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  • $689,700

    16665 524th St, Centerville, IA 52544

    3beds
    1,598sqft
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    $5,227/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1978
    -- sqft lot
    $658,000 Zestimate®
    $432/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    The well-maintained 3 bedroom 2 bath country home offers a peaceful setting surrounded by open ground and scenic rural views. Whether you’re looking for a private family home, a hobby farm, a place to enjoy the outdoors, or a property with room to expand, this acreage offers endless possibilities. A major highlight of the property is the 36'x70' detached shop, providing excellent space for equipment, boats, vehicles, recreational toys, hobbies, or a home-based business. The property also includes grain bins, adding valuable agricultural functionality and storage potential. The 39.2 acres provide plenty of room for outdoor recreation, gardening, livestock, additional outbuildings, or agricultural use. The combination of open space, established improvements, and a convenient location makes this a rare opportunity to own a substantial country property in the Centerville area. Located just outside Centerville, you’ll enjoy the privacy and peacefulness of rural living while remaining close to town amenities, shopping, dining, schools, and everyday conveniences. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate close proximity to Lake Rathbun, offering access to boating, fishing, camping, swimming, public hunting, and other recreational opportunities. Whether your dream is to own a beautiful country home, start a small farming operation, have room for your equipment and hobbies, or simply enjoy the freedom that comes with owning acreage, this property is worth a look.
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    Listed by:

    Patrick Cutter 641-629-9340,

    Midwest Land Group LLC

    Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 746094MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      • Main level bedrooms: 3
      Heating
      • Forced Air, Gas
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Features
      • Basement: Unfinished
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,598
      • Total interior livable area: 1,598 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
      • Attached garage spaces: 2
      Features
      • Stories: 1
      Details
      • Parcel number: 010121005180000

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Ranch
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Brick
      Condition
      • Resale
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1978

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Septic Tank
      • Water: Rural

      Community & HOA

      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Centerville

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $432/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $257,300
      • Annual tax amount: $3,170
      • Date on market: 7/27/2026
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
      • Road surface type: Gravel

        Estimated market value

        $658,000

        $625,000 - $691,000

        $1,195/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        7/27/2026Listed for sale$689,700+201.7%$432/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #746094 Report a problem
        3/9/2021Sold$228,600-15.6%$143/sqft
        Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #5680733 Report a problem
        1/14/2021Listed for sale$270,900$170/sqft
        Source: Iowa City Area AOR #202006480 Report a problem
        12/18/2020Pending sale$270,900$170/sqft
        Source: Hertz Real Estate Services #5680733 Report a problem
        10/30/2020Listed for sale$270,900$170/sqft
        Source: Hertz Real Estate Services #5680733 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$3,170 +0.7%$257,300 +23.8%
        2024$3,148 +13.3%$207,820 +5.5%
        2023$2,778 +1.2%$196,930 +26.6%
        2022$2,746 +2.4%$155,540 -0.1%
        2021$2,682 -11.7%$155,760 +1.6%
        2020$3,038 +12.7%$153,350
        2019$2,695 +4%$153,350 +10.5%
        2018$2,590 $138,790 +2.6%
        2017$2,590 +15.5%$135,300
        2016$2,242 $135,300 -14.8%
        2015$2,242 -15.7%$158,750 -0.7%
        2014$2,660 -2.2%$159,840
        2013$2,720 --
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 52544

        Getting around

        0 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        24 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        • District: Centerville

        Source: DMMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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