  • Covered spaces: 4

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveRelatively High
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveRelatively High
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindRelatively High
  • Tornado
    TornadoRelatively High
  • Drought
    DroughtModerate
  • Hail
    HailModerate
  • Lightning
    LightningModerate
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Cold Wave
Heat Wave
Strong Wind
Tornado
Drought
Hail
Lightning
Winter Weather

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Iowa Counties

Tornado

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $2,502$30,024
Home Insurance *$436$5,232
Property Taxes $548$6,576
Electricity $1,167$14,009
Total$4,653$55,836
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$159,531/yr
40% on housing$139,590/yr
45% on housing$124,080/yr

Iowa FAIR Plan Programs

Iowa FAIR Plan Association

Covered
WildfireWildfire
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Current Policies
Residential: 1,021Commercial: 22
Total Premiums$1.14M
Total Exposure$85.68M

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 13.9%
13.9%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 1.9%
1.9%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: -4.3%
-4.3%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$32This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 50144$164
Decatur County$423

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 50144
Decatur County$106

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

No zestimate history available

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-04-03Price change$529,000
2026-03-06Price change$550,000
2026-02-17Listed for sale$575,000
2019-04-14Listing removed$550
2018-03-26Price change$550
2018-02-26Price change$600
2017-12-14Listed for rent$500
2017-10-11Listing removed$500
2017-09-11Price change$500
2017-06-04Price change$450
2017-05-08Price change$500
2017-03-05Listed for rent$450

For Sale by Agent

AgentSandy Delzell
BrokerageIowa Realty Indianola

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