Looking for a smaller acreage on a hard surface road? Look no further than this lovely ranch style home located just south of the Storm Lake Airport. With nearly 2,000 square feet of living space, the home boasts an open concept plus a large second living area that enjoys 3 walls of windows and access to the shaded backyard. The kitchen has been updated with white cabinetry, showcasing a large center island, and all of the appliances are included. Just off of the kitchen is a laundry room and half bath. Down the hall you will find 4 bedrooms and a large bath with a new dual vanity. The largest bedroom is approximately 250 square feet and with windows on three sides, you will enjoy plenty of sunshine. The backyard is shady and includes 2 storage sheds. One of them has been used as a kennel and has a fence around it. There is also plenty of yard space for future plans.
For sale
$269,950
1649 Gard Ave, Schaller, IA 51053
4beds
2baths
1,936sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1981
0.99 Acres Lot
$269,800 Zestimate®
$139/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Half bathOpen conceptLarge center islandPlenty of yard spaceLaundry roomPlenty of sunshine
- 7 days
- 158
- 10
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Robert D Smith 712-291-0030,
Rob Smith Homes & Land,
Michelle A Smith 712-291-0027,
Rob Smith Homes & Land
Source: Northwest Iowa Regional BOR,MLS#: 835024
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 4
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining, Kitchen, Laundry, Half Bath, Bedroom, Master, Full Bath
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Water Softener: Owned
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Master WI Closet, New Bath, New Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Vaulted/Tray Ceilings
- Flooring: Luxury Vinyl
- Basement: Crawl Space
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,936
- Total interior livable area: 1,936 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,936
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Oversized, Concrete, Crushed Rock
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Lot
- Size: 0.99 Acres
- Features: Landscaped, Level, Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Storage Shed
- Parcel number: 810305400011
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1981
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Private Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Schaller
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $139/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $323,670
- Annual tax amount: $3,228
- Price range: $270K - $270K
- Date on market: 10/19/2026
- Inclusions: All appliances and water softener
Estimated market value
$269,800
$256,000 - $283,000
$1,392/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/19/2026 | Listed for sale | $269,950-1.8%$139/sqft |
Source:  Northwest Iowa Regional BOR #835024 Report a problem | ||
| 7/30/2026 | Listing removed | $275,000$142/sqft |
Source: Northwest Iowa Regional BOR #831653 Report a problem | ||
| 6/4/2026 | Price change | $275,000-6.8%$142/sqft |
Source: Northwest Iowa Regional BOR #831653 Report a problem | ||
| 3/11/2026 | Price change | $295,000-6.3%$152/sqft |
Source: Northwest Iowa Regional BOR #831653 Report a problem | ||
| 1/30/2026 | Listed for sale | $315,000+86.9%$163/sqft |
Source: Northwest Iowa Regional BOR #831653 Report a problem | ||
| 6/26/2019 | Sold | $168,500-8.9%$87/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
| 4/25/2019 | Price change | $185,000-5.1%$96/sqft |
Source: Green Real Estate & Auction Co. #10557371 Report a problem | ||
| 11/21/2018 | Listed for sale | $195,000$101/sqft |
Source: Green Real Estate & Auction Co. #10557371 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,918 +15.4% | $323,670 +18.2% |
| 2024 | $2,528 +12.6% | $273,910 +11% |
| 2023 | $2,246 +1.5% | $246,680 +33.3% |
| 2022 | $2,212 +8.8% | $185,000 |
| 2021 | $2,034 +1.6% | $185,000 +14.5% |
| 2020 | $2,002 -0.5% | $161,590 |
| 2019 | $2,012 +18.7% | $161,590 +2.8% |
| 2018 | $1,696 -10.7% | $157,190 +16.6% |
| 2017 | $1,898 +18.6% | $134,780 |
| 2016 | $1,600 +18.2% | $134,780 +15.4% |
| 2015 | $1,354 | $116,750 -5.9% |
| 2014 | $1,354 +2.9% | $124,130 |
| 2013 | $1,316 +1.4% | -- |
| 2012 | $1,298 +6.6% | -- |
| 2011 | $1,218 | -- |
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Neighborhood: 51053
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Schaller/Crestland
- Middle: Ridgeview
- High: Ridgeview
Source: Northwest Iowa Regional 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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