Own The Historic Cherry Mansion! Love the staircase! On over three acres! C. 1903 in Iowa. $275,000.
This one has been sitting on more than three acres since 1903, and it still has the bones to prove it. Known locally as the Cherry Mansion, this place is part fixer-upper, part time capsule.
1412 State St, Tama, IA 52339 — $275,000
A House With History
This home was built in 1903 and it still wears that era well. The wood siding and shingle roof give it a classic look that newer builds just don’t have. It’s a single-family home, but calling it just a “house” undersells it a bit.
Features:
- Built in 1903
- Wood siding
- Shingle roof
- Single family residence
What’s Inside
The main house runs 5,333 square feet across three-plus stories, with five bedrooms and five bathrooms. There’s a butler’s pantry and an honest-to-goodness ballroom, so you’ll have room to spread out. Four working fireplaces are tucked through the home, and the basement runs the full footprint of the house.
Some of the original wood floors have been refinished, along with the main staircase, so you get a glimpse of what the place looked like in its prime.
Features:
- 5,333 sqft
- 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms (3 full, 1 half, 1 quarter)
- Butler’s pantry
- Ballroom
- 4 fireplaces
- Full basement
- Refinished wood floors and main staircase
The Carriage House and the Land
Behind the main house sits a one-and-a-half story carriage house with another 1,808 square feet. Between that and the main house, there’s a lot of square footage to work with here.
The lot itself is just over three acres, wooded and irregular in shape, which gives the property a private, tucked-away feel. There’s also a small waterfall on the grounds, so evenings out back come with their own soundtrack. A two-car attached garage rounds things out.
Features:
- 1,808 sqft carriage house
- 3.09 acre lot
- Wooded, irregular lot shape
- Waterfall on the property
- Quiet backyard
- Attached 2-car garage
The Fine Print
Here’s the part that matters most before you fall in love with the ballroom: this home is being sold as-is. There’s no heating or cooling system in place right now, and running water and electricity are limited. It’s the kind of project that needs a buyer who’s ready to do the work, not someone looking to move in next month.
On the plus side, it does have public sewer and water access, so those utilities are already run to the property. Annual taxes come in around $4,446, and the tax-assessed value sits at $231,630.
Features:
- Sold as-is
- No heating or cooling system
- Limited running water and electricity
- Public sewer and water
- Annual taxes: $4,446
- Tax assessed value: $231,630
- List price: $275,000
If you’ve ever wanted a historic home with room to dream, room to build, and a literal waterfall in the backyard, this one’s worth a look. Just bring your tool belt.
From Zillow
Historic Cherry Mansion-need we say more. This unique two plus story property boasts 5333 sq ft, plus another one and half story carriage house with 1808 sq ft and sits on over 3 acres. With a butlers pantry, ballroom, at least four bedrooms this property has enough room for wherever your imagination takes you.
Several of the wood floors have been beautifully refinished as well as the main staircase. Enjoy the quiet backyard while listening to the relaxing sound of your own waterfall. Property is selling “as is,” it currently does not have any heating or cooling in the home and very little running water and electricity. Serious inquiries only please.
