1261 185th Street, Pella, IA 50219

$789,000 Asking Price

5 beds
7 baths
5,046  sqft
Built in 1866

Absolutely stunning! A rare opportunity to own this gorgeous, notable historic homestead with ties to some of Iowa's deepest agricultural and architectural history. This 3-story Victorian Era Italianate Brick mansion, began in 1866 and completed in 1871, boasts over 4,000 square feet of renovated and updated living area. Original historic elements and character, yet most of the amenities and efficiency of a modern day home. Custom thermal pane windows specially made by Pella Window throughout, designed and fabricated to echo the original windows from 1870. Completely updated electrical system, geothermal heating and cooling system, closed cell foam injected in exterior walls, updated bathrooms. Newly added finished 3rd level with staircase leading to additional bedrooms, bathrooms and sitting area. 3 car detached garage with separate shop area. Easy commuting via Highway 163. For more backstory on this incredible home, search ''Pella Victorian Villa'' or ''John K. Voorhees Mansion'' online.


Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Separate/Formal Dining Room,Eat-in Kitchen
Appliances:
Built-In Oven,Cooktop,Refrigerator
Basement:
Daylight,Partially Finished
A/C:
true, Central Air,Geothermal
Heating:
true, Geothermal,Propane
Fireplace:
Gas,Vented, Fireplace, Fireplaces: 3

Exterior

General:
Deck,Fence
Style:
Italianate,Three Story
Parking:
Detached,Garage,Three Car Garage

Construction

Roofing:
Rubber,Slate
General:
Brick, 3, Stone

Location

Road/Access:
Gravel
Originating MLS:
DMAAR
School District:
Pella
County:
Mahaska

Lot

Zoning:
RES, E 272' W 476' S 245' N 17 ACS NW SE, 0516400001
Fencing:
Vinyl,Partial

Utilities

Water:
Well
Sewer:
Septic Tank

Financial

Source:
DMAAR

This listing courtesy of:
RE/MAX REC, Ring, Ralph

About Pella, IA

Housing

Number of Units
5,648
Median Home Value
$214,152
Median Rent
$720

31.68% of housing units are renter occupied.

6.21% are vacant.

Commute

Car
81.57%
Public Transportation
0.50%
Walk to Work
8.09%
Work from Home
8.89%
Other
0.04%

The median travel time to work is 13 minutes.

People

Population
13,626
Median Age
36.80
Median Household Size
2.65

Education

High School
29.42%
Associate’s Degree
8.84%
Bachelor’s Degree
30.38%
Graduate Degree
13.19%

Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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