Opportunities like this rarely come available this close to the heart of Pella. Located just 1½ blocks from the downtown square and only half a block from West Market Park, this 2-bedroom, 2½-bath home offers a highly desirable walkable location combined with generous space and a large private yard.
With 1,887 square feet of living space, this 1900-built home features comfortable room sizes and a practical layout suited for everyday living and entertaining. A new HVAC system installed in 2025 provides modern comfort and efficiency. Outside, the 0.22-acre lot includes a fully fenced yard and a large back deck, creating an ideal setting for outdoor gatherings, pets, or gardening. The detached 2-car garage offers valuable storage and off-street parking rarely found this close to downtown.
This property presents an excellent opportunity for a buyer to build equity through cosmetic updates while enjoying one of Pella’s most convenient locations. Whether you want to walk to the square for shopping and dining or enjoy the nearby park and neighborhood setting, this home offers a combination of location, space, and long-term potential that is difficult to find.
For sale
$269,000
911 Franklin St, Pella, IA 50219
2beds
1,887sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
9,600.62 Square Feet Lot
$259,700 Zestimate®
$143/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Generous spaceComfortable room sizesFully fenced yardLarge private yardLarge back deck
- 34 days |
- 1,384 |
- 50 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: February 27, 2026 at 11:15am
Listed by:
Stephen Patel (641)628-1289,
Pella Real Estate Services
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 735190
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Separate/Formal Dining Room
- Flooring: Laminate
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,887
- Total interior livable area: 1,887 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck, Fully Fenced
- Fencing: Chain Link,Wood,Full
Lot
- Size: 9,600.62 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 192
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 000001600400000
- Zoning: R3
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Two Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Pella
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $143/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $292,560
- Annual tax amount: $3,722
- Date on market: 2/27/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
$259,700
$247,000 - $273,000
$2,531/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/27/2026 | Listed for sale | $269,000+17%$143/sqft |
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| 5/20/2022 | Sold | $230,000-2.1%$122/sqft |
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| 3/8/2022 | Pending sale | $235,000$125/sqft |
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| 3/2/2022 | Listed for sale | $235,000+56.7%$125/sqft |
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| 12/22/2021 | Sold | $150,000+17.2%$79/sqft |
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| 7/3/2013 | Sold | $128,000$68/sqft |
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| 6/3/2011 | Sold | $128,000-8.5%$68/sqft |
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| 4/24/2011 | Pending sale | $139,900$74/sqft |
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| 4/2/2011 | Listed for sale | $139,900-3.2%$74/sqft |
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| 8/4/2010 | Listing removed | $144,500$77/sqft |
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| 6/25/2010 | Price change | $144,500-3.6%$77/sqft |
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| 5/23/2010 | Price change | $149,900-5.4%$79/sqft |
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| 5/8/2010 | Price change | $158,500-2.5%$84/sqft |
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| 4/8/2010 | Listed for sale | $162,500+11.7%$86/sqft |
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| 7/20/2007 | Sold | $145,500$77/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,722 +4% | $292,560 +21.4% |
| 2024 | $3,580 +23.2% | $241,040 |
| 2023 | $2,906 +0.8% | $241,040 +43.7% |
| 2022 | $2,884 +2.7% | $167,730 |
| 2021 | $2,808 +2% | $167,730 +9% |
| 2020 | $2,752 +9.6% | $153,930 |
| 2019 | $2,510 +2.7% | $153,930 +14.3% |
| 2018 | $2,444 -2% | $134,730 +4.1% |
| 2017 | $2,494 +5% | $129,420 |
| 2016 | $2,376 | $129,420 +5.5% |
| 2015 | $2,376 +6.8% | $122,660 |
| 2014 | $2,224 +24.5% | $122,660 |
| 2010 | $1,786 +5.3% | -- |
| 2009 | $1,696 -3.2% | -- |
| 2008 | $1,752 +12.5% | -- |
| 2007 | $1,558 | -- |
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BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$1,649/mo
Principal & interest
$1360
Property taxes
$289
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 50219
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Jefferson Intermediate SchoolGrades: 4-6Distance: 1.2 mi
- 9/10Pella Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 9/10Pella High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Pella
Source: DMMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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