Occasionally you may be lucky enough to find a Lakehome that checks all the boxes: Convenient Lake Location, Stop and Look Curb Appeal, Very functional floorplan, Large Windows for Superior Lake viewing, Easy Approach to the Lake and 3 seperate Covered Decks and Firepit for unsurpassed Outdoor Living. This 5 Bedroom (one Non-Conforming), 4 Bath Big Spirit Cottage Ranch Style Lakehome CHECKS all the boxes. The Bright Spacious Kitchen, with Center Island, Eating Bar, Dining area, and Island fireplace is surrounded by tall Transom style windows so you can witness Sunrises and Colorful Sunsets. You can see quality Craftsmanship in the Great Room with Large Beams, Tasteful Column treatments accented with Hardwood Flooring. A Four Season Sunroom with Sweeping North to Southt views of the Big Lake invites you to relax with your favorite book. The 2185 Sq. Ft. main floor is compeleted with a Guest Bedroom, main floor Laundry, Main Bath and a Welcoming Master Suite with its own private deck, Enormous Walk-in Closet and Luxury Bath. Travel down the Hardwood staircase into a 37 ft. long Family Room featuring Wet Bar, Dining/Game table area and full width Entertainment Center. The Lower Level Walkout is completed with a Media Room, 2 Bathrooms, Storage Room, 5th Non-Conforming Bedroom and 2 Bright & Cheerful Bedrooms facing the Lake. Enter your Lakeside Retreat on your Upper Deck or Lower Patio and take a short walk to the Low Approach 77 ft. of Shoreline with 2 accesses to the Lake; one to Dock and a small Stairway to the Shoreline for swimming. This wonderful location is within walking or bicycling distance to the Spillway Drive In, Ainsworth-Orleans Beach and the Bicycle Trail System. Visit this charming property, you will be impressed and will want to Make it Your Own!!
Sold for $1,474,000
$1,474,000
13685 253rd Ave, Orleans, IA 51360
5beds
4,370sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2008
0.3 Acres Lot
$1,513,800 Zestimate®
$337/sqft
$3,389 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,513,800
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Island fireplaceFour season sunroomFull width entertainment centerTasteful column treatmentsMain floor laundryHardwood flooringBright spacious kitchen
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Listed by:
Keith Diekevers PRIM:712-320-5020,
Hinn Real Estate
Bought with:
Brad Sanderson, B41901
EXIT Realty Midwest
Source: Iowa Great Lakes BOR,MLS#: 250390
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Description: Carpet
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 16.9 x 14.6
Bedroom 2
- Description: Carpet - Northwest Bedroom
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 17.9 x 11.7
Bedroom 3
- Description: Carpet - Suthwest Bedroom
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 17.9 x 12
Bedroom 4
- Description: Non-Conforming Bedroom. Painted Floor
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 12 x 9.6
Primary bathroom
- Description: Tile
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 13.4 x 9.1
Bathroom
- Description: Tile
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 12 x 7
Bathroom 3
- Description: Tile
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 12 x 5.8
Bathroom 4
- Description: Half Bath
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 6 x 5.2
Other
- Description: Master Closet - Carpet
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 13.4 x 5.7
Dining room
- Description: Wood
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 13.1 x 12
Family room
- Description: Tile/Carpet - Dining Bar
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 37.8 x 15.5
Great room
- Description: Wood
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 15.8 x 25
Kitchen
- Description: Tile
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 17.11 x 13.1
Laundry
- Description: Tile
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 7.11 x 4.1
Office
- Description: Carpet
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 16.9 x 12.5
Other
- Description: Theater Room - Carpet
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 20.9 x 12
Storage
- Description: Furnace - Finished Storage - Concrete
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 26.1 x 13.2
Other
- Description: Wood
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 18.9 x 12
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Range/Stove, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Finished,Sump Pump,Walk-Out Access,Concrete,Full,Walkout
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,370
- Total interior livable area: 4,370 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,185
- Finished area below ground: 2,185
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Concrete, Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio, Porch
- Exterior features: Dock, In-Grnd Sprklr Sys, Watering System
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Bath
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: Waterfront, Lake
- Body of water: Big Spirit Lake
Lot
- Size: 0.3 Acres
- Dimensions: 77.8 x 168 ft. appro x .
- Features: Accessible Shoreline, Level, Low Bank, Paved, Wooded
Details
- Foundation area: 2185
- Parcel number: 0030327302002
- Other equipment: Air to Air Exchange, Sump Pump, Irrigation Equipment
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Cement Siding, Stone, Frame/Wood, Poured Concrete, Stick Built
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2008
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Underground Utilities, Natural Gas Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: IA
Location
- Region: Orleans
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $337/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,284,400
- Annual tax amount: $9,023
- Date on market: 4/14/2025
- Listing terms: Cash
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/15/2025 | Sold | $1,474,000$337/sqft |
Source:  Iowa Great Lakes BOR #250390 Report a problem | ||
| 4/17/2025 | Pending sale | $1,474,000$337/sqft |
Source: Iowa Great Lakes BOR #250390 Report a problem | ||
| 4/15/2025 | Contingent | $1,474,000$337/sqft |
Source: Iowa Great Lakes BOR #250390 Report a problem | ||
| 4/14/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,474,000+321.1%$337/sqft |
Source: Iowa Great Lakes BOR #250390 Report a problem | ||
| 7/5/2013 | Sold | $350,000$80/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,652 -3.1% | $1,284,400 +23.6% |
| 2024 | $8,932 +7.7% | $1,039,300 |
| 2023 | $8,296 +5.6% | $1,039,300 +28.5% |
| 2022 | $7,858 +2.8% | $808,600 |
| 2021 | $7,644 +1% | $808,600 +8.4% |
| 2020 | $7,567 +1.5% | $745,700 |
| 2019 | $7,454 +2.7% | $745,700 +4.3% |
| 2018 | $7,256 +0.4% | $714,800 |
| 2017 | $7,228 +0.9% | $714,800 +4.8% |
| 2016 | $7,164 +6.1% | $682,200 |
| 2015 | $6,752 +3.3% | $682,200 +7.8% |
| 2014 | $6,534 +4.5% | $632,600 |
| 2013 | $6,250 +72.1% | $632,600 |
| 2007 | $3,632 | -- |
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Neighborhood: 51360
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GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Spirit Lake Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 2.5 mi
- 5/10Spirit Lake Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 2.5 mi
- 7/10Spirit Lake High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.5 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.
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