Opportunity & equity await at 505 Main Street, Jewell Iowa. A 3-bedroom, 2-bath two-story home in the heart of town, close to library, shopping, grocery store, convenience store and bar/restaurant.
With 1,659 square feet of living space, this property offers solid bones and plenty of room for someone ready to bring their own ideas and personal touches. The home features some hardwood floors, multiple living areas and a layout that provides flexibility for everyday living.
Major updates include a new steel roof on the main portion of the home in 2025 along with a newer furnace and central air, giving the next owner a strong start on key mechanical improvements.
One of the standout features is the oversized 4-car tandem garage with an expansive workshop area, offering incredible space for vehicles, hobbies, storage, or projects. The garage includes double overhead doors on the west side and a single overhead door on the east side, with convenient alley access as well as driveway access from Main Street.
Located in the South Hamilton School District, this property offers small-town living with space, flexibility and the chance to build equity over time. With a little vision, this home could truly shine. This property is being offered as-is.
For sale
$125,000
505 Main St, Jewell, IA 50130
3beds
1,659sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1906
7,405.2 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$75/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Some hardwood floors
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Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 23, 2026 at 09:05am
Listed by:
Brandi B Nelson 515-233-2623,
CENTURY 21 SIGNATURE-Ames
Source: CIBR,MLS#: 69677
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 2
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
Other
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Upper
Den
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Basement
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: Laminate, Hardwood, Carpet
- Basement: Partial,Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,659
- Total interior livable area: 1,659 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,083
- Finished area below ground: 576
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage
- Has garage: Yes
Lot
- Size: 7,405.2 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 40872433278024
- Zoning: R
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Stone
Condition
- Year built: 1906
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Jewell
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $75/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $114,750
- Annual tax amount: $1,725
- Date on market: 3/20/2026
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $125,000+108.3%$75/sqft |
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| 12/15/2017 | Sold | $60,000-11.8%$36/sqft |
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| 10/1/2004 | Sold | $68,000$41/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,725 +19.9% | $118,130 |
| 2023 | $1,438 -1.1% | $118,130 +36.2% |
| 2022 | $1,453 +16.1% | $86,710 |
| 2021 | $1,252 +3.8% | $86,710 +16% |
| 2020 | $1,206 -7.4% | $74,730 |
| 2019 | $1,302 | $74,730 +14.5% |
| 2018 | $1,302 | $65,240 +2.5% |
| 2017 | $1,302 +17.5% | $63,670 |
| 2016 | $1,108 | $63,670 +6% |
| 2015 | $1,108 +18.1% | $60,060 |
| 2014 | $938 | $60,060 |
| 2013 | -- | $60,060 -8.5% |
| 2012 | $994 -2.5% | $65,630 |
| 2011 | $1,020 +4.7% | -- |
| 2010 | $974 -10.6% | -- |
| 2009 | $1,090 +4.4% | -- |
| 2008 | $1,044 +3.6% | -- |
| 2007 | $1,008 -3.6% | -- |
| 2005 | $1,046 | -- |
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BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$804/mo
Principal & interest
$661
Property taxes
$143
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 50130
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10South Hamilton Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.4 mi
- 7/10South Hamilton Middle And High SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 0.4 mi
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