For Sale176d on marketHistoric · 126 yrs
306 W Monroe Ave
Fairfield, IA, 52556 • 52556 • Jefferson County
$179,000
$104/sqft
Down payment assistance available
3Beds
2Baths
1,720Sqft
0.15 acLot
1900Built
Property DNA
Character Home
Built 1900 · 126 years of history
IRELANDS
52556
1 Fireplace
Cozy heat source
Storage
Storage
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176 days on market
Established listing
$104/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Single Family · Built 1900 · Historic
Quaint Victorian style home in quiet neighborhood, close to everything. Original wood floors, and charming details including ginger bread trim on porch, sunny bay window, and reading nook. Updated kitchen with farm style sink, goose neck faucet, and open cabinet design. Second story has a brand new LUXURY SPA bathroom with a free standing soaking tub, separate shower, vanity, and washer/dryer hookups with windows on 3 sides for lots of natural light. Adjacent to the spa bathroom is the separate toilet room with a sink. Bonus room on first floor could be an office or 4th bedroom. Whole house has new paint inside and out. Great basement: dry and straight walls, unfinished. Energy efficient furnace and water heater installed 2019. Solar panels on roof reduce energy bills. Blown-in insulation and energy efficient sealing of basement per weatherization program consultation. Mature trees and ample perennial flowers that will start blooming in Spring and keep blooming into late summer.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights separate shower, blooming in spring, and blooming into late summer as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$1,179/month
Principal & Interest$941
Property Tax$179
Insurance$60
Down payment20% ($35,800)
3%50%
Est. 6.88% rate · 30yr fixed · $143,200 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1900
HeatingForced Air
CoolingWindow Unit(s)
ParkingNone
Lot6,534 sqft
Days on Zillow176 Days
Price/sqft$104
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
Year built1900
Systems
HeatingForced Air
CoolingWindow Unit(s)
ConstructionWood Siding
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingNone
BasementUnfinished
Fireplaces1
Lot6,534 sqft
Location & Tax
Neighborhood52556
Annual tax$1,336
Parcel0636102005
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths2
Features & details
6 categories of property features
Interior Features
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Window Unit(s)
Accessibility
None
Exterior Features
Parking
None
Construction
Wood Siding
Other Structures
Storage
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusFor Sale
Days on market176
Tax rate1.49%
Price/sqft$104
On marketOct 15, 2025
PostedOct 15, 2025
MLS statusActive
MLS updatedFeb 25, 2026
Tour days9
Views247
Favorites9
How are the schools in Fairfield?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Fairfield, IA, 52556
Price history
1 event
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Oct 15, 2025Listed For Sale$179,000$104NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$179,000
Oct 15, 2025•$104/sqft•NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Tax history
19 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2025$1,336$115,500
Apr 10, 2024$1,396$93,200
Apr 10, 2023$1,390$93,200
Apr 10, 2022$1,358$76,000
Apr 10, 2021$1,354$76,000
Apr 10, 2020$1,334$72,400
Apr 10, 2019$1,420$72,400
Apr 10, 2018$1,356$71,300
Apr 10, 2017$1,720$86,400
Apr 10, 2016$1,390$86,400
Apr 10, 2015$1,390$70,100
Apr 10, 2014$1,390$70,100
Apr 10, 2013$1,386—
Apr 10, 2012$1,204—
Apr 10, 2011$1,100—
Apr 10, 2010$1,038—
Apr 10, 2009$1,042—
Apr 10, 2008$998—
Apr 10, 2007$936—
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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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