426 East St, Grinnell, IA, 50112
About This Home
$10,000 price reduction! In town acreage - 1.07 acre lot! If you want to be in town but have space for a garden, shop, RV or recreational space this is the property for you. It includes several storage buildings you can use or build a shop to suit your needs. A welcoming open front porch invites you into this beautiful 4-bedroom home featuring hardwood floors and stunning original woodwork. The main floor includes a cozy foyer with a fireplace, a spacious living room, formal dining room, an updated kitchen, and a convenient half bathroom. The impressive open wood staircase leads to the second floor where you will find four comfortable bedrooms (one includes laundry) and a tastefully remodeled full bathroom. A walk-up attic provides excellent storage or the opportunity for future expansion. Outside, the property includes a two-car detached garage along with several additional storage buildings for all your tools and hobbies. This home is truly move-in ready with many recent updates including a rebuilt front porch, new interior and exterior paint, a new roof, new water heater, updated light fixtures, and a new refrigerator and dishwasher. The current owner enjoys living in the home while in town and successfully operates it as a VRBO vacation rental when not in use. If interested, the seller will provide VRBO information to buyers. A wonderful combination of charm, space, and updates—schedule your showing today!
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
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Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1908
Materials
- Roof: Shingle
- Construction materials: Wood Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Range,Dishwasher,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Full
Bedroom2
- Level: Upper
Bedroom3
- Level: Upper
Bedroom4
- Level: Upper
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Dining Room
- Level: Main
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
- Fireplace: Yes
- Finished area above ground: 1,824
- Common walls with other units/homes: 0
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Hot Water
- Cooling features: Window Unit(s)
Interior Area
- Total interior livable area: 1,824 sqft
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living Room
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Upper
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Details
- Parcel number: 0582900
- Zoning: Residential-Single Family
Features
- Levels: Two
Lot
- Lot size: 1.07 Acres
- Lot size dimensions: 74.25 x 626.86
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Gravel,Concrete
- 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
- Tornado
- Hail
- Winter Weather
- Cold Wave
- Heat Wave
- Ice Storm
- Lightning
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 | $1,339 | $16,068 |
| Home Insurance * | $151 | $1,812 |
| Property Taxes | $349 | $4,188 |
| Electricity | $136 | $1,632 |
| Total | $1,975 | $23,700 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Iowa FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
No zestimate history available
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-27 | Price change | $265,000 |
| 2026-03-12 | Listed for sale | $275,000 |
| 2022-12-02 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2022-10-27 | Pending sale | $139,000 |
| 2022-09-22 | Listed for sale | $139,000 |
| 2022-09-04 | Pending sale | $139,000 |
| 2022-08-30 | Price change | $139,000 |
| 2022-07-28 | Price change | $150,000 |
| 2022-06-29 | Price change | $159,000 |
| 2022-06-23 | Listed for sale | $179,000 |
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