$174,900

211 S James St Grimes, IA 50111

$2,077
Closing credit¹
2 beds
1 full
810 sqft
0.1 acres
$216 / sqft
House

Property details

About 211 S James St

Looking for a home you can put your personal touch on? This adorable 2-bedroom, 1-bath ranch is packed with potential! Nestled on a spacious corner lot near S Prairie Elementary and just minutes from local amenities, you'll love the convenient location. Inside, you'll find a cozy layout ready for your updates and creative vision. The unfinished lower level offers plenty of room to expand, add storage, or create additional living space. Outside, two detached garages provide ample space for vehicles, a workshop, or hobbies. Whether you're an investor, first-time buyer, or looking for a project to make your own, this home is a fantastic opportunity. Don't miss the chance to build equity and make it shine!

Highlights

Home typeResidential
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size810 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.133 Acres
Year built1956
ParkingDetached, Garage, Two Car Garage
MLS #714360
Garage2 spaces

Summary

  • MLS Number: 714360
  • MLS Name: DMAAR
  • Office Name: Keller Williams Realty GDM
  • Office Phone: (515) 326-0369
  • Listing Agent: Erin Rundall

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ranch-style home featuring driveway, an attached garage, and a shingled roof

$174,900

211 S James St

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Dec 23, 2005
Home Sold
$118,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$170,500$2,408
2021$131,900$2,408
2020$115,900$2,408
2019$115,900$2,304
2018$101,700$2,304
2017$101,700$2,158

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

5

South Prairie Elementary School

Public District KG-4

0.2 mi

500 S James St

8

Heritage Elementary School

Public District KG-4

1.1 mi

500 NE Beaverbrooke Blvd

8

North Ridge Elementary School

Public District KG-4

1.6 mi

400 NW 27th St

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $89,549. Residents of Grimes, IA typically earn between $35k-100k each year. Typical family type is married, with kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.

How much money do the neighbors make?

19%
<35k
40%
35k-100k
35%
100k-200k
6%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

27%
Single, No Kids
12%
Single, with Kids
21%
Married, No Kids
40%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

24%
<11 yrs old
12%
12-17 yrs old
19%
18-34 yrs old
40%
35-64 yrs old
5%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Skiing/snowboardingSkiing/snowboarding
  • College FootballCollege Football
  • Extreme SportsExtreme Sports

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • BJs Wholesale ClubBJs Wholesale Club
  • Best BuyBest Buy
  • Academy Sports & OutdoorsAcademy Sports & Outdoors

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • PaneraPanera
  • Texas RoadhouseTexas Roadhouse
  • Little CaesarsLittle Caesars

What do the neighbors drive?

  • InfinitiInfiniti
  • RamRam
  • ChevroletChevrolet

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Adult HitsAdult Hits
  • Contemporary ChristianContemporary Christian
  • CountryCountry
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Living in Grimes, IA

About 211 S James St

This home is located at 211 S James St in Grimes, IA and zip code 50111. This 810 square foot home, which was built in 1956, sits on a 0.13 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since March 28, 2025 and is currently priced at $174,900.

Grimes, IA housing market in March 2025 saw over 4 listings sold above listed price, more than 5 sold at listed price and over 17 sold below. Between February and March 2025, Grimes, IA real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 1.8%. In March 2025, listings were on the market for 75 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $359,995.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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