306 W Monroe Ave, Fairfield, IA, 52556
About This Home
Quaint Victorian style home in quiet neighborhood, close to everything. Original wood floors, and charming details including ginger bread trim on porch, sunny bay window, and reading nook. Updated kitchen with farm style sink, goose neck faucet, and open cabinet design. Second story has a brand new LUXURY SPA bathroom with a free standing soaking tub, separate shower, vanity, and washer/dryer hookups with windows on 3 sides for lots of natural light. Adjacent to the spa bathroom is the separate toilet room with a sink. Bonus room on first floor could be an office or 4th bedroom. Whole house has new paint inside and out. Great basement: dry and straight walls, unfinished. Energy efficient furnace and water heater installed 2019. Solar panels on roof reduce energy bills. Blown-in insulation and energy efficient sealing of basement per weatherization program consultation. Mature trees and ample perennial flowers that will start blooming in Spring and keep blooming into late summer.
Getting Around
Very Walkable
Very Limited Transit
BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1900
Materials
- Construction materials: Wood Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Unfinished
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Features
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace: Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air
- Cooling features: Window Unit(s)
Interior Area
- Total interior livable area: 1,720 sqft
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Details
- Parcel number: 0636102005
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
Lot
- Lot size: 6,534 sqft
- Lot size dimensions: 45 x 143
Parking
- Parking features: None
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
- Heat Wave
- Lightning
- Hail
- 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 | $854 | $10,248 |
| Home Insurance * | $161 | $1,932 |
| Property Taxes | $155 | $1,860 |
| Electricity | $128 | $1,539 |
| Total | $1,298 | $15,576 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
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How Costs Could Change Over Time
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Comparing Against the Market
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Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-15 | Listed for sale | $179,000 |
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