Love the Character and Charm of Older Homes? This could be your perfect match! Step into timeless elegance with this beautifully maintained home, featuring stunning oak trim and hardwood floors, leaded glass windows, and classic door transoms. From the moment you arrive, the inviting front porch welcomes you—an ideal spot for your morning coffee. Out back, enjoy lazy summer afternoons lounging on the deck beside the 18x36 swimming pool with new liner, surrounded by lush perennial landscaping that creates your own private oasis. Inside, the main floor offers a warm and spacious layout, including a living room with a cozy fireplace, a formal dining room, a chef's dream kitchen, and a convenient half bath. The kitchen boasts abundant cabinetry with built-in features, generous counter space, and a charming dining area. Upstairs, the vaulted primary suite is a true retreat with a private ensuite bathroom and walk-in closet. Two additional bedrooms and a full bathroom offer ample space for family or guests. The finished attic provides a versatile bonus room—perfect for a studio, office, or playroom. The basement includes a non-conforming bedroom and a large family room currently used for storage, offering plenty of potential. With this location you are within one block of Grinnell College, close to Fairview Elementary, Ahrens Park and downtown. Don’t just dream about living here—come see this beautifully unique home for yourself and make it yours today!
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$329,000
1503 Elm St, Grinnell, IA 50112
4beds
3,154sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1898
0.27 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$104/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Cozy fireplaceFormal dining roomCharming dining areaLeaded glass windowsVersatile bonus roomClassic door transomsWalk-in closet
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: June 02, 2025 at 06:01pm
Listed by:
Lynn T Mawe 641-990-1206,
RE/MAX Partners Realty, Grinnell
Source: NoCoast MLS,MLS#: 6328172

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
Other
- Level: Upper
Dining room
- Description: Informal Dining Room,Separate/Formal Dining Rm
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Third
Family room
- Description: Lower Level
- Level: Lower
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Basement: Full,Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
- Common walls with other units/homes: 0
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 3,154 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,104
- Finished area below ground: 563
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Fencing: Wood
Lot
- Size: 0.27 Acres
- Dimensions: 75 x 157
Details
- Parcel number: 0619100
- Zoning: Residential-Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1898
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- HOA name: MIR
Location
- Region: Grinnell
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $104/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $274,780
- Annual tax amount: $4,409
- Date on market: 5/31/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Inclusions: This home has a fenced year yard with an inviting swimming pool and beautiful perennials - the perfect spot to enjoy the sunset!
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