Solid Home, Nice Price! Set on a generous corner lot with mature tree coverage, the structure itself offers a strong foundation for someone ready to restore and reimagine a piece of local history. Original hardwood floors, tall ceilings, and classic window trim hint at the character waiting to be brought back to life. The layout offers flexibility and function, including five bedrooms total, with four upstairs and one conveniently located on the main floor, along with a full main-floor bath. A dedicated laundry and mudroom entry adds everyday practicality, while the room sizes and flow provide plenty of options for future updates, work-from-home space, or multi-generational living. Located in Ruthven, Iowa, this property is just minutes from Lost Island Lake, making it a great fit for those who love lake life, boating, fishing, and small-town living. Its position between Spencer and Emmetsburg offers accessible commuting options while still enjoying a quieter pace of life. This home is being offered as a fixer-upper and will appeal to buyers who appreciate history, vision, and the opportunity to restore rather than replace. With its solid bones, desirable location, and timeless charm, this is a rare chance to preserve a piece of the past while shaping its next chapter.
For sale
$58,000
1205 Scott St, Ruthven, IA 51358
5beds
1,664sqft
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Get pre-qualifiedN/A
Single Family Residence
Built in 1880
0.27 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$35/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Original hardwood floorsClassic window trimFull main-floor bathMature tree coverageFive bedrooms totalTall ceilingsGenerous corner lot
- 200 days |
- 211 |
- 9 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Kelly Bierl PRIM:712-260-5711,
Hometown Realty
Source: Iowa Great Lakes BOR,MLS#: 251618
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1
- Level: Main
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 5
- Level: Upper
Bathroom 1
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Description: Mudroom
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level, Washer/Dryer Hkups
Features
- Main Floor Bedrooms, Natural Woodwork
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Unfinished,Rock,Partial
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,664
- Total interior livable area: 1,664 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,664
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 0.27 Acres
- Dimensions: 88 x 132
- Features: Corner Lot, Paved, Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 680001019010
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding, Frame/Wood
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Fixer
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1880
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: IA
Location
- Region: Ruthven
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $35/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $70,400
- Annual tax amount: $997
- Date on market: 1/14/2026
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/23/2026 | Price change | $58,000-4.9%$35/sqft |
Source:  Iowa Great Lakes BOR #251618 Report a problem | ||
| 1/14/2026 | Listed for sale | $61,000-28.2%$37/sqft |
Source: Iowa Great Lakes BOR #251618 Report a problem | ||
| 12/10/2025 | Listing removed | $84,900$51/sqft |
Source: Iowa Great Lakes BOR #251246 Report a problem | ||
| 9/25/2025 | Listed for sale | $84,900$51/sqft |
Source: Iowa Great Lakes BOR #251246 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $997 +4.3% | $70,400 +15.6% |
| 2024 | $956 -10.6% | $60,880 |
| 2023 | $1,069 +1.9% | $60,880 +9.3% |
| 2022 | $1,049 +24.9% | $55,710 |
| 2021 | $840 | $55,710 +20.2% |
| 2020 | -- | $46,330 |
| 2019 | -- | $46,330 -7.5% |
| 2018 | -- | $50,060 +14.5% |
| 2017 | -- | $43,710 |
| 2016 | -- | $43,710 +18.5% |
| 2015 | -- | $36,880 |
| 2014 | -- | $36,880 |
| 2013 | -- | -- |
| 2012 | -- | -- |
| 2011 | $52 +2500% | -- |
| 2010 | $2 | -- |
| 2009 | -- | -- |
| 2008 | -- | -- |
| 2007 | -- | -- |
| 2005 | -- | -- |
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Neighborhood: 51358
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 1/10Ruthven-Ayrshire Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.3 mi
- 4/10Ruthven-Ayrshire High SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 0.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Ruthven-Ayrshire
Source: Iowa Great Lakes BOR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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