1940 West StreetGrinnell, IA 50112

Single Family · 4 Beds · 1 Full Bath · 1 Half Bath · 1,952 Sq. ft. | 0.68 Acres
$363,000 Active
Brokerage Compensation
  • Broker Compensation: 2.50%

1940 West Street Overview

Time on Site:
48 days
Visits:
474

Welcome to this newly updated 4-bedroom home featuring 1 full and 1 half bath, set on a spacious 0.68-acre lot within Grinnell, Iowa, city limits. The home features an open floor plan with a bright kitchen and a living room with a wood fireplace viewable from 2 sides. Additional features include a laundry/mud room. Originally built in 1957, the home has seen numerous updates such as new paint throughout, new flooring, new windows on ground level, new kitchen cabinets with quartz countertops, newly tiled shower in bathroom, flooring, new light fixtures, outlets and switches, new AC units and new insulated garage door all within the past year, giving it a refreshed, modern feel, while maintaining its character. The basement is open with freshly painted walls and has ample lighting. With 2 egress windows you can easily increase living space with 2 additional bedrooms downstairs, a partially plumbed bathroom in basement, ample storage space, and still have an area for a large family rec-room. A new asphalt roof is planned on being installed in late May. Outside, you'll enjoy a deck with spacious back yard for all those outdoor activities! The home sits at a great location, close to the edge of town and just a few blocks away from the golf course, a few minutes from the High School and the new elementary school currently being built. With ample indoor and outdoor space, this property offers a unique opportunity within the Grinnell Community.

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1940 West Street Facts & Features

  • Type Single Family
  • Sq. ft. 1,952
  • Price/Sq.ft. $186
  • Lot 0.68 Acres

Details

General

Association/HOA

  • Association: false

School Information

  • School District: GrinnellNewburg

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1957

Location/Region

  • County Or Parish: Poweshiek
  • MLS Area Major: Grinnell
  • Postal City: Grinnell

Rent/Lease Information

  • Lease Considered: false

Tax Information

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3394.0

General Information

  • Listing Terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
  • Parcel Number: 1800467300
  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Senior Community: false
  • Zoning: Res

Interior

Parking Information

  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: true

Beds/Baths

  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Total: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 4

Building Interior

  • Building Area Total: 1952.0

General Information

  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: true
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Interior Features: Dining Area
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Living Area: 1952.0
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 4
  • Stories: 1

Exterior

Parking Information

  • Parking Features: Attached,Garage,Two Car Garage

Lot Information

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.683
  • Lot Size Area: 0.683
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 29750.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
  • Water Source: Public

Building Exterior/Construction

  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Attached Garage: true
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof: Asphalt,Shingle

General Information

  • Exterior Features: Deck
  • Sewer: Public Sewer

1940 West Street Neighborhood

Community

50112 (Grinnell) Demographics

41
Median Age
64
Population Density (per sq. mile)
45%
College Educated
$54,349
Estimated Median Income
2,996
Estimated Total Home Owners
1,842
Estimated Total Renters
62% / 38%
Estimated Owner / Renter Divide
2
Estimated Average Household Size
Community data courtesy of LiveBy, Inc.

Schools

School data courtesy of LiveBy, Inc. School ratings are based on a scale of 1-5, with 5 being the highest rating and 1 being the lowest rating.

1940 West Street Monthly Cost

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* All calculations are estimates and provided by Reliance Network, for informational purposes only. Actual amounts may vary. ** Assumes 6.50% APR, 20% down payment, and conventional 30-year fixed rate first mortgage. Rates cited are for instructional purposes only; current rates are subject to change at any time without notice. You should not make any decisions based simply on the information provided. Additional required amounts such as taxes, insurance, homeowner association dues, assessments, mortgage insurance premiums, flood insurance or other such required payments should also be considered. Contact your mortgage company for current rates and additional information. Any mortgage broker or insurance agent that may appear is independent and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or provided by the MLS.

1940 West Street Market Data

Based on the last 30 days in this zip code

$253,949
Average List Price
$139
Average Price per Square Foot
10
Properties Sold
81
Average Days on Market
84
Properties for Sale
Calculations provided by Reliance Network

1940 West Street History

Date Event Value Agent
6/15/2026Source: Des Moines Area Price Reduction
$363,000 -1.4%
Paul Parmley
Listing Agent
6/5/2026Source: Des Moines Area Price Reduction
$368,000 -1.3%
Paul Parmley
Listing Agent
5/27/2026Source: Des Moines Area Price Reduction
$373,000 -2.6%
Paul Parmley
Listing Agent
5/13/2026Source: Des Moines Area Added to Database
May 13, 2026
Paul Parmley
Listing Agent
7/17/2025Source: Des Moines Area Status Change
Closed
Paul Parmley
Selling Agent
5/22/2025Source: Des Moines Area Price Reduction
$164,900 -1.8%
5/22/2025Source: Des Moines Area Added to Database
May 22, 2025
Listing provided courtesy of Iowa Realty Newton- MLS# 739969MLS ProviderContact Information: 641-990-6133