513 NW Morningside Dr, Grimes, IA, 50111
About This Home
Whether you're searching for your first home or the perfect place to grow, this beautifully updated home in a quiet Grimes neighborhood checks all the boxes. With over 1,300 sq ft of finished living space, this well-maintained home offers 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, plus a non-conforming lower-level bedroom or flex space for an office or playroom. Enjoy outdoor living with a spacious patio, fenced backyard, and room for entertaining, kids, or pets. The detached 2-car garage adds convenience and storage. Major updates include roof (2017), water heater (2020), and HVAC (2021). Recent improvements include new flooring, fresh interior and exterior paint, updated kitchen appliances, light fixtures, outlets, switches, smoke detectors, deck surfaces, refreshed fireplace, and renovated primary bath. Close to Waterworks Park, splash pad, shopping, restaurants, bike trails, Hwy 141, and I-35/80.
Getting Around
Somewhat Walkable
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1975
Materials
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
- Construction materials: Metal Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Split Level
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dryer,Dishwasher,Microwave,Refrigerator,Stove,Washer
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Finished
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Features
- Dining Area,Separate/Formal Dining Room,Eat-in Kitchen,See Remarks,Cable TV
- Flooring: Carpet
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
- Fireplace: Yes
- Finished area below ground: 300
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air,Gas,Natural Gas
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,040
- Total interior livable area: 1,040 sqft
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: See Remarks
Details
- Parcel number: 31100347014000
- Zoning: R-4
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split
- Patio & porch: Open,Patio
- Exterior features: Patio,Storage
- Fencing: Chain Link,Wood
Lot
- Lot size: 8,407 sqft
- Features: Rectangular Lot
- Lot size dimensions: 70 x 120
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached,Garage,Two Car 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
- Cold Wave
- Hail
- Heat Wave
- 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 | $1,534 | $18,408 |
| Home Insurance * | $130 | $1,560 |
| Property Taxes | $419 | $5,028 |
| Electricity | $121 | $1,452 |
| Total | $2,204 | $26,448 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Iowa FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
No zestimate history available
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-04 | Pending sale | $299,900 |
| 2026-08-04 | Price change | $299,900 |
| 2026-07-21 | Price change | $303,500 |
| 2026-06-26 | Listed for sale | $305,000 |
| 2023-06-20 | Sold | $270,000 |
| 2023-04-17 | Pending sale | $264,900 |
| 2023-04-13 | Listed for sale | $264,900 |
| 2004-06-01 | Sold | $136,500 |
| 1998-12-07 | Sold | $108,500 |
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