800 Merritt Rd, Spingville Iowa

I've had the pleasure of not only listing a great property but meeting two wonderful sellers, the Turners!

They own a home on 13.86 Acres just outside Whittier (but Springville address).   It's truly on a winding country

road up a lane and is gorgeous (photo on left).

  The home was built in 1973 and is positioned perfectly for the view.  Remarkable is the open floor

plan and large kitchen, both ahead of their time.   The Turners have taken great care of their home, land and buildings.  The

versatility of this property is great - three large additional outbuildings,  a HUGE genuine open-loft barn provide an a building for

almost any purpose!  Horses? Livestock? Hobby Farm?     The master bedroom is a great size, two closets provide more than

enough room for essentials.  Right off the master is the laundry  - this space could easily be converted to a master bath as well

Almost the entire basement is finished (just enough unfinished for good storage, but then again there are 4 large outbuildings if

you need more!    Mrs. Turner uses the kitchenette in the basement to can  - tomato juice, apple sauce, apple butter and V6 juice...

evidence of fertile soil and an awesome garden!  Mr. Turner planted a Honeycrisp apple tree on the property as well - that's priceless! 

I'd encourage anyone interested in low taxes, a beautiful view (photo on right taken from livingroom) a neat community and homestead to either email, text or call. 

My contact information is below!  Have a great day and I hope to hear from you.   Kelli

Email:  Kelli@clickcallmove.com

Text/Call:   319-389-8002 

Northeast Cedar Rapids, Cedar Rapids  -  We invite everyone to visit our open house at 511 Greenfield St NE on November 9 from 1:00 AM to 4:00 AM.

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One of the best products in the market right now are VA loans.  The Military Service Member Homeownership Assistance program (MHOA) provides a wonderful compliment to the VA mortgage.This program
provides eligible armed forces service members up to $5000 that may be used toward a down payment on a qualifying home purchase and /or closing costs on a qualifying first purchase money mortgage.  

The Iowa Finance Authority administers this program as well as the other remarkable first time home buyer program for Iowa resident non-military folks.  More thorough info on the MHOA program will be a permanent buttton on my web site Monday.  In the meantime click on the "First Time Homebuyer" button for more thorough information on the IFA assistance program, and the Federal Tax Credit program.   Please contact me 
directly if you need information on the MHOA program in the interim.  I would be happy to provide details!    

Many of you are asking about first time home buyer tax credits.  Here are the bones of it, you can go to www.federalhousingtaxcredit.com for more details!

a.) Tax credit available for first time home buyers only. The definition of a first time home buyer: 

 "The law defines a first time home buyer as a buyer who has not owned a principal residence during the three-year period prior to the purchase.  For married taxpayers, the law tests the homeownership history of both the home buyer and his/her spouse. For example if you have not owned a home in the past three years but your spouse has owned a principal residence neither you or your spouse qualifies for the tax credit.  Ownership of a vacation home or rental property not used as a principal residence does not disqualify a buyer as a first-time home buyer."

b.) The maximum credit amount is $7500

c.) The credit is available for homes purchased on or after April 9, 2008 but before July 1, 2009

d.) Single taxpayers with incomes up to $75,000 and married couples with incomes up to $150,000 qualify for the full tax credit

e.) The tax credit works like an interest-free loan and must be repaid over a 15-year period. 

You claim the credit on your federal income tax return.  No other application forms are required and no pre-approval is necessary, however, be sure you qualify based on the definition and income limits. 

I've got many, many more details for anyone interested, but I hope this helps with the basics! 

Exceptional Home, Extremely Well Built!

• 3,000 sq. ft., 4 bath, 5 bdrm single story - MLS® $259,900 - Exceptional Price!

SW Cedar Rapids, Cedar Rapids  -  This home is just loaded with features! Kitchen has custom cherry cabinets upgraded pull out shelves, brushed nickel hardware. Cherry cabinets and upgraded tile floors compliment the baths, wet bar, laundry, foyer and dining. Beautiful maple raised panel fireplace with raised hearth. Step ceiling in master with cherry crown and accent lighting. Walk out basement features tile and a gorgeous custom wet bar. Nine foot poured walls provide the ceiling height to truly make the basement a comfortable living space. Enjoy the crisp fall breeze on the sunny cedar screened porch which leads to a bright and sunny deck. This charming home sits on a half acre. You can't build new for this price, quality and features, it truly is an outstanding value!


*Custom cherry kitchen with roll out shelves. Pull out trash bin.
*Tip out trays on kitchen sink, laundry sink, bar sink cabinets.
*Under cabinet lighting in kitchen
*Convection oven/microwave
*Granite composite kitchen sink
*Upgraded brushed nickel faucets throughout
*Upgraded brushed nickel hardware and door knobs.
*High def kitchen countertops
*Upgraded bathroom vanities
*Gorgeous wet bar with Custom Cherry Cabinets. Hookups for cabinet oven/microwave
*Upgraded tile in kitchen, dining, foyer and laundry.
*Custom iron railing leads to basement
*Maple trim with toffee stain throughout
*Maple raised panel fireplace with raised hearth
*Direct vent gas fireplace with blower
*Cedar Screen porch 14 x 12 leading to maintenance free deck surface 16 x 12
*Walk out basement
*Whole house entertainment system pre-wired only.
*Whirlpool tub/shower in master bath
*Step ceiling in master bedroom with cherry crow and cove lighting
*Ceiling fan in every bedroom and main living area
*Vaulted Ceiling in great room (12 foot vault)
*9 foot ceilings on main level
*9 foot poured concrete walls in basement (approx 9'ft)
*Dual zone HVAC system
*Garage 24 x 26 w/countertop,
*Garage plumbed for heat.
*Cold storage

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Charmer needs TLC!

• 1,166 sq. ft., 2 bath, 3 bdrm 1 1/2 story "Second story not touched by water." - MLS® $39,000 - Reduced!

Northwest Cedar Rapids, Cedar Rapids  -  This 1 1/2 story bungalow is just waiting to be restored to it's original charm! This home is in the 500 year flood plain, it's been demo'd to studs, providing easy access for electrical and mechanical updates. Completely sanitized. Enclosed front porch, cute 1/2 story perfect for little ones. Larger fenced yard with a double access oversized 2 car garage. Access garage from alley or Ellis Blvd. Square Feet based on pre-flood. This property is subject to bank approval. Central air working recently - not guaranteed.

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Fantastic Location..3beds/3car/3seasons!

• 3 bath, 3 bdrm 1 3/4 story - MLS® $179,900

Northeast Cedar Rapids, Cedar Rapids  -  Lovely three bedroom, three car garage and three seasons porch! Built in 1989 this 1.75 story home is full of well built solid woodwork, a beautful stair case leading to upstairs bedrooms, baths, and wall of built-ins. Guest bedroom has very large walk in closet. The vaulted livingroom leads to a bright sunny three seasons porch with four sets of sliders that provide a panoramic view of your spacious fenced back yard. A theatre room with beautiful cloth paneled walls and ambiance lighting and a fantastic solid oak bar is just begging for fall football parties! Lovely shoe caddy and other details throughout this home were evidence of the attention to detail given to this charming home.

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