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Sold for $270,000
  • $270,000

    12197 211th Ave, Van Wert, IA 50262

    3beds
    1,176sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1976
    8 Acres Lot
    $269,000 Zestimate®
    $230/sqft
    $1,115 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $269,000

    Estimated sales range

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    $1,115/mo

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    What's special

    Ranch-style homeTwo-bay shopUnfinished basementPractical floor planOpen yard spaceBeautiful acreageMature shade trees
    Commuter’s Special – Perfect Small Acreage with Shop! Only minutes from town, this 1,176 sq. ft. ranch-style home sits on beautiful acreage with easy access to I-35 at the Van Wert exit. Inside you’ll find a practical floor plan with 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, and a full 1,176 sq. ft. unfinished basement offering endless possibilities for additional living space, storage, or a recreation area. The property features: Attached 2-car garage for everyday convenience 30’ x 34’ two-bay shop – perfect for hobbies, equipment, or a small business Additional storage shed for yard and garden tools or livestock for a hobby farm. Mature shade trees and open yard space with plenty of room to enjoy the outdoors This acreage provides easy access to Osceola, Leon, and West Des Moines, making it ideal for commuters who want peaceful rural living without sacrificing convenience. Whether you’re looking for your forever home or a property with room to grow, this one checks all the boxes. Contact Heath Martin to schedule your personal tour of this great property.

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    Listed by:

    Heath Martin 913-674-8010,

    Midwest Land Group LLC

    Bought with:

    Laura Mullin

    RE/MAX Revolution

    Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 724078MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    • Main level bedrooms: 3
    Heating
    • Baseboard, Electric
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Features
    • Basement: Unfinished
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,176
    • Total interior livable area: 1,176 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 1
    • Parking features: Attached, Garage, One Car Garage
    • Attached garage spaces: 1
    Features
    • Stories: 1
    Lot
    • Size: 8 Acres
    Details
    • Parcel number: 034+0213100001
    • Zoning: Res

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Ranch
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Brick, Vinyl Siding
    • Roof: Metal
    Condition
    • Year built: 1976

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Septic Tank
    • Water: Rural

    Community & HOA

    HOA
    • Has HOA: No
    Location
    • Region: Van Wert

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $230/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $205,670
    • Annual tax amount: $2,520
    • Date on market: 8/10/2025
    • Cumulative days on market: 288 days
    • Listing terms: See Remarks
    • Road surface type: Gravel

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    7/22/2026Sold$270,000-7.2%$230/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #724078 Report a problem
    6/14/2026Pending sale$291,000$247/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #724078 Report a problem
    2/10/2026Price change$291,000-6.1%$247/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #724078 Report a problem
    11/21/2025Price change$310,000-3.1%$264/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #724078 Report a problem
    10/31/2025Listed for sale$319,900$272/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #724078 Report a problem
    10/27/2025Pending sale$319,900$272/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #724078 Report a problem
    8/26/2025Price change$319,900-1.5%$272/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #724078 Report a problem
    8/12/2025Listed for sale$324,900+153.8%$276/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #724078 Report a problem
    5/5/2017Sold$128,000-5.2%$109/sqft
    Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #5413055 Report a problem
    3/2/2017Pending sale$135,000$115/sqft
    Source: Saylor Realty #20152774 Report a problem
    2/22/2017Listed for sale$135,000$115/sqft
    Source: Saylor Realty #20152774 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$2,520 -4.1%$205,670 +21%
    2024$2,628 +25.9%$170,030
    2023$2,088 +15.9%$170,030 +46%
    2022$1,802 -6.9%$116,490 +11.8%
    2021$1,936 -0.3%$104,226
    2020$1,942 +2%$104,226
    2019$1,904 +1.7%$104,226 +8%
    2018$1,872 $96,548 +14%
    2017$1,872 +12%$84,691
    2016$1,672 -52.3%$84,691
    2015$3,506 +121.1%$84,691
    2014$1,586 $84,691
    2013$1,586 +13%--
    2012$1,404 -8.4%--
    2011$1,532 +18.4%--
    2010$1,294 +10.2%--
    2009$1,174 +5.8%--
    2008$1,110 -0.7%--
    2007$1,118 --
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 50262

    Nearby schools

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    • District: Outside School District

    Source: DMMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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