307 East Briggs Avenue

Local assessors in Fairfield, IA have categorized 307 East Briggs Avenue as a residential type of property. The home was built in 1880 and is 144 years old. The property's lot size has been calculated to be 8,448 square feet. The linear feet between the front and back of the lot was measured at 1,320 ft and the front of the lot was measured at 640 ft. Sharp-eyed aficionados of architecture will notice that the home on the property was built in a triplex style. Now, let's dive a bit deeper into the details surrounding the home on the property. There are 10 rooms in the home. Of these, 4 have been legally categorized as bedrooms. For more details, please view your local government regulations on what counts as a legal bedroom. As for the restroom situation, there are 3 full bathrooms. There are also 4 partial bathrooms. This is a 2 story home so residents will need to have climb at least one set of stairs on a daily basis. If we look only at the heated or air conditioned part of the building, then 307 East Briggs Avenue has a total of 2,456 sqft of living area. Note that this number does not include the square footage of the garage, basement, and/or porch into its calculations. There is a full basement that is 1,228 sqft. Perfect for those looking for additional storage or living space such as a recreational room, additional bedroom, etc.

Curious to learn more about the home? Our team of data engineers have sourced the most up-to-date information from the local assessors office to share with you. The home sources its water from a municipal system. Do you like to entertain? The home has a patio so you'll have a great option in the back of the home. Moving onto specific details regarding the building. Our sources show that the building condition is poor. It might sound scary but did you know that buildings can move depending on the weather? Both hot and cold weather can have severe impact on the longevity of your home structure depending on how much your home moves. Hence why architects pay a lot of attention to the type of control joints used in the construction process. Just so you know, this home was built with frame control joints. The building has a hip style roof that was made of asphalt. Lots of wood siding were used in the construction of the exterior walls of the home. While the walls in the interior have been made of plaster. As for flooring, was the material of choice during construction. Residents rely on no air conditioning for their cooling system. The home's a heating system is the primary heating source. We've gathered and summarized the following transaction history in an effort to provide more transparency and up-to-date information for our users. According to our sources, 307 East Briggs Avenue sold most recently in Apr 2, 2020 for a total of $85,000. If you work out the math, that's approximately a cost of $34.61 per sqft. There could be many factors that caused the property to sell at a higher price and increase in value. Tax-wise, the current owner is expected to pay close to $1,556 in taxes each year. 307 East Briggs Avenue was most recently assessed in 2023. During this assessment, the property's total value was estimated to be about $70,200. If we break it down further, the land itself was valued at $12,800. Improvements to the property, however, were assessed at a total of $57,400. The property's total market value has been marked the same as the total assessed value which is pretty typical. As you can see, there are a lot of things to consider when purchasing a home. For example, have you evaluated your own Debt-To-Income ratio (DTI) and understood how this may impact the number of loan options you have access to? Don't worry, we'll cover the basics such as what a DTI ratio is, how to calculate yours, what most lenders consider to be an ideal ratio, and also provide our tips on how you can improve your score if it is on the higher side.Sadly, this property is not available for sale but we are constantly updating our inventory in real time. Sign up for a RealtyHop account and add this property to your favorites to get updates on when this property is back on the market. Or alternatively, you can check back frequently for updates.