700 Main Street

Keosauqua, IA 52565

  • 4 Bed(s)
  • 2 Bath(s)
  • 2,400 Sqft
  • 59242
    Sqft(Lot)
$259,000

Description

Beautiful, historic home for sale in keosauqua, the county seat in the villages of van buren county in se iowa. this original brick home was completed in 1856 by judge wright who came to keosauqua from indiana. he was not only a judge but became an iowa state senator. in 1865 he co-founded the iowa law school. this home was built with the front facing due south, back north. for many years students would come with their compasses to see it is the only house in town that sits accurately true north, south, east and west. original wood floors, woodwork and built-ins throughout. newer windows and electrical updates have been added in recent years. there are 2 fireplaces that have been capped but could be reopened if desired. the 2400 sq. ft. home was tuckpointed and painted in 2024. rumor has it that it was part of the underground railroad. you can enjoy the wooded 1-acre lot with many different kinds of birds to entertain you all year long. a covered porch in the back and a 2-car detached garage make this property complete.

  • Property Type

    Single Family

  • County

    Van Buren

  • Style

    2 Story

  • AD ID

    46693940

Sell a home like this and save $15,041 Find Out How

Statistics Bottom Ads 1
Google Ads

Property Details

  • Bedroom Information

    • Total Bedrooms : 4

    Bathroom Information

    • Total Baths: 2
    • Full Baths: 1
    • Half Baths: 1

    Water/Sewer

    • Water Source : City Water/Connected
    • Sewer : City Sewer/Connected

    Kitchen Information

    • Kitchen: Kitchen

    Cooling Features

    • Has cooling
    • Central

    Heating Source

    • Has Heating
    • Forced Air,Natural Gas

  • Building Information

    • Built Year: 1856
    • Basement: Stone

    Exterior Features

    • Brick/Stone

  • Lot Information

    • Lot Size (Acr): 1.36
    • Dimensions: irregular

    Property Information

    • Type: 2 Story
    • City: Keosauqua
    • State: IA
    • Directions: Take Main all the way north
    • Property Status: Active

  • Listing Price Information

    • Original List Price: $259,000
    • Price Per SQFT: $108

  • Tax Information

    • Annual Tax: $1478
    • Tax Year: 2022

  • Parking Information

    • Garage: 2
    • Parking: Detached Garage

  • School Information

    • Elementary School District: Van Buren County School District
    • High School District: Van Buren County School District
    • Middle School District: Van Buren County School District
Statistics Bottom Ads 2
Google Ads
Sidebar Ads 1
Google Sidebar Ads
Learn More about this Property
Message allows only 500 character
Sidebar Ads 2
Google Sidebar Ads
Sidebar Ads 2
Google Sidebar Ads

All listings featuring the "Iowa AOR" as the source are provided by "Iowa AOR - IAMLS". This information is not verified for authenticity or accuracy and is not guaranteed.

BuyOwner last updated this listing 10/05/2024 @ 18:31

  • MLS: 6320383
  • LISTING PROVIDED COURTESY OF: ,
  • SOURCE: Iowa AOR - IAMLS

is a Home, with 4 bedrooms which is for sale, it has 2,400 sqft, 59,242 sized lot, and 0 parking. A comparable Home, has bedrooms and baths, it was built in and is located at and for sale by its owner at . This home is located in the city of Keosauqua , in zip code 52565, this Van Buren County Home , it is in the IA Subdivision, are nearby neighborhoods.