1009 Rock Island Ave. – Cherokee, IA Looking for an affordable home with many of the big-ticket interior updates already completed? This 3-bedroom ranch offers a great opportunity for homeowners and investors alike! The main level has been tastefully remodeled following a previous water leak and now features a beautiful newer kitchen, an updated bathroom, and a fresh, modern feel throughout. The newer kitchen appliances are included, making it easy to move in and start enjoying your new home. Downstairs, the basement is largely a blank slate with the laundry area already in place, giving the next owner the flexibility to use the space for storage or customize it to fit their needs. The home does have some visible foundation movement, which has been taken into consideration in the pricing, creating an excellent opportunity for buyers looking to build equity while enjoying the many updates already completed. Additional features include a 1-car attached garage, a convenient ranch-style layout for easy main-floor living, and all newer kitchen appliances included. The storage shed is going to be included with this sale as well. If you're looking for an affordable home with updated living spaces, room to make it your own, and exceptional value, this property is well worth a look. Schedule your private showing today to see everything it has to offer! More Pictures coming soon!!
Pending
Price cut: $10K (8/18)
$105,000
1009 Rock Island Ave, Cherokee, IA 51012
3beds
1baths
1,084sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1961
7,840 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$97/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Fresh modern feel throughoutUpdated bathroomBeautiful newer kitchenNewer kitchen appliances included
- 54 days
- 191
- 11
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Rusty W Rasmus 712-261-1965,
Rasmus Realty & Auction
Source: Northwest Iowa Regional BOR,MLS#: 833867
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Kitchen, Full Bath, Bedroom
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Water Softener: None
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen, New Bath, New Kitchen
- Basement: Full,Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,084
- Total interior livable area: 1,084 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,084
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Concrete
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Lot
- Size: 7,840 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 190350734476007
- Zoning: 101
- Zoning description: 101
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Steel Siding
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1961
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: City
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Cherokee
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $97/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $115,480
- Annual tax amount: $1,560
- Price range: $105K - $105K
- Date on market: 7/18/2026
- Inclusions: Kitchen Appliances, Washer, Dryer, and storage shed are included.
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,168/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/22/2026 | Pending sale | $105,000$97/sqft |
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| 8/18/2026 | Price change | $105,000-8.7%$97/sqft |
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| 8/12/2026 | Price change | $115,000-3.4%$106/sqft |
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| 7/28/2026 | Price change | $119,000-4.8%$110/sqft |
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| 7/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $125,000+60.3%$115/sqft |
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| 8/13/2018 | Sold | $78,000$72/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,560 -1.1% | $115,480 +10.8% |
| 2024 | $1,578 +20.1% | $104,190 |
| 2023 | $1,314 +3.6% | $104,190 +33.9% |
| 2022 | $1,268 -14.7% | $77,840 |
| 2021 | $1,486 +14% | $77,840 |
| 2020 | $1,304 +17.9% | $77,840 |
| 2019 | $1,106 | $77,840 |
| 2018 | $1,106 +1.8% | $77,840 +20.7% |
| 2017 | $1,086 +0.6% | $64,503 |
| 2016 | $1,080 +17.4% | $64,503 +17% |
| 2015 | $920 -3.6% | $55,131 |
| 2014 | $954 +4.8% | $55,131 |
| 2013 | $910 -3% | -- |
| 2012 | $938 +9.1% | -- |
| 2011 | $860 +5.1% | -- |
| 2010 | $818 +1% | -- |
| 2009 | $810 +9.5% | -- |
| 2008 | $740 -2.6% | -- |
| 2007 | $760 | -- |
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Neighborhood: 51012
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Cherokee
- Middle: Cherokee
- High: Cherokee
Source: Northwest Iowa Regional BOR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.






