Victorian Charm with Modern Day Convenience! Beautiful ornate woodwork and stained glass features are found throughout this two story home on a large fenced lot. Tall ceilings with wide natural wood trim, pocket doors to the formal dining room and optional French doors to the formal living room. Big kitchen with heated floors offers space for everyone to gather while the meal is prepared. Tiled floor room just off the attached double garage works perfectly as a 'drop zone' and is conveniently near laundry and a 3/4 bath. Upstairs is a large open room that can be used as a family room. Plus, a bathroom and more bedrooms with walk up access to the attic. Attic could be finished off for even more living area! Separate primary suite with private full bath, walk in closet, soaker tub, fireplace, and access to the deck that overlooks the back yard. Deep lot with country view. Just a few blocks from the public beach and parks, this home has it all!
Sold for $210,000
$210,000
1609 5th St, Emmetsburg, IA 50536
4beds
3,132sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1890
0.4 Acres Lot
$213,600 Zestimate®
$67/sqft
$1,833 Estimated rent
Home value
$213,600
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Ornate woodworkWide natural wood trimPocket doorsAttached double garageTall ceilingsStained glass featuresDrop zone
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Listed by:
Peggy Bergh-Kuker PRIM:712-330-1569,
Keller Williams Okoboji
Bought with:
Peggy Bergh-Kuker, S64429
Keller Williams Okoboji
Source: Iowa Great Lakes BOR,MLS#: 251088
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 2
Dining room
- Features: Formal
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Oven, Water Filtration Sys, Gas Water Heater, Water Softener Owned
- Laundry: Main Level, Washer/Dryer Hkups
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Natural Woodwork, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Windows: Window Coverings
- Basement: Block,Rock,Full
- Attic: Walk-up
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,388
- Total interior livable area: 3,132 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,132
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
- Fencing: Full
Lot
- Size: 0.4 Acres
- Dimensions: 66 x 264
Details
- Parcel number: 600010001000
- Other equipment: Sump Pump
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Vinyl Siding, Frame/Wood
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1890
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: IA
Location
- Region: Emmetsburg
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $67/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $213,010
- Annual tax amount: $2,820
- Date on market: 8/22/2025
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/12/2025 | Sold | $210,000-0.9%$67/sqft |
Source:  Iowa Great Lakes BOR #251088 Report a problem | ||
| 11/10/2025 | Pending sale | $212,000$68/sqft |
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| 9/12/2025 | Price change | $212,000-4.5%$68/sqft |
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| 8/22/2025 | Listed for sale | $222,000+26.9%$71/sqft |
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| 9/26/2019 | Listing removed | $175,000$56/sqft |
Source: Remax Real Estate Partners LLC #18-1888 Report a problem | ||
| 8/6/2019 | Pending sale | $175,000$56/sqft |
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| 4/24/2019 | Price change | $175,000-7.4%$56/sqft |
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| 12/18/2018 | Listed for sale | $189,000+70.3%$60/sqft |
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| 4/24/2012 | Sold | $111,000-4.3%$35/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/25/2006 | Sold | $116,000$37/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,989 +1% | $213,010 +18.6% |
| 2024 | $2,959 +11.5% | $179,580 |
| 2023 | $2,655 +1% | $179,580 +34.2% |
| 2022 | $2,629 +1.4% | $133,780 |
| 2021 | $2,593 -0.2% | $133,780 +4.7% |
| 2020 | $2,598 -4.1% | $127,720 |
| 2019 | $2,709 +1% | $127,720 -3% |
| 2018 | $2,682 | $131,690 -0.3% |
| 2017 | $2,682 +2.1% | $132,040 |
| 2016 | $2,628 | $132,040 +12.4% |
| 2015 | $2,628 +8.5% | $117,430 |
| 2014 | $2,422 +17.9% | $117,430 |
| 2011 | $2,054 | -- |
| 2010 | $2,054 +84.4% | -- |
| 2009 | $1,114 +8.2% | -- |
| 2008 | $1,030 +17% | -- |
| 2007 | $880 -9% | -- |
| 2005 | $967 | -- |
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Neighborhood: 50536
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10West Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 0.6 mi
- 7/10Emmetsburg Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 5/10Emmetsburg High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 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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