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  • $49,000

    1527 Dayton St, Ellsworth, IA 50075

    2beds
    1,896sqft
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    Single Family Residence, Residential
    Built in 1910
    6,969 Square Feet Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $26/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Central airMain-floor laundryFamily roomForced air heating
    Investor Special - Full Renovation Opportunity! Opportunity knocks with this 1.5-story home in Ellsworth offering 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,896 sq ft of above-ground living space. Situated on a 50x138 lot, this property includes an attached 1-car garage and a functional layout with main-level living spaces and upper-level bedrooms. This home is ready for a full transformation and is ideal for investors, flippers, or buyers looking to build equity through renovation. Portions of the interior have already been taken down to the studs, with updates in progress including framing, drywall, and some mechanical components--providing a strong starting point for your vision. The layout offers flexibility with a living room, family room, kitchen, 3/4 bath, and main-floor laundry on the main level, plus two bedrooms, a full bath, and a den/office upstairs. Utilities include forced air heating, central air, public water and sewer, and a gas water heater--all already in place. Located within the South Hamilton School District, this property offers small-town living with opportunity to add value. Sold AS-IS. Bring your contractor and ideas--this project offers strong upside potential. Contract sale/seller financing possible, contact LA
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    Listed by:

    Van Winkle Real Estate Team 515-276-2872,

    RE/MAX Concepts-Ames,

    Jake Gaul 515-276-2872,

    RE/MAX Concepts-Ames

    Source: CIBR,MLS#: 69985MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 2
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 1
      • 3/4 bathrooms: 1
      Bedroom
      • Level: Upper
      Bedroom 2
      • Level: Upper
      Other
      • Level: Main
      Full bathroom
      • Level: Upper
      Den
      • Level: Upper
      Kitchen
      • Level: Main
      Laundry
      • Level: Main
      Living room
      • Level: Main
      Heating
      • Forced Air
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Features
      • Basement: None
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,896
      • Total interior livable area: 1,896 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 1,152

      Property

      Parking
      • Parking features: Garage
      • Has garage: Yes
      Lot
      • Size: 6,969 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 50 x 138
      Details
      • Parcel number: 40872330358021
      • Zoning: Residential
      • Special conditions: Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
      Materials
      • Foundation: Block
      Condition
      • Year built: 1910

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public

      Community & HOA

      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Ellsworth

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $26/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $72,670
      • Annual tax amount: $1,250
      • Date on market: 4/23/2026

        Estimated market value

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        Estimated sales range

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        $1,002/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        4/23/2026Listed for sale$49,000-1.8%$26/sqft
        Source: CIBR #69985 Report a problem
        1/5/2022Listing removed--
        Source: RE/MAX Central Report a problem
        10/18/2021Listed for sale$49,900-0.2%$26/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #639863 Report a problem
        1/12/2017Sold$50,000$26/sqft
        Source: CIBR #44506 Report a problem
        6/23/2016Price change$50,000-8.9%$26/sqft
        Source: CENTURY 21 SIGNATURE-Ames #44506 Report a problem
        4/19/2016Listed for sale$54,900+5.6%$29/sqft
        Source: CENTURY 21 SIGNATURE-Ames #44506 Report a problem
        8/1/2003Sold$52,000$27/sqft
        Source: CIBR #14608 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$1,250 +2.6%$72,670 -4%
        2024$1,218 +1.3%$75,730
        2023$1,202 +154.1%$75,730 +19.8%
        2022$473 -66.8%$63,200
        2021$1,426 +3.6%$63,200 -12.3%
        2020$1,376 +10.3%$72,070
        2019$1,248 $72,070 +16.4%
        2018$1,248 $61,940 +4.4%
        2017$1,248 +4.2%$59,330
        2016$1,198 $59,330 +6%
        2015$1,198 +13.4%$55,970
        2014$1,056 $55,970
        2013-- $55,970 -1.8%
        2012$1,002 +3.9%$57,000
        2007$964 +27.2%--
        2005$758 --
        Find assessor info on the county website

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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 50075

        Getting around

        25 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        33 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

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