168 290th St, West Branch, IA, 52358
About This Home
Nearly an acre with pond views! This ranch home with a walk out lower level has plenty of space inside and out. There are 4 bedrooms (one non-conforming) and 2 full bathrooms, a screened in porch and a beautiful patio with fire pit. The lower level is plumbed for a full kitchen (or amazing wet bar) and wait until you see the garage space in this home! Everything has been well maintained or updated so you can move right in and enjoy small town living only 20 minutes away from Iowa City. Ask for a list of additions and updates because there are too many to list.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1986
Materials
- Construction materials: Steel,Vinyl,Frame
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence,Residential
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dishwasher,Dryer,Microwave,Range Or Oven,Refrigerator,Washer,Water Softener Owned
- Laundry features: Lower Level,Main Level,Laundry Room
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Full,Concrete,Sump Pump,Walk-Out Access,Finished
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Features
- Other,Primary On Main Level,Breakfast Bar,Pantry
- Flooring: Carpet,LVP,Tile,Vinyl
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Electric,Living Room
- Fireplace: Yes
- Finished area below ground: 1,110
- Finished area above ground: 1,208
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air,Natural Gas
- Cooling features: Ceiling Fan(s),Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 2,318
- Total interior livable area: 2,318 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 031013082010040
- Zoning: Residential
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio,Screened
Lot
- Lot size: 0.93 Acres
- Features: Half To One Acre,Sloped
- Lot size dimensions: irregular
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Off Street
- 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
- Tornado
- Drought
- Hail
- Inland Flooding
- Ice Storm
- Lightning
- Winter Weather
- Cold Wave
- Heat Wave
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 | $1,918 | $23,016 |
| Home Insurance * | $286 | $3,432 |
| Property Taxes | $333 | $3,996 |
| Electricity | $172 | $2,074 |
| Total | $2,709 | $32,508 |
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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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-08 | Price change | $389,500 |
| 2025-11-01 | Listed for sale | $394,500 |
| 2008-12-19 | Sold | $175,000 |
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