$319,500
$20K PRICE DROP

12 Garden Cottage Ln Grinnell, IA 50112

Estimated payment $2,175/month

Total Views 56,998
3 Beds
3 Baths
1,814 Sq Ft
$176 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Fireplace
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • 4-minute walk to Davis School Playground

About This Home

**Price improved!!** Tucked in the charming Garden Cottages community, this beautifully upgraded home offers modern comfort with a touch of rustic charm. With wood floors throughout the main and upper levels, an inviting open layout, and custom cabinetry, this home balances warmth and sophistication. The kitchen: quartz countertops, dark stainless steel appliances, spacious design that flows seamlessly into the great room. Just off the kitchen, a gorgeous dining area is surrounded by windows, offering beautiful views of the green space. The main floor: two bright and spacious bedrooms, a full bath, and a convenient laundry area with a high-capacity front-load washer and dryer. The front deck transitions effortlessly through the entryway into the open living, dining, and kitchen areas, creating a welcoming flow. Upstairs, the private primary suite is a true retreat with a massive walk-in closet and a spa-like ensuite featuring dual vessel sinks and a step-in shower. Just beyond, a lofted mezzanine overlooks the great room—an ideal space for a cozy reading nook or a stunning home office. The finished basement is a standout, featuring barn wood-accented walls, a 3⁄4 bath, additional storage, and built-in stereo wiring that extends to the main and upper levels. A gas fireplace adds cozy appeal, while a gated parking pad/patio accommodates two extra vehicles. An oversized attached two-car garage provides even more storage and convenience. Make your appointment! Take a look ASAP!

Listing Agent

Matt Karjalahti

RE/MAX Partners Realty, Grinnell License #*** Listed on: 03/08/2025

RE/MAX Partners Realty, Grinnell

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 2017

HOA Fees

  • $90 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump

Additional Features

  • Fireplace
  • Lot Dimensions are 59 x 85
  • Forced Air Heating System

Community Details

  • Association fees include snow removal/lawn care

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 2017

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$90 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 2017
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Co List Office Mls Id: NOC28430
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Concrete, Sump Pump
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 1

Exterior Features

  • Construction Type: Other
  • Common Walls: 0

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached, Concrete

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fee Includes: Snow Removal/Lawn Care
  • Association Fee: 90
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: MIR

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 59 X 85
  • Lot Size Units: SqFt
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 218453400

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3610

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Range of Values:

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Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/30/2025 06/30/25 Price Changed $319,500 -1.5% $176 / Sq Ft
04/30/2025 04/30/25 Price Changed $324,500 -4.4% $179 / Sq Ft
03/08/2025 03/08/25 For Sale $339,500 +22.4% $187 / Sq Ft
02/21/2019 02/21/19 Sold $277,300 +0.8% $150 / Sq Ft
02/01/2019 02/01/19 Pending -- -- --
09/19/2018 09/19/18 For Sale $275,000 -- $148 / Sq Ft
Source: NoCoast MLS

About the Listing Agent

Matt Karjalahti

RE/MAX Partners Realty, Grinnell

(641) 505-4226

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Matt Karjalahti, Broker and owner of RE/MAX Partners, got into real estate in sort of an unexpected way: He got angry.
After three poorly executed real estate transactions, a light-bulb went off. He could do better. He would do better. It was a call to action.
Matt Karjalahti is a highly respected real estate broker and the owner of RE/MAX Partners Realty, the leading brokerage in Poweshiek County. With over a decade of experience, Matt is known for his no-nonsense, results-driven

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Source: NoCoast MLS

MLS Number: NOC6325510

NoCoast MLS