1500 Dows St
Ely, IA 52227
4 Beds
2 Baths
1,688 sqft (on 0.29 acres)
4 Beds
2 Baths
1,688 sqft
(on 0.29 acres)
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Description
Stately home in the heart of Ely is ready for a new owner. This home has great original charm with many updates. The craftsmanship is amazing, beautiful wood trim and wood flooring. There's huge living room on the main, with a formal dining and smaller bedroom that could be used as a office and an awesome full bath,with a classic clawfoot tub, all on the main floor. The kitchen has some of that original charm, with some updating also. There are updated lighting fixtures , throughout most of the home. Upstairs you'll find a renuvated bathroom with a tub and shower and 3 nice sized bedrooms. The sellers have put a beautiful fence around the side yard, a french drain has been put around the house to prevent water intrusion, new furnace and a/c, new gutters and the garage is now insulated with a heater! There's a new breaker box and outlets were installed in the garage/shop that powers high amperage equipment Come check out this house and make it your home!
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from October 09, 2023
Home Highlights
Parking
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Outdoor
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A/C
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HOA
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Price/Sqft
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Listed
180+ days ago
Home Details for 1500 Dows St
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Interior Details Basement: PartialNumber of Rooms: 1 |
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2 |
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 1688 Square Feet |
Appliances & Utilities Utilities: Cable ConnectedAppliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Water Softener Owned, WasherDishwasherDisposalDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher |
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air,GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2Levels: Two |
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Exterior Home Features Exterior: FenceFoundation: Block |
Parking & Garage Number of Garage Spaces: 3Number of Covered Spaces: 3Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 3Parking: Detached,Garage,Heated Garage,Garage Door Opener |
Frontage Not on Waterfront |
Water & Sewer Sewer: Public Sewer |
Finished Area Finished Area (above surface): 1688 Square Feet |
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Year Built Year Built: 1900 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Two Story |
Building Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, FrameNot a New Construction |
Property Information Parcel Number: 183113500400000 |
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Price List Price: $255,000 |
Status Change & Dates Off Market Date: Tue Aug 08 2023Possession Timing: Immediately |
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MLS Status: Closed |
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Direction & Address City: Ely |
School Information Elementary School: College CommJr High / Middle School: College CommHigh School: College Comm |
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Association for this Listing: Cedar Rapids Area Association Of Realtors |
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Lot Area: 0.29 acres |
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Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional |
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BasementMls Number: 2303433Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAbove Grade Unfinished Area: 1688Above Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetBelow Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetUniversal Property Id: US-19113-N-183113500400000-R-N |
Last check for updates: about 1 hour ago
Listed by Bev Green, (319) 310-4040
Realty87
Bought with: Jami Wolf, (319) 481-7088, Keller Williams Legacy Group
Originating MLS: Cedar Rapids Area Association Of Realtors
Source: CRAAR, CDRMLS, MLS#2303433
Price History for 1500 Dows St
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
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| 10/06/2023 | $227,500 | Sold | CRAAR, CDRMLS #2303433 |
| 08/08/2023 | $255,000 | Pending | CRAAR, CDRMLS #2303433 |
| 08/01/2023 | $255,000 | PendingToActive | CRAAR, CDRMLS #2303433 |
| 07/28/2023 | $255,000 | Pending | CRAAR, CDRMLS #2303433 |
| 07/12/2023 | $255,000 | PriceChange | CRAAR, CDRMLS #2303433 |
| 06/22/2023 | $265,000 | PriceChange | CRAAR, CDRMLS #2303433 |
| 06/11/2023 | $280,000 | PriceChange | CRAAR, CDRMLS #2303433 |
| 05/31/2023 | $290,000 | Listed For Sale | CRAAR, CDRMLS #2303433 |
| 05/03/2019 | $204,500 | Sold | Iowa City Area AOR #20191677 |
| 03/29/2019 | $208,000 | Pending | Agent Provided |
| 03/19/2019 | $208,000 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
| 01/09/2016 | $163,000 | ListingRemoved | N/A |
| 12/01/2015 | $163,000 | Pending | N/A |
| 08/15/2015 | $163,000 | PriceChange | N/A |
| 07/18/2015 | $169,900 | PriceChange | N/A |
| 05/30/2015 | $173,500 | Listed For Sale | N/A |
| 12/02/2010 | $169,500 | Sold | N/A |
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Property Tax and Assessment
| Year | 2025 |
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| Tax | $4,634 |
| Assessment | $277,100 |
Home facts updated by county records
Comparable Sales for 1500 Dows St
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.47 | Single-Family Home | $310,000 | 09/30/25 | 4 | 2 | 1,969 | |
0.54 | Single-Family Home | $260,000 | 04/06/26 | 3 | 2 | 1,697 | |
0.41 | Single-Family Home | $310,000 | 08/06/25 | 3 | 2.5 | 1,970 | |
0.35 | Single-Family Home | $299,000 | 11/12/25 | 3 | 2.5 | 1,985 | |
0.38 | Single-Family Home | $322,477 | 02/20/26 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,054 | |
0.44 | Single-Family Home | $293,000 | 11/20/25 | 3 | 2.5 | 1,954 | |
0.27 | Single-Family Home | $397,675 | 10/15/25 | 4 | 3.5 | 2,823 | |
0.66 | Single-Family Home | $499,900 | 05/15/26 | 3 | 2 | 1,539 | |
0.51 | Single-Family Home | $329,000 | 09/12/25 | 3 | 3 | 2,345 |
Assigned Schools
These are the assigned schools for 1500 Dows St.
- Prairie Heights Elementary School
- PK-4
- Public
- 402 Students
7/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageThe Best School To Recommend To People Moving To This District. It was a great school for me to go to!!Other Review3y ago - Prairie High School
- 10-12
- Public
- 1298 Students
2/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageMy student loves it here. We used to be in the Cedar Rapids school district and moved to the Prairie district intentionally. It is a great school with great teachers.Parent Review3y ago - Prairie Crest Elementary School
- PK-4
- Public
- 416 Students
6/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageCommunication from the district is great. Lots of opportunities to get involved and teachers are very accessible and caring.Parent Review2y ago - Prairie View Elementary School
- PK-4
- Public
- 418 Students
6/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageAmazing experience for my children... The staff are personally invested in the success of each student.. Even after graduation. Love the view!Parent Review8y ago - Prairie Ridge Elementary School
- PK-4
- Public
- 440 Students
5/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageWonderful teachers who care about the children; we feel very lucky to have such a great school!Parent Review16y ago - Prairie Point Middle School
- 7-9
- Public
- 1324 Students
6/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageRude office ladies. Every time I call it’s like I’m an inconvenience. The attendance lady is a nightmare. The guidance counselor secretary might be worse. My son hates going into there. Whether it be for a new lunch card or if he’s feeling ill. He avoids the place like it’s a plague. You’d think they would hire ppl to work in there who idk don’t mind talking to ppl and don’t treat them like shhit. People who like being around kids all day. But what do I know. The principal is new and im convinced he has no clue what he’s doing. The principal last year was there for awhile and was great while my daughter was there. Teachers have been great. Which that’s most important. Just wish the administration could get there heads out of their rears.Parent Review3mo ago - Prairie Creek Intermediate School
- 5-6
- Public
- 834 Students
4/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageThis is one of the worst schools i have ever been too. The students are very disrespectful, they cuss at you when they get the chance and act immature for their age. They don’t have any manners, so much so that they don’t just bump into you sometimes, they shove you. There is always some sort of drama, the worst part is i was bullied here, during my first year. I was called fat, and instead of other kids helping, they joined the bullying. I told a teacher and all they did was “talk” to the bullies. Kids never get punished, only for random things, in my entire year there, Only once a kid was suspended, for a day. This kid was literally throwing chairs at the class windows and was trying to stab us with broken pieces of plastic. One day is absurd. Teachers teach you pretty good, besides from the fact they make you sit on your computers most of the time. You have to always be on your computers, the teacher just has to give instructions and boom! Done teaching. The staff, excluding teachers, are rude. They give prettu robotic responses to a misbehaving student like “You need to be in class.” Like thats gonna help. This review is work in progressOther Review11mo ago - Prairie Hill Elementary School
- PK-4
- Public
- 467 Students
8/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating Average
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What Locals Say about Ely
At least 8 Trulia users voted on each feature.
100 % Say parking is easy
100 % Say there are sidewalks
100 % Say car is needed
94 % Say streets are well-lit
92 % Say it's dog friendly
90 % Say kids play outside
90 % Say people would walk alone at night
88 % Say there's holiday spirit
80 % Say there are community events
75 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
73 % Say it's quiet
73 % Say yards are well-kept
67 % Say neighbors are friendly
67 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
18 % Say there's wildlife
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1500 Dows St, Ely, IA 52227 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,688 sqft single-family home built in 1900. This property is not currently available for sale. 1500 Dows St was last sold on Oct 6, 2023 for $227,500 (11% lower than the asking price of $255,000). The current Trulia Estimate for 1500 Dows St is $262,400.