Welcome to this beautifully updated 2-story family home, offering countless recent improvements both inside and out. From fresh paint and new siding to updated flooring throughout, this home has been thoughtfully renovated from top to bottom. Situated on a spacious 132' x 132' lot, the property also features an impressive 22' x 36' garage, providing plenty of room for vehicles, storage, or hobbies. The main floor offers a spacious living room, formal dining room, well-appointed kitchen, designated laundry room, convenient mudroom, and a 3/4 bathroom. Upstairs, you’ll find three comfortable bedrooms and a full bathroom. An additional opportunity exists to purchase the adjoining 132' x 132' back lot, which includes a 3-car garage—perfect for extra space, storage, or future possibilities. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to own a move-in-ready home with generous space and modern updates.
Sold for $215,000
$215,000
1608 12th St, Emmetsburg, IA 50536
3beds
1,802sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
0.4 Acres Lot
$217,600 Zestimate®
$119/sqft
$1,287 Estimated rent
Home value
$217,600
Estimated sales range
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Formal dining roomFresh paintUpdated flooring throughoutConvenient mudroomNew sidingWell-appointed kitchenDesignated laundry room
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Listed by:
Jayden Johnson PRIM:712-480-0397,
Johnson Realty
Bought with:
Dana Reinders, S66663
EXIT Realty Midwest- Spencer/Emmetsburg
Source: Iowa Great Lakes BOR,MLS#: 251649
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Bathroom
- Features: Main Floor 3/4 Bath, Upper Level Bath
Dining room
- Features: Formal
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range/Stove, Refrigerator, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Basement: Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,802
- Total interior livable area: 1,802 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,802
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 0.4 Acres
- Dimensions: 132' x 132'
Details
- Additional structures: Second Garage
- Additional parcels included: 603015072050
- Parcel number: 603015072080
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Steel Siding, Vinyl Siding, Stick Built
- Roof: Asphalt,Metal
Condition
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: IA
Location
- Region: Emmetsburg
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $119/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $104,300
- Annual tax amount: $852
- Date on market: 1/23/2026
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/27/2026 | Sold | $215,000+30.4%$119/sqft |
Source:  Iowa Great Lakes BOR #251649 Report a problem | ||
| 2/17/2026 | Pending sale | $164,900$92/sqft |
Source: Iowa Great Lakes BOR #251649 Report a problem | ||
| 2/11/2026 | Contingent | $164,900$92/sqft |
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| 1/23/2026 | Listed for sale | $164,900$92/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $604 +1% | $104,300 +187.6% |
| 2024 | $598 +0.5% | $36,270 |
| 2023 | $595 +1% | $36,270 +21% |
| 2022 | $589 -1.9% | $29,980 |
| 2021 | $601 -37.6% | $29,980 +1.3% |
| 2020 | $962 -11.3% | $29,590 |
| 2019 | $1,084 -0.2% | $29,590 -14.9% |
| 2018 | $1,086 +53.4% | $34,770 -0.5% |
| 2017 | $708 +1.7% | $34,960 |
| 2016 | $696 | $34,960 +27.8% |
| 2015 | $696 +23.4% | $27,360 |
| 2014 | $564 | $27,360 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 50536
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10West Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 0.7 mi
- 7/10Emmetsburg Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 1.3 mi
- 5/10Emmetsburg High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Emmetsburg
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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