c.1880 Five Bedroom Iowa Home Under $75K
OHU50K Notes $74,900
c.1880 Five Bedroom Iowa Home. Situated on a nice corner lot. Some updates have been made.
Realtor Comments
Move right in to this freshly updated 5-bedroom home featuring new flooring, fresh paint, and room for everyone! The main level offers a huge primary bedroom, full bath with laundry, kitchen, dining, spacious living room, plus a cozy family room. Upstairs you’ll find four large bedrooms with 3 walk-in closets, and an unfinished bath ready for your finishing touch. Outside, enjoy a corner lot with a 1-car detached garage and extra concrete parking slab. With nearly 3, 000 sq ft of living space, this home combines comfort, space, and potential all in one!
- 5 bed
- 1 bath
- Build date 1880
1102 High St, Keokuk, IA 52632 $74,900
- Contact Realtor: Lisa M. Johnson
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Pros
Low Cost of Living & Affordable Housing
The cost of living index for Keokuk is about 78 (with 100 being the U.S. average), meaning it’s ~22% cheaper than the U.S. average.
Median home values are quite low: around $80,000‑$95,000, depending on sources.
Rent is affordable: two‑bedroom units are much cheaper than the national average.
Short Commutes / Smaller Scale
Average commute times are short (≈14 minutes).
Because it’s a smaller city (~10,000 people), traffic, congestion etc. are less of an issue. You tend to get to many local amenities without long travel.
Good Affordability for More Basic Living
Utility, grocery, and general living expenses are more manageable; housing especially is a major plus if your budget is modest.
For people wanting to stretch their dollar, Keokuk offers much more bang for the buck.
Community / Small/Tight‑knit Feel
Smaller size tends to lead to a closer community, where people may know each other more. (This is anecdotal / from resident feedback.)
Amenities are simpler but sufficient for many needs.
Declining but Improving Crime Trend
Some data shows the crime rates (violent & property) have been decreasing year over year in recent years.
This suggests some potential for improvements in quality of life if the trend continues.
Cons
Relatively High Crime Rates
Keokuk has crime rates well above national averages, particularly for property crime and in some categories of violent crime.
Some neighborhoods see much higher crime; safety can vary a lot depending on exact location.
Lower Incomes & Higher Poverty
Median household income in Keokuk is well below the national median.
Poverty rate is around 18‑19%, which is higher than average across many U.S cities.
Educational attainment tends to be lower: fewer people with bachelor’s degrees; many with some college or only high school
Population Decline / Aging & Economic Stagnation
The city has seen a decline in population over recent years.
Economic opportunities are more limited; many jobs are lower wage, and higher‑paying or specialized roles are scarcer.
Amenities / Services Limitations
While there are basic amenities, for specialist health care, entertainment, or high‑end cultural options you may have to travel out of town.
Some infrastructure (road maintenance, utilities, etc.) gets mentioned in resident discussions as having issues. (Especially older housing in decline, etc.)
Lower Ratings for Education Outcomes
Schools report lower performance in some measures; fewer people with higher education degrees.
Some parents may see fewer opportunities locally for advanced classes, extracurriculars etc.
Less Growth / Fewer Opportunities for Some Lifestyles
For those who want more “buzz” — nightlife, cultural diversity, job competition in niche fields — Keokuk may feel limiting.
Aging population and fewer recent investments are drawbacks if you are expecting fast growth or development.
