For Sale93d on marketHistoric · 126 yrs
505 W Jefferson Ave
Fairfield, IA, 52556 • 52556 • Jefferson County
$122,000
$123/sqft
-$3,000 since Mar 2, 2026
Down payment assistance available
2Beds
1Baths
992Sqft
0.23 acLot
1900Built
Property DNA
Bungalow Style
Built 1900 · 126 years of history
JONES ISAAC D SUB
52556
1-Car Garage
Garage
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Listed 93 days ago · 253 views · 11 saves
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People checking out this listing
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93 days on market
Established listing
$123/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Single Family · Built 1900 · Historic
Affordable living on a quiet street just a few blocks from the square! Many updates including new flooring, paint, newer windows and doors, some newer plumbing, kitchen and bath updates, etc.. Two bedrooms (including a non-conforming one), and one full bath with washer/dryer. This home comes with a large, back yard with privacy fence, a covered brick patio area, and a one-car detached garage. Great starter home or investment property!
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights one-car detached garage, new flooring, and bath updates as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$796/month
Principal & Interest$633
Property Tax$122
Insurance$41
Down payment20% ($24,400)
3%50%
Est. 6.75% rate · 30yr fixed · $97,600 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1900
HeatingForced Air
CoolingNone
Parking1 Garage space
Lot10,018 sqft
Days on Zillow93 Days
Price/sqft$123
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleBungalow
Year built1900
Systems
HeatingForced Air
CoolingNone
ConstructionVinyl Siding
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingGarage
Garage1 spaces
Lot10,018 sqft
Location & Tax
Neighborhood52556
ZoningResidential-Single Family
Annual tax$1,554
Parcel0626484008
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
5 categories of property features
Interior Features
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
None
Accessibility
None
Exterior Features
Parking
Garage
Construction
Vinyl Siding
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusFor Sale
Days on market93
Tax rate1.49%
Price/sqft$123
On marketJan 7, 2026
PostedJan 7, 2026
Last sold$55,550
MLS statusActive
MLS updatedMar 3, 2026
Tour days9
Views253
Favorites11
How are the schools in Fairfield?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Fairfield, IA, 52556
Price history
12 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Mar 2, 2026Price Change$122,000$123NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Jan 7, 2026Price Change$125,000$126NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Jul 21, 2025Price Change$129,500$131NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Jan 16, 2025Listed For Sale$139,500$141NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Dec 31, 2024Listing Removed$135,900$137NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sep 25, 2024Price Change$135,900$137NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Jul 9, 2024Listed For Sale$149,900$151NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Nov 30, 2012Sold$55,550$56NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sep 18, 2012Price Change$59,900$60Jefferson County Realty Inc.
Aug 2, 2012Listed For Sale$63,500$64Jefferson County Realty Inc.
May 30, 2007Sold$36,500$37Public Record
Aug 19, 2005Sold$18,000$18Public Record
Price Change$122,000
Mar 2, 2026•$123/sqft•NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$125,000
Jan 7, 2026•$126/sqft•NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$129,500
Jul 21, 2025•$131/sqft•NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$139,500
Jan 16, 2025•$141/sqft•NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed$135,900
Dec 31, 2024•$137/sqft•NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$135,900
Sep 25, 2024•$137/sqft•NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$149,900
Jul 9, 2024•$151/sqft•NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$55,550
Nov 30, 2012•$56/sqft•NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$59,900
Sep 18, 2012•$60/sqft•Jefferson County Realty Inc.
Listed For Sale$63,500
Aug 2, 2012•$64/sqft•Jefferson County Realty Inc.
Sold$36,500
May 30, 2007•$37/sqft•Public Record
Sold$18,000
Aug 19, 2005•$18/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
19 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2025$1,554$97,600
Apr 10, 2024$1,484$80,500
Apr 10, 2023$1,378$80,500
Apr 10, 2022$1,348$66,500
Apr 10, 2021$1,356$66,500
Apr 10, 2020$1,156$63,900
Apr 10, 2019$1,260$63,900
Apr 10, 2018$1,394$64,300
Apr 10, 2017$1,386$62,800
Apr 10, 2016$1,196$62,800
Apr 10, 2015$1,196$52,900
Apr 10, 2014$1,196$52,900
Apr 10, 2013$1,198—
Apr 10, 2012$776—
Apr 10, 2011$734—
Apr 10, 2010$690—
Apr 10, 2009$668—
Apr 10, 2008$552—
Apr 10, 2007$516—
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Local context around this listing
Fairfield, IA • Jefferson County
Nearby cities
BataviaFairfieldLibertyvilleLockridgeMaharishi Vedic CityPackwoodPleasant Plain
Nearby zip codes
5255652557
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