12039 Wright Rd, La Porte City, IA, 50651
About This Home
Enjoy the peace and privacy of country living on this beautiful 3-acre acreage just outside La Porte City! This ranch home features 3 main-level bedrooms, a full bath, a bright 3-season porch, front deck, and an impressive family room addition perfect for entertaining or relaxing. The finished lower level offers a second family room, full bath, laundry/mechanical room, and 2 nonconforming bedrooms, with one offering an easy opportunity to add an egress window for a conforming bedroom. Main-floor laundry hookups are also available. Outside, you'll find an oversized detached 2-stall garage and a large barn with endless possibilities for hobbies, livestock, or chickens, complete with an existing coop. The barn is 30 x 27 with 30 x 9 leanto, 3 stalls, one is a foaling stall, and automatic waterer in the leanto. If you're looking for space, versatility, and the charm of acreage living, this property is a must-see!
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1973
Materials
- Construction materials: Vinyl,Frame
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence,Residential
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Range Or Oven,Refrigerator
- Laundry features: Lower Level,In Basement
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Full,Concrete,Walk-Out Access
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Features
- Other,Pantry
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Factory Built,Wood Burning Stove
- Fireplace: Yes
- Finished area below ground: 1,022
- Finished area above ground: 1,792
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air,Natural Gas
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 2,814
- Total interior livable area: 2,814 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 871123301005
- Zoning: RES
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck,Screened
Lot
- Lot size: 2.98 Acres
- Features: Two To Five Acres
- Lot size dimensions: 129808
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- 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
- Drought
- Cold Wave
- Hail
- Inland Flooding
- Strong Wind
- Tornado
- Winter Weather
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 | $1,390 | $16,680 |
| Home Insurance * | $263 | $3,156 |
| Property Taxes | $146 | $1,752 |
| Electricity | $209 | $2,518 |
| Total | $2,008 | $24,096 |
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
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-12 | Price change | $265,000 |
| 2026-07-22 | Listed for sale | $275,000 |
| 2025-03-20 | Sold | $240,000 |
| 2025-01-30 | Pending sale | $250,000 |
| 2025-01-09 | Price change | $250,000 |
| 2024-11-23 | Price change | $265,000 |
| 2024-11-12 | Price change | $270,000 |
| 2024-10-21 | Listed for sale | $280,000 |
| 2015-06-18 | Sold | $132,000 |
| 2015-04-22 | Pending sale | $144,900 |
| 2015-04-15 | Listed for sale | $144,900 |
| 2007-05-01 | Sold | $152,500 |
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