231 West Main Street

Local assessors in Solon, IA have categorized 231 West Main Street as a residential type of property. The home was built in 1900 and is 124 years old. The property's lot size has been calculated to be 16,800 square feet. The linear feet between the front and back of the lot was measured at 1,200 ft and the front of the lot was measured at 1,400 ft. Sharp-eyed aficionados of architecture will notice that the home on the property was built in a conventional style. Now, let's dive a bit deeper into the details surrounding the home on the property. There are 6 rooms in the home. Of these, 3 have been legally categorized as bedrooms. For more details, please view your local government regulations on what counts as a legal bedroom. As for the restroom situation, there is one full bathroom. There are also 2 partial bathrooms. This is a 2 story home so residents will need to have climb at least one set of stairs on a daily basis. If we look only at the heated or air conditioned part of the building, then 231 West Main Street has a total of 1,999 sqft of living area. Note that this number does not include the square footage of the garage, basement, and/or porch into its calculations. There is a full basement that is 840 sqft. Perfect for those looking for additional storage or living space such as a recreational room, additional bedroom, etc.

Curious to learn more about the home? Our team of data engineers have sourced the most up-to-date information from the local assessors office to share with you. The home sources its water from none system. Additional features on the property are as follows. There is a detached garage for those who need a place to park their vehicle. The garage on the property is 200 sqft. There is only one available parking space, so if you need more, you may need to find some alternatives. Do you like to entertain? The home has a screened porch so you'll have a great option in the front of the home. Moving onto specific details regarding the building. Our sources show that the building condition is good. It might sound scary but did you know that buildings can move depending on the weather? Both hot and cold weather can have severe impact on the longevity of your home structure depending on how much your home moves. Hence why architects pay a lot of attention to the type of control joints used in the construction process. Just so you know, this home was built with wood control joints. The building has a hip style roof that was made of asphalt. Lots of wood siding were used in the construction of the exterior walls of the home. While the walls in the interior have been made of gypsum boards such as those made of drywall, sheetrock, etc. As for flooring, was the material of choice during construction. Residents rely on central air conditioning for their cooling system. The home's a forced air unit is the primary heating source and it is being fueled with gas. We've gathered and summarized the following transaction history in an effort to provide more transparency and up-to-date information for our users. According to our sources, 231 West Main Street sold most recently in May 15, 2012 for a total of $135,000. If you work out the math, that's approximately a cost of $67.53 per sqft. There could be many factors that caused the property to sell at a higher price and increase in value. Tax-wise, the current owner is expected to pay close to $4,454 in taxes each year. 231 West Main Street was most recently assessed in 2023. During this assessment, the property's total value was estimated to be about $250,600. If we break it down further, the land itself was valued at $96,600. Improvements to the property, however, were assessed at a total of $154,000. The property's total market value has been marked the same as the total assessed value which is pretty typical. If possible, try to put down at least 20% towards the down payment during your home purchasing process. While you may be able to buy a home with less than a 20% down payment, your lender may then require you to pay for a private mortgage insurance (PMI). PMI protects the lenders and lowers their financial risk in case the borrower defaults. Generally, you'll need to pay more PMI when your total loan amount is higher. However, certain factor such as your credit score, loan type, loan term, and loan-to-value ratio can all impact your PMI as well.Sadly, this property is not available for sale but we are constantly updating our inventory in real time. Sign up for a RealtyHop account and add this property to your favorites to get updates on when this property is back on the market. Or alternatively, you can check back frequently for updates.