121 S Merrill St, Preston, IA, 52069
About This Home
This 1,384 sq ft home that features 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, main level bonus room & detached garage provides endless opportunities! Whether you're searching for a primary residence or an already existing investment property, look no further - this home is sure to meet your needs. The back yard also features two patio spaces for enjoying the Iowa weather to come! Property is being sold as-is. Call to schedule your private showing today!
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1880
Materials
- Roof: Metal
- Construction materials: Vinyl Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Range,Microwave,Dishwasher,Refrigerator
- Laundry features: Main Level
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Unfinished,Partial
Bedroom2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 12X13
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bonus Room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 80
- Dimensions: 8X10
Features
- Finished area below ground: 0
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Natural Gas
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,674
- Total interior livable area: 1,384 sqft
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring (Laminate)
- Level: Main
- Area: 299
- Dimensions: 13X23
Laundry
- Level: Main
- Area: 40
- Dimensions: 5X8
Living Room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 143
- Dimensions: 11X13
Master Bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 168
- Dimensions: 12X14
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Details
- Parcel number: 882028361008000
- Special condition: None
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio
Lot
- Lot size: 7,200 sqft
- Lot size dimensions: 60 x 120
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Gravel,No Garage,Yes,Detached,Garage
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 2
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
- Cold Wave
- Drought
- Hail
- Inland Flooding
- Tornado
- Ice Storm
- Landslide
- Lightning
- 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 | $500 | $6,000 |
| Home Insurance * | $69 | $828 |
| Property Taxes | $115 | $1,380 |
| Electricity | $121 | $1,452 |
| Total | $805 | $9,660 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-06 | Price change | $112,900 |
| 2026-04-21 | Price change | $118,900 |
| 2026-03-25 | Price change | $123,900 |
| 2026-03-11 | Listed for sale | $128,900 |
| 2023-05-17 | Sold | $42,500 |
| 2008-06-27 | Sold | $35,000 |
| 2008-03-19 | Listing removed | $24,000 |
| 2008-02-09 | Price change | $24,000 |
| 2008-01-05 | Listed for sale | $27,000 |
| 2007-04-30 | Sold | $71,508 |
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