Skip main navigation
Sold for $85,000
  • Zillow Home logoZestimate®
    $85,000

    1009 Rock Island Ave, Cherokee, IA 51012

    3beds
    1baths
    1,084sqft
    Single Family Residence, Residential
    Built in 1961
    7,840 Square Feet Lot
    $85,000 Zestimate®
    $78/sqft
    $1,193 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $85,000

    Estimated sales range

    Not available

    $1,193/mo

    Zestimate® history
    Loading
    Loading...

    Owner options

    List your home for rent

    $1,193/mo

    Rent Zestimate®

    Find your next renter with Zillow Rental Manager. Plus, with online applications, you can quickly screen prospective tenants – for free.

    Learn more

    $1,193/mo

    Rent Zestimate®

    Refinance and save

    $436/mo

    Est. payment

    Refinancing to a lower rate could help reduce your monthly payments and save thousands over the life of the loan.

    See today's rates

    $436/mo

    Est. payment

    Explore your selling options

    Work with a Zillow partner agent

    Leverage their expertise and Zillow's premium Showcase listings to get your home seen by more buyers.

    Get started

    List with your own agent

    Get your home in front of millions of buyers by listing it on Zillow.

    Learn how to do it

    Sell it yourself

    Take full control of how buyers see your home on Zillow by listing For Sale by Owner (FSBO).

    List your home

    What's special

    Fresh modern feel throughoutUpdated bathroomBeautiful newer kitchenNewer kitchen appliances included
    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!!

    Zillow last checked:

    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Rusty W Rasmus 712-261-1965,

    Rasmus Realty & Auction

    Bought with:

    Rusty W Rasmus, S44870

    Rasmus Realty & Auction

    Source: Northwest Iowa Regional BOR,MLS#: 833867MLS Logo

    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: $78/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $115,480
    • Annual tax amount: $1,560
    • Price range: $85K - $85K
    • Date on market: 7/18/2026
    • Inclusions: Kitchen Appliances, Washer, Dryer, and storage shed are included.

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    10/2/2026Sold$85,000-19%$78/sqft
    Source: Northwest Iowa Regional BOR #833867 Report a problem
    8/22/2026Pending sale$105,000$97/sqft
    Source: Northwest Iowa Regional BOR #833867 Report a problem
    8/18/2026Price change$105,000-8.7%$97/sqft
    Source: Northwest Iowa Regional BOR #833867 Report a problem
    8/12/2026Price change$115,000-3.4%$106/sqft
    Source: Northwest Iowa Regional BOR #833867 Report a problem
    7/28/2026Price change$119,000-4.8%$110/sqft
    Source: Northwest Iowa Regional BOR #833867 Report a problem
    7/18/2026Listed for sale$125,000+60.3%$115/sqft
    Source: Northwest Iowa Regional BOR #833867 Report a problem
    8/13/2018Sold$78,000$72/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax 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 --
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 51012

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    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.

    Get pre-qualified for a loan
    At Zillow Home Loans, we can pre-qualify you in as little as 5 minutes with no impact to your credit score.

    An equal housing lender. NMLS #10287.