Sold615d on marketHistoric · 106 yrs
131 S Merrill St
Preston, IA, 52069 • 52069 • Jackson County
$72,000
$43/sqft
4Beds
2Baths
1,680Sqft
0.17 acLot
1920Built
Property DNA
Character Home
Built 1920 · 106 years of history
City Of Preston
52069
Outdoor Living
Porch
2-Car Garage
Detached · Garage
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
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People checking out this listing
615 days on market
Established listing
$43/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Townhouse · Built 1920 · Historic
Here's your chance to make this historic home all your own! Great bones here! Freshly painted stucco 2-story with awesome features seeking handyman for rehab. 4 Bedrooms & full bath upstairs. Walk up attic. Living room, dining room, kitchen and den on the main floor. Living room and dining room have awesome built-ins. Oak stairway in foyer. Hardwood floors under the carpet. Large front porch and 22 x 20 detached garage. Property is an estate, and is being sold as-is. Seller will not make any repairs
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$470/month
Principal & Interest$374
Property Tax$72
Insurance$24
Down payment20% ($14,400)
3%50%
Est. 6.75% rate · 30yr fixed · $57,600 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeTownhouse, Single Family Residence
Year Built1920
HeatingNatural Gas, Steam
Parking2 Garage spaces
Lot7,200 sqft
Property
Home typeTownhouse
Sub-typeTownhouse, Single Family Residence
Year built1920
Stories2
Systems
HeatingNatural Gas, Steam
ConstructionStucco
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingDetached, Garage
Garage2 spaces
BasementUnfinished,Egress Window,Full
Lot7,200 sqft
Location & Tax
Neighborhood52069
Annual tax$1,128
Parcel882028361009000
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
5 categories of property features
Interior Features
Heating
Natural Gas
Steam
Exterior Features
Parking
Detached
Garage
Construction
Stucco
Patio & Porch
Porch
Lot Features
Level
Room details
8 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
Second10×13 ft130 sqft
Flooring (Carpet)
Bedroom2
Second9×13 ft117 sqft
Flooring (Carpet)
Bedroom3
Second10×10 ft100 sqft
Flooring (Carpet)
Bedroom4
Second7×12 ft84 sqft
Flooring (Carpet)
Dining Room
Main9×15 ft135 sqft
Flooring (Carpet)
Kitchen
Main10×13 ft130 sqft
Flooring (Vinyl)
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market615
Est. value$100,100
Est. rent$1,353/mo
Tax rate1.25%
Price/sqft$43
On marketFeb 2, 2026
PostedFeb 2, 2026
Last sold$72,000
MLS statusClosed
MLS updatedFeb 6, 2026
Tour days6
Views7
How are the schools in Preston?
2 schools rated nearby
Location
Preston, IA, 52069
Price history
3 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Aug 2, 2024Sold$72,000$43MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jul 2, 2024Pending Sale$74,900$45RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID
Jun 20, 2024Listed For Sale$74,900$45RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$72,000
Aug 2, 2024•$43/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$74,900
Jul 2, 2024•$45/sqft•RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$74,900
Jun 20, 2024•$45/sqft•RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID
Tax history
17 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2025$1,162$82,400
Apr 10, 2024$1,144$71,300
Apr 10, 2023$1,128$71,300
Apr 10, 2022$1,100$61,700
Apr 10, 2021$1,052$61,700
Apr 10, 2020$1,020$56,900
Apr 10, 2019$968$56,900
Apr 10, 2018$1,326$54,100
Apr 10, 2017$860$76,000
Apr 10, 2016$1,340$76,100
Apr 10, 2015$1,340$76,100
Apr 10, 2014$1,228$76,100
Apr 10, 2010$1,140—
Apr 10, 2009$1,064—
Apr 10, 2008$982—
Apr 10, 2007$880—
Apr 10, 2005$624—
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Local context around this listing
Preston, IA • Jackson County
Nearby cities
AndrewBaldwinBellevueLa MotteMaquoketaMonmouthPrestonSabula
Nearby zip codes
52069
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