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    • $68,000

    1603 Gowrie St, Ruthven, IA 51358

    4beds
    1,252sqft
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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!
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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Shelly Lohman PRIM:712-260-8665,

    EXIT Realty Midwest- Spencer/Emmetsburg

    Source: Iowa Great Lakes BOR,MLS#: 260554MLS Logo

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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

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        Estimated sales range

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        Price history

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

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax 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 --

        Find assessor info on the county website

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          Climate risks

          Neighborhood: 51358

          Getting around

          31 / 100
          Car-Dependent
          34 / 100
          Somewhat Bikeable

          Nearby schools

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          • 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.

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