223 Locust St
Colfax, IA 50054
2 bd 1 ba 936 sqft Built 1949 Lot 6,177 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$114,900
Nov 29, 2021
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2023 | Sold | $144,000 | DesMoines |
| Feb 25, 2023 | Listed | $145,000 | DesMoines |
| Nov 29, 2021 | Sold | $114,900 | MLS #639853 |
| Apr 14, 2016 | Listing removed | $67,500 | Newton |
| Apr 14, 2016 | Sold | $62,000 | MLS #5456666 |
| Mar 1, 2016 | Price changed | $67,500 | MLS #66608 |
| Jan 14, 2016 | Price changed | $68,500 | MLS #66608 |
| Nov 23, 2015 | Listed | $69,900 | MLS #66608 |
| Oct 19, 2012 | Sold | $59,900 | MLS #5450625 |
| Sep 18, 2012 | Listing removed | $68,800 | Newton |
| Sep 11, 2012 | Price changed | $68,800 | MLS #64417 |
| Sep 4, 2012 | Price changed | $69,100 | MLS #64417 |
| Aug 8, 2012 | Price changed | $69,400 | MLS #64417 |
| Jun 25, 2012 | Listed | $69,900 | MLS #64417 |
| Jun 1, 2011 | Sold | $44,500 | MLS #5446346 |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $123,830 | $13,020 | $136,850 | $2,284 |
| 2024 | $123,830 | $13,020 | $136,850 | $2,294 |
| 2023 | $117,150 | $13,020 | $130,170 | $1,744 |
| 2022 | $72,370 | $13,020 | $85,390 | $1,562 |
| 2021 | $65,500 | $13,020 | $78,520 | $1,446 |
| 2020 | $60,100 | $9,110 | $69,210 | $1,390 |
| 2019 | $60,100 | $9,110 | $69,210 | $1,298 |
| 2018 | $51,700 | $8,280 | $59,980 | $1,274 |
| 2017 | $51,700 | $8,280 | $59,980 | $1,280 |
| 2015 | $51,700 | $8,280 | $59,980 | $1,412 |
| 2014 | $51,700 | $8,280 | $59,980 | $1,354 |
| 2013 | $51,700 | $8,280 | $59,980 | $1,416 |
| 2012 | $67,330 | $8,280 | $75,610 | $1,444 |
| 2011 | $67,330 | $8,280 | $75,610 | $1,522 |
Property facts
Year built
1949
Property type
single_family
Stories
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Beds
2
Baths
1
Living area
936 sqft
Lot size
6,177 sqft
ZIP code
50054
City
Colfax
Street
Locust St
Coordinates
41.67456, -93.24698
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Investment analysis
Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$689
Gross rental yield
7.20%
Implied cap rate
4.68%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 223 Locust St last sell?
223 Locust St most recently sold on Nov 29, 2021 for $114,900.
What is the current tax assessment for 223 Locust St?
The most recent total assessment for 223 Locust St (year 2025) is $136,850 with $2,284 in property tax.
How does 223 Locust St's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 19.1% above the last sale price of $114,900.
When was 223 Locust St built?
223 Locust St was built in 1949.
How does 223 Locust St compare to others on Locust St?
We track 8 other properties on Locust St. Browse the list under "Other properties on Locust St" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 223 Locust St?
223 Locust St is a 2 bed, 1 bath, 936 sqft, 6,177 sqft lot single_family.
Is 223 Locust St a flip candidate?
Yes — 223 Locust St appears in our flips dataset, indicating it sold twice within a short window with a notable price change.
Is 223 Locust St a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 223 Locust St is not currently flagged as a tax-appeal candidate.
Forecast for this area
ZIP-area linear projection — not a per-property automated valuationQuarterly trend
-0.3%
Implied 1-yr
-1.4%
2026 Q2
$191.7K
2026 Q3
$191K
ZIP 50054 — Median Price History + Forecast
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