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
ResidentialCounty
Van BurenStyle
Two StoryAD ID
47931858
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Property Details
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Interior Features
Bedroom Information
- Total Bedroom: 4
Bathroom Information
- Total Baths: 2
- Full Baths: 1
- Half Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
- Heating: Forced Air
- Cooling: Central Air
- WaterSource: City Water/Connected
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Exterior Features
Building Information
- Year Built: 1856
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Property / Lot Details
Lot Information
- Lot Dimensions: irregular
- Lot Square Feet: 59242
- Lot Acres: 1.36
Property Information
- Property Type: Residential
- Style: Two Story
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Listing Information
Listing Price Information
- Original List Price: $259000
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Taxes / Assessments
Tax Information
- Annual Tax: $1596
- Tax Year: 2022
- Parcel Number: 000760635276320
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Virtual Tour, Parking, Multi-Unit Information & Homeowners Association
Parking Information
- Detached Garage
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School, Utilities &Location Details
Location Information
- Direction: Take Main all the way north
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BuyOwner last updated this listing Fri Dec 06 2024
- MLS: NOC6320383
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is a Home, with 4 bedrooms which is for sale, it has 2,400 sqft, 1 sized lot, and 2 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.