Pending

$68,000

1603 Gowrie St, Ruthven, IA 51358

4beds

1,252sqft

$512/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1890

7,405 Square Feet Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$54/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Mature treesSpacious lot

Opportunity is knocking! This 4-bedroom, 1-bath home sits on a spacious lot just minutes from the school and Lost Island Lake and offers plenty of potential for the next owner. With a little TLC and vision, this property could be transformed into a great home, weekend getaway, or investment opportunity. Features include a 1-stall attached garage, mature trees, and a large yard with plenty of room to enjoy the outdoors. If you're looking for an affordable property with room to build equity, this one is worth a look!

61 days

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1

Bathroom

Features: Main Floor Full Bath

Dining room

Features: Combine Living Room

Heating

Forced Air

Cooling

Window Unit(s)

Appliances

Included: Disposal, Refrigerator, Electric Water Heater, Water Softener Owned
Laundry: Main Level

Features

Ceiling Fan(s)
Basement: Unfinished,Block,Rock,Partial

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,252
Total interior livable area: 1,252 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,252
Finished area below ground: 0

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 1
Parking features: Attached
Attached garage spaces: 1

Features

Levels: One and One Half
Stories: 1.5

Lot

Size: 7,405 Square Feet
Dimensions: 66.00 x 112.00

Details

Parcel number: 680002034050

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Vinyl Siding, Stick Built
Roof: Asphalt

Condition

Year built: 1890

Utilities & green energy

Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities for property: Natural Gas Connected

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: IA

Location

Region: Ruthven

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $54/sqft
Tax assessed value: $48,620
Annual tax amount: $90
Date on market: 6/3/2026
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,Rural Development

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

Price history

Date	Event	Price
7/21/2026	Pending sale	$68,000$54/sqft
Source: Iowa Great Lakes BOR #260554 Report a problem
6/24/2026	Listed for sale	$68,000$54/sqft
Source: Iowa Great Lakes BOR #260554 Report a problem
6/23/2026	Contingent	$68,000$54/sqft
Source: Iowa Great Lakes BOR #260554 Report a problem
6/3/2026	Listed for sale	$68,000+126.7%$54/sqft
Source: Iowa Great Lakes BOR #260554 Report a problem
7/19/1995	Sold	$30,000$24/sqft
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$527 +4.3%	$48,620 +51.1%
2024	$505 -11.3%	$32,170
2023	$569 +1.9%	$32,170 +8.4%
2022	$559 +23.3%	$29,670
2021	$453 +50%	$29,670 +18.7%
2020	$302 -15.6%	$24,990
2019	$358 +2.9%	$24,990 -11.9%
2018	$348	$28,370 +13.6%
2017	$348 +10.8%	$24,970
2016	$314	$24,970 +28.8%
2015	$314 +42.7%	$19,380
2014	$220 -29.9%	$19,380
2013	$314 -3.7%	--
2012	$326 -33.5%	--
2011	$490 +6.1%	--
2010	$462 +17.3%	--
2009	$394 +6.5%	--
2008	$370 +42.3%	--
2007	$260 +5.7%	--
2005	$246	--

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Principal & interest
$1,547
Mortgage insurance
$0
Property taxes
$170
Home insurance
$105
HOA fees
$0
Utilities
Not included

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Climate risks

Neighborhood: 51358

Getting around

31 / 100

Car-Dependent

34 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Nearby schools

GreatSchools rating

1/10
Ruthven-Ayrshire Elementary School
Grades: PK-6Distance: 0.1 mi
4/10
Ruthven-Ayrshire High School
Grades: 7-12Distance: 0.1 mi

Schools provided by the listing agent

District: Ruthven-Ayrshire

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.