Contingent

$429,000

1503 Dove Ave, Lester, IA 51242

2beds

1,232sqft

$3,028/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1940

16.88 Acres Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$348/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Geothermal heating

This 16.88-acre property in Lester, IA, offers the perfect mix of country living and functionality. The 1,232 sq ft home features 2 bedrooms on the main floor along with a full bathroom that conveniently includes laundry. The main level also provides two spacious living rooms and an office, giving you plenty of room to spread out. The basement includes a family room, half bath, and two egress windows, creating the potential for additional bedrooms. An attached heated garage adds year-round convenience, while geothermal heating and central A/C keep the home efficient. Outside, you'll find three outbuildings ideal for storage, hobbies, or shop space, plus nearly 17 acres of open ground offering endless possibilities. With Lester City water, Lyon REC utilities, and a location near town, this acreage is ready to be enjoyed.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 1
1/2 bathrooms: 1

Basement

Area: 0

Heating

Geothermal

Cooling

Central

Features

Basement: Full,Partially Finished
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,232
Total interior livable area: 1,232 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,232

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Attached
Garage spaces: 2

Lot

Size: 16.88 Acres

Details

Additional structures: Shed(s), Barn(s), General Outbuilding
Parcel number: 100000100700000
Lease amount: $0

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Frame, Vinyl Siding
Roof: Asphalt

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1940

Utilities & green energy

Electric: Amps(0)

Community & HOA

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Lester

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $348/sqft
Tax assessed value: $217,080
Annual tax amount: $1,861
Date on market: 4/15/2026
Date available: 09/12/2025
Listing agreement: Exclusive

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

$1,234/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
7/29/2026	Contingent	$429,000$348/sqft
Source: My State MLS #11694244 Report a problem
4/15/2026	Listed for sale	$429,000-4.6%$348/sqft
Source: My State MLS #11573674 Report a problem
12/11/2025	Listing removed	$449,900$365/sqft
Source: My State MLS #11573674 Report a problem
10/17/2025	Price change	$449,900-6.1%$365/sqft
Source: My State MLS #11573674 Report a problem
9/12/2025	Listed for sale	$479,000$389/sqft
Source: My State MLS #11573674 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$1,684 +1.7%	$217,080 +14.8%
2024	$1,656 +12.8%	$189,030
2023	$1,468 +0.7%	$189,030 +34.3%
2022	$1,458 +8%	$140,780
2021	$1,350 -2.7%	$140,780 +11.9%
2020	$1,388 +14.3%	$125,770
2019	$1,214 +19.5%	$125,770 +7.7%
2018	$1,016 -14.2%	$116,825 +8.7%
2017	$1,184 +16.5%	$107,444
2016	$1,016 -1.7%	$107,444 -3.9%
2015	$1,034 +2.4%	$111,781
2014	$1,010 +10.5%	$111,781
2013	$914 -2.8%	--
2012	$940	--
2011	$940 -2.9%	--
2010	$968 +14.7%	--
2009	$844 +6%	--
2008	$796 -0.3%	--
2007	$798 +10.5%	--
2005	$722	--