The sellers have serious plans to make a move and have priced this property accordingly . Love that farmhouse vibe? Have some critters but don't want to be out in the country? Then this is the place for you . Creston City Council does require a request to have livestock on properties in town. Don't miss this energy efficient home featuring 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, spread across 1,152 square feet. With new carpeting and a newer HVAC system, comfort and peace of mind come standard. The property includes a open front shed & 3/4 closed shed sited on nearly 6 acres of land, complete with tensile fencing. Make your offer subject to City Council approval. This is an ideal opportunity for those seeking space, tranquility, and modern updates. Schedule your showing today! The sellers will not split the property but a buyer could. Sellers paying 3% buyer agent compensation. Sellers Agent offering a$1k bonus to buyers agent.
For sale
$265,000
1303 E Howard St, Creston, IA 50801
3beds
1,152sqft
Farm, Single Family Residence
Built in 1921
5.22 Acres Lot
$252,300 Zestimate®
$230/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Modern updatesNew carpetingOpen front shedNewer hvac systemTensile fencingEnergy efficient home
- 152 days |
- 207 |
- 7 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Ruth Bolinger 641-782-4935,
The Real Estate Store
Source: My State MLS,MLS#: 11677343
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Kitchen
- Features: Pass-Through, Laminate Counters
Basement
- Area: 576
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Oven
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
- Basement: Full,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,728
- Total interior livable area: 1,152 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,152
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 5.22 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 24010 CRESTON CORP, 0.000000000.0000
- Lease amount: $0
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Farm / Farmhouse
- Property subtype: Farm, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1921
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Amps(100)
- Sewer: Municipal
- Water: Municipal
- Utilities for property: Naturl Gas Available
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Creston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $230/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $113,180
- Annual tax amount: $2,955
- Date on market: 3/21/2026
- Date available: 03/19/2026
Estimated market value
$252,300
$240,000 - $265,000
$1,116/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/17/2026 | Price change | $265,000-1.1%$230/sqft |
Source: My State MLS #11677343 Report a problem | ||
| 3/21/2026 | Listed for sale | $268,000-9.2%$233/sqft |
Source: My State MLS #11677343 Report a problem | ||
| 10/10/2025 | Listing removed | $295,000$256/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #720297 Report a problem | ||
| 9/2/2025 | Price change | $295,000-4.8%$256/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #720297 Report a problem | ||
| 6/13/2025 | Listed for sale | $310,000+40.9%$269/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #720297 Report a problem | ||
| 10/27/2021 | Sold | $220,000-3.1%$191/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #635165 Report a problem | ||
| 9/8/2021 | Pending sale | $227,000$197/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #635165 Report a problem | ||
| 8/7/2021 | Price change | $227,000+74.6%$197/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #635165 Report a problem | ||
| 5/7/2021 | Listed for sale | $130,000-14.5%$113/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #628709 Report a problem | ||
| 8/30/2019 | Sold | $152,000-10.1%$132/sqft |
Source:  NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #5416191 Report a problem | ||
| 4/12/2019 | Price change | $169,000-6.1%$147/sqft |
Source: Creston Realty #20156612 Report a problem | ||
| 1/3/2019 | Price change | $179,900-9.6%$156/sqft |
Source: Creston Realty #20156612 Report a problem | ||
| 11/2/2018 | Listed for sale | $199,000+512.3%$173/sqft |
Source: Creston Realty #20156612 Report a problem | ||
| 11/4/2005 | Sold | $32,500-56.7%$28/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 8/31/2005 | Sold | $75,000$65/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,686 -4% | $113,180 +12.4% |
| 2024 | $1,756 -25.8% | $100,730 -1.3% |
| 2023 | $2,368 +1% | $102,080 -4.6% |
| 2022 | $2,344 +0.3% | $106,980 |
| 2021 | $2,336 +41% | $106,980 +5.4% |
| 2020 | $1,657 -1.9% | $101,480 +51.8% |
| 2019 | $1,689 +1.2% | $66,860 |
| 2018 | $1,668 +19% | $66,860 |
| 2017 | $1,402 -4% | -- |
| 2016 | $1,460 +9.4% | $68,390 +9% |
| 2015 | $1,334 | $62,740 |
| 2014 | $1,334 +11.4% | $62,740 |
| 2013 | $1,198 | -- |
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Neighborhood: 50801
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NACreston Early Childhood CenterGrades: PK-KDistance: 1 mi
- 8/10Creston Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.8 mi
- 7/10Creston High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: 000000
Source: My State MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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