Rare opportunity to own a walk-out lot on the East shore of Big Spirit Lake in the heart of the Iowa Great Lakes! This buildable lakefront property features a gently sloping grade, ideal for a walk-out lower level, and offers expansive west-facing views for some of the most stunning sunsets on the lake. Enjoy 53 feet of shoreline with seawall, and peaceful surroundings with easy access to nearby amenities, and recreation. Dock is included as well! Whether you're ready to build your dream home or looking to invest in premium lakefront real estate, this lot checks all the boxes.
Sold for $502,500
$502,500
13525 253rd Ave, Orleans, IA 51360
--beds
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7,840Square Feet
Residential
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7,840 Square Feet Lot
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$1,459 Estimated rent
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Listed by:
Brad Sanderson PRIM:712-336-3405,
EXIT Realty Midwest
Bought with:
Seth Hellinga, B61299
Real Estate Unlimited
Source: Iowa Great Lakes BOR,MLS#: 251014
Facts & features
Property
Features
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: Waterfront, Lake
- Body of water: Big Spirit Lake
- Frontage length: Waterfront Frontage: 53
Lot
- Size: 7,840 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 33 x 178 x 178
Details
- Additional structures: None
- Parcel number: 0327301003
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: IA
Location
- Region: Orleans
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $451,600
- Annual tax amount: $2,892
- Date on market: 8/6/2025
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/11/2025 | Sold | $502,500-11.1% |
Source:  Iowa Great Lakes BOR #251014 Report a problem | ||
| 8/6/2025 | Listed for sale | $565,000+85.6% |
Source: Iowa Great Lakes BOR #251014 Report a problem | ||
| 5/30/2019 | Sold | $304,500-7.4% |
Source: EXIT Realty solds #684382042393112848 Report a problem | ||
| 4/5/2019 | Pending sale | $329,000 |
Source: EXIT Realty Midwest #18-1280 Report a problem | ||
| 8/13/2018 | Listed for sale | $329,000 |
Source: EXIT Realty Midwest #18-1280 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,892 -26.6% | $451,600 +32.4% |
| 2024 | $3,938 +6.1% | $341,200 -24.2% |
| 2023 | $3,710 +5.6% | $449,900 +26.4% |
| 2022 | $3,514 -1.3% | $356,000 |
| 2021 | $3,560 +2.2% | $356,000 +4.2% |
| 2020 | $3,484 -0.5% | $341,800 |
| 2019 | $3,502 +2.8% | $341,800 +2.2% |
| 2018 | $3,406 -0.9% | $334,300 |
| 2017 | $3,438 +0.9% | $334,300 +4.9% |
| 2016 | $3,406 +6% | $318,700 |
| 2015 | $3,212 -0.2% | $318,700 +4.2% |
| 2014 | $3,220 +4.5% | $305,800 |
| 2013 | $3,082 +26.3% | $305,800 |
| 2007 | $2,440 | -- |
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Neighborhood: 51360
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Spirit Lake Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 2.6 mi
- 5/10Spirit Lake Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 2.7 mi
- 7/10Spirit Lake High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Spirit Lake
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.
- Iowa
- Dickinson County
- Orleans
- 51360
- 13525 253rd Ave
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