608 S B Ave, Washington, IA, 52353
About This Home
Welcome home to this beautifully renovated 1.5-story charmer! From the moment you step inside, you’ll appreciate the spacious living room featuring a cozy wood-burning fireplace and formal dining room with gleaming refinished hardwood floors. The updated kitchen offers freshly painted charcoal cabinetry, a new refrigerator, an island that is included and easy access to the inviting 10x10 screened porch — the perfect spot to relax and unwind. Upstairs, you’ll find two generous bedrooms with large walk-in closets and a remodeled full bathroom. The full basement adds even more living space with a family room or possible 3rd nonconforming bedroom, updated 3/4 bath area with new toilet, laundry, and plenty of storage. Outside, enjoy the usable backyard, spacious patio, and detached 1-car garage. A new roof installed in May 2025 adds peace of mind. Affordable, updated, and move-in ready — this is the perfect starter home!
Getting Around
Very Walkable
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1865
Materials
- Construction materials: Aluminum Siding,Frame
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence,Residential
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Range Or Oven,Refrigerator
- Laundry features: In Basement,Laundry Room
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Block,Full,Unfinished
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Features
- Other,Breakfast Area
- Window features: Storm Window(s)
- Flooring: Carpet,Wood
- Fireplace features: None
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 1,149
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Electric,Forced Air,Natural Gas
- Cooling features: Ceiling Fan(s),Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,149
- Total interior livable area: 1,149 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 1120103002
- Zoning: Residential
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio,Screened
Lot
- Lot size: 8,712 sqft
- Features: Less Than Half Acre
- Lot size dimensions: 66 x 132
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage
- Has garage: Yes
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
- Strong Wind
- Hail
- Heat Wave
- Lightning
- Tornado
- Winter Weather
- Ice Storm
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Iowa Counties
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
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $900 | $10,800 |
| Home Insurance * | $134 | $1,608 |
| Property Taxes | $268 | $3,216 |
| Electricity | $121 | $1,452 |
| Total | $1,423 | $17,076 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Iowa FAIR Plan Programs
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.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-08 | Listed for sale | $178,000 |
| 2021-12-30 | Sold | $140,000 |
| 2021-11-19 | Contingent | $145,000 |
| 2021-11-15 | Price change | $145,000 |
| 2021-10-26 | Price change | $149,900 |
| 2021-10-16 | Listed for sale | $159,900 |
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