This property has over ½ acre and boasts of a newer 4-car (1008 sq ft) detached garage, a 3-bedroom 1.75 story home with a large deck. Located in peaceful Watkins, just 20 minutes from Cedar Rapids, in Benton Comm School District with bus service. Most of the hard work is already done, just bring your vision to finish it. In 2022 new siding, soffits, fascia, gutters were added to the house and garage. There is a fenced yard, pet fence and garden area. Kitchen, first floor laundry and bath were being remolded when sellers decided to sell. Refrigerator, washer / dryer new in 2022, induction cooktop new in 2023. There is several items that will be included with the house; Kitchen cabinets that are all quarter-sewn oak with soft close and hinges, including 2-pull out spice cabinets, toe kicks, a tall unit for the wall oven and microwave, 3 x 5 shower, including base pan, surround, glass doors, a jet tub, several building supplies; plywood, insulation, dry wall etc. This property is sold “as is”.
Watkins is located in Iowa. Watkins, Iowa has a population of 73. Watkins is less family-centric than the surrounding county with 15.39% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 31.22%.
The median household income in Watkins, Iowa is $32,841. The median household income for the surrounding county is $72,334 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Watkins is 52.6 years.
The average high temperature in July is 83.8 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 10.5 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 35 inches per year, with 27.2 inches of snow per year.