Sold - Circa 1872 Iowa Fixer Upper Under $30K

OHU50K Notes Sold

This fixer upper was built in 1872 in the small town of South English, Iowa (pop. 212). It is one of those tiny places comprised of just a small number of cross roads in the middle of miles and miles of farmland. The community is tight-knit, however, and is proud of its history.

OHU50K featured this home two years ago. It sold for $25,000. You can see more interior photos of the home from the old listing here.

House view featured at 308 Monroe St, South English, IA 52335

Realtor Comments

Take a look at this one of a kind fixer upper. Needs lots of work but would be worth the effort. 2 story brick home with lots of room on a big lot. 2-3 bedrooms, 1 bath, large living room, and formal dining room. Being sold As Is , inspection report available upon request for serious buyers. All offers will be considered. Give Mary Beth a call @ for more information or a private showing.

3bed
1bath
Circa 1872

Property featured at 308 Monroe St, South English, IA 52335

Family History

Our featured home today is a prominent landmark in South English. It was built in 1872 for Mrs. Hattie Israel. Hattie and her sister, Mollie Boyd, ran a millinery shop from the home. Back then, customers who wanted the latest in hat wear entered through double front doors where the large center window is now. In the 1890s the sisters boarded out rooms.

William F. Heald, a farmer, purchased the brick home in 1903. He lived there for many years, well into the 1930s, with his wife Erma and daughters Alice and Aline.