About This Home

This 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom single family at 1425 Penrose Street in Grinnell, IA is listed for $231,000 ($101 per sqft). Built in 1900, the home offers 2,292 sqft of living space on a 0.22 acres lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 1900
  • 0.22 acre lot
  • 2 stories
  • Fireplace

Property Details

2 stories
2 full
2-car garage
1900

Amenities

FireplaceA/C
Listing Description

Over 2,000 square feet of space, classic charm, and major system updates- all directly across from Ahrens Park! This spacious 4-bedroom, 2-bath home offers generous room sizes and multiple living areas. Major updates include a roof replaced in 2022, 200-amp electrical service in 2025, and updated heating and cooling with a high-efficiency furnace and central air.

Since listing, the seller has repainted select rooms and doors! Enjoy an enclosed front porch, bright eat-in kitchen, and spacious living room with a wood-burning fireplace. A main-floor flex room is ideal for an office, playroom, or second living area and opens to a new weatherproof deck.

Upstairs features four generously sized bedrooms and an updated full bath with ample storage. The finished lower level adds living space, laundry, storage, and exterior access. An oversized 2-car garage, mature landscaping, and flowering trees complete this home. Room to spread out, with major improvements already in place!

Monthly Cost Estimate

$1,235/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$167
Interest$1,001
Insurance$67

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

1425 Penrose Street

Grinnell, IA 50112

Features & Amenities

Exterior Features

Deck

Property Details

Flooring

CarpetLaminateVinyl

Construction

VinylSiding

Outdoor Features

Deck

Parking

Garage

Heating

Forced AirNatural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

DryerDishwasherRefrigeratorStoveWasher

Questions & Answers

This 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom single family at 1425 Penrose Street is listed at $231,000 ($101/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $1,235 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 1900, 0.22 acre lot, 2 stories, Fireplace. Exterior Features: Deck.

This property is listed by Jordan Jackson.

JJ

Jordan Jackson

Agent at MCN Holdings Inc

Listed by MCN Holdings Inc · Broker phone: (515) 265-7200 · View on Broker Site

MLS# 743896· Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®, Inc.· 127 days on PropertySimple

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1425 Penrose Street, Grinnell, IA 50112

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