203 W Franklin St New Sharon, IA 50207
Property details
About 203 W Franklin St
Welcome to this beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath ranch-style home on 2.69 acres in the North Mahaska School District. Offering 1,515 sq ft of main-level living space with a large, clean unfinished basement, this property features a spacious living room and an open kitchen/dining combo with newer appliances. The bedrooms include oversized closets with walk-in lights, and the convenience of main-floor laundry and a large mudroom makes daily living easy. The home has seen numerous updates, including newer windows, gutters, siding, front door, roof, and a new furnace in 2024. A whole-house 20KW Kohler Generator ensures peace of mind during power outages. On this beautiful acreage, you'll find both an attached two-stall garage and a detached two-stall garage equipped with electrical and concrete floors. A massive 40x64 shop offers 7/8 concrete floors, electrical, with 12-foot and 11-foot doors, while a second 30x36 shop includes heat on one side, electric, and finished concrete flooring. Two hydrants are located near the shop and garden areas, and a wood shed adds more storage. On the back of the acreage is a hayfield that was leased out for a source of income. Enjoy the peaceful setting from your covered front porch, which features a gas hookup ready for your grill. The lot is a blend of mature trees, open grass areas, and garden space, all close to several towns— located just 70 miles from Des Moines, 17 miles to Pella, 12 miles to Montezuma, and 22 miles to Grinnell.
Highlights
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
- Basement: Yes
- Interior: Eat-in Kitchen
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Parking: Attached, Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Exterior: Patio, Storage
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $399,000
- Price/SqFt: $263
- Annual Tax Amount: $2,700
- Tax Year: 2024
- Directions: On W. Franklin St. off W. Pearl St.
- Year Built: 1910
- Living Area: 1,515 SqFt
- Lot Size: 2.69 Acres
- MLS Number: 717950
- MLS Name: DMAAR
- Office Name: Iowa Realty Newton
- Office Phone: (641) 780-6321
- Listing Agent: Heather Engbers
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $180,440 | $2,700 |
| 2023 | $180,440 | $2,768 |
| 2022 | $147,420 | $2,708 |
| 2021 | $147,420 | $2,562 |
| 2020 | $137,970 | $2,510 |
| 2019 | $130,880 | $2,344 |
| 2017 | $123,800 | $2,272 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
5
North Mahaska Elementary School
Public District PK-6
0.9 mi
•2163 135th St
9
Montezuma Elementary School
Public District PK-5
10.5 mi
•504 N 4th St
4
Oskaloosa Elementary School
Public District KG-5
11.5 mi
•1801 Orchard Ave
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $64,049. The most common annual income of people living in New Sharon, IA is between $35k-100k. Typical family type is married, no kids. Residents of this area typically have high school diploma education.
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Hunting
NASCAR
Figure Skating
Where do the neighbors shop?
Academy Sports & Outdoors
Dick's Sporting Goods
Wal-Mart
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Jimmy Johns
Texas Roadhouse
Hardee's
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Chevrolet
Subaru
Ram
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New Country
Classic Country
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Frequently asked questions
About 203 W Franklin St
The listing price of 203 W Franklin St property is $399,000.
The property 203 W Franklin St is a house located in New Sharon, Iowa, 50207.
Active Listing: 203 W Franklin St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 203 W Franklin St are: North Mahaska Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Montezuma Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Oskaloosa Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Montezuma Junior High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Oskaloosa Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Lynnville-Sully Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), North Mahaska Jr-Sr High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Montezuma High School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Oskaloosa High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $2,700 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 203 W Franklin St has 3 bedrooms and 1 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 203 W Franklin St is 1,515 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 203 W Franklin St is 1910.
This home is located at 203 W Franklin St in New Sharon, IA and zip code 50207. This 1,515 square foot home, which was built in 1910, sits on a 2.69 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 13, 2025 and is currently priced at $399,000.