For sale

$222,500

1027 1st Ave SE, Le Mars, IA 51031

3beds

2baths

1,946sqft

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Single Family Residence, Residential

Built in 1910

7,405 Square Feet Lot

$214,700 Zestimate^®

$114/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Original hardwood floorsMain floor laundryTall ceilingsThree bedroomsFenced backyardDeck off the kitchen

This charming home has a lot of character and some great updates throughout. Inside, you’ll find original hardwood floors, tall ceilings, spacious living and dining areas, and a kitchen with plenty of cabinet and counter space. The layout offers three bedrooms, one and a half bathrooms, main floor laundry, and a finished lower level that gives you extra room for a second living space, office, workout area, or playroom. The home has had many recent touch ups, giving it a fresh and cared for feel. Big updates include a new furnace and central AC, which is a major bonus for the next owner. Outside, you’ll enjoy a fenced backyard, a deck off the kitchen, and an oversized garage with plenty of room for parking, storage, or a workspace. If you’re looking for a home with character, usable space, and important updates already handled, this one is definitely worth checking out.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Main level bathrooms: 2
Main level bedrooms: 3

Rooms

Room types: Kitchen, Dining, Living, Master, 3/4 Bath, Bedroom, Other, Laundry, Family

Heating

Forced Air

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Water Softener: Owned
Laundry: Main Level

Features

Basement: Full,Partially Finished

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,946
Total interior livable area: 1,946 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,296
Finished area below ground: 650

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Attached, Concrete
Attached garage spaces: 2

Lot

Size: 7,405 Square Feet

Details

Parcel number: 1216382012

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Ranch
Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential

Materials

Stucco
Roof: Shingle

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1910

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: City

Community & HOA

Location

Region: Le Mars

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $114/sqft
Tax assessed value: $239,540
Annual tax amount: $2,924
Price range: $222.5K - $222.5K
Date on market: 7/1/2026
Inclusions: Cameras, Stove, Dishwasher, Fridge
Exclusions: Microwave, washer, dryer

Estimated market value

$214,700

$204,000 - $225,000

$1,863/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
7/1/2026	Listed for sale	$222,500+9.6%$114/sqft
Source: Northwest Iowa Regional BOR #833607 Report a problem
4/7/2025	Sold	$203,000-2.4%$104/sqft
Source: Northwest Iowa Regional BOR #827405 Report a problem
3/5/2025	Pending sale	$208,000$107/sqft
Source: Northwest Iowa Regional BOR #827405 Report a problem
2/26/2025	Price change	$208,000-3.3%$107/sqft
Source: Northwest Iowa Regional BOR #827405 Report a problem
2/6/2025	Price change	$215,000-2.3%$110/sqft
Source: Northwest Iowa Regional BOR #827405 Report a problem
1/20/2025	Listed for sale	$220,000+20.5%$113/sqft
Source: Northwest Iowa Regional BOR #827405 Report a problem
11/30/2020	Sold	$182,500$94/sqft
Source: Northwest Iowa Regional BOR #809852 Report a problem
9/10/2020	Pending sale	$182,500$94/sqft
Source: Century 21 ProLink - Le Mars #809852 Report a problem
7/7/2020	Listed for sale	$182,500+50.8%$94/sqft
Source: Century 21 ProLink - Le Mars #809852 Report a problem
10/8/2008	Sold	$121,000$62/sqft
Source: Northwest Iowa Regional BOR #42012742 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$2,924 +7.9%	$239,540 +11.5%
2024	$2,710 +7.1%	$214,770 +1.3%
2023	$2,530 +1%	$211,990 +23.9%
2022	$2,506 +19%	$171,040
2021	$2,106 +1.8%	$171,040 +17.6%
2020	$2,068 +3.6%	$145,470
2019	$1,996 -2.9%	$145,470 +8.1%
2018	$2,056	$134,610 +2.2%
2017	$2,056 -2%	$131,760
2016	$2,098 +10.1%	$131,760 +9.7%
2015	$1,906	$120,130
2014	$1,906 +6%	--
2013	$1,798 -2.8%	--
2012	$1,850 +1.6%	--
2011	$1,820 +3.3%	--
2010	$1,762 +4.8%	--
2009	$1,682 +5.9%	--
2008	$1,588 +2.2%	--
2007	$1,554 +18.1%	--
2005	$1,316	--

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Principal & interest
$1,547
Mortgage insurance
$0
Property taxes
$170
Home insurance
$105
HOA fees
$0
Utilities
Not included

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Climate risks

Neighborhood: 51031

Getting around

34 / 100

Car-Dependent

28 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Nearby schools

GreatSchools rating

6/10
Kluckhohn Elementary School
Grades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
8/10
Le Mars Middle School
Grades: 6-8Distance: 0.3 mi
7/10
Le Mars High School
Grades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 mi

Schools provided by the listing agent

Elementary: LeMars
Middle: LeMars
High: LeMars

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.