Your new home is calling in beautiful Francis Sites where you can sit on the deck and enjoy views of East Lake Okoboji or relax out back surrounded by nature, privacy, and wildlife. This one owner home has been exceptionally well cared for with attention to detail throughout and features a two car insulated garage. The 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom layout offers the possibility of a fourth bedroom, and the cedar vaulted ceiling on the main floor truly gives you that at the lake feel. The lower level includes a family room with a kitchenette for easy entertaining along with a Murphy bed for guests. Additional highlights include the exterior freshly painted in 2025, a new sliding door installed in 2025, and lake access through the Francis Sites association, all located in a beautiful neighborhood with a quiet, peaceful setting. Furniture is negotiable.
Sold for $595,000
$595,000
17021 255th Ave, Spirit Lake, IA 51360
3beds
2,732sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1996
8,712 Square Feet Lot
$604,300 Zestimate®
$218/sqft
$2,509 Estimated rent
Home value
$604,300
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Murphy bed for guestsTwo car insulated garage
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Listed by:
Janie Eick janie@sellboji.com,
RE/MAX Lakes Realty
Bought with:
Non Member, 00000
Non Member
Source: Iowa Great Lakes BOR,MLS#: 251668
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 2
Bathroom
- Features: 3/4 Basement, 3/4 Master, Main Floor Full Bath
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range/Stove, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Washer/Dryer Hkups
Features
- Kitchen Island, Main Floor Bedrooms, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Windows: Window Coverings
- Basement: Finished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,732
- Total interior livable area: 2,732 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,394
- Finished area below ground: 1,338
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Concrete, Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Waterfront features: Lake
- Body of water: East Okoboji Lake
Lot
- Size: 8,712 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 75 x 108
Details
- Parcel number: 0510488005
- Other equipment: Sump Pump
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Cement Siding, Frame/Wood
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1996
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Rural/Municipality
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: IA
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $35 annually
- HOA name: Francis Sites
- HOA phone: 712-551-6138
Location
- Region: Spirit Lake
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $218/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $415,000
- Annual tax amount: $2,776
- Date on market: 2/2/2026
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/10/2026 | Sold | $595,000-5.4%$218/sqft |
Source:  Iowa Great Lakes BOR #251668 Report a problem | ||
| 3/19/2026 | Pending sale | $629,000$230/sqft |
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| 2/17/2026 | Price change | $629,000-3.1%$230/sqft |
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| 2/2/2026 | Listed for sale | $649,000+8.3%$238/sqft |
Source: Iowa Great Lakes BOR #251668 Report a problem | ||
| 10/20/2021 | Listing removed | $599,000$219/sqft |
Source: Iowa Great Lakes BOR #210928 Report a problem | ||
| 8/27/2021 | Listed for sale | $599,000+10790.9%$219/sqft |
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| 6/3/1996 | Sold | $5,500$2/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,776 -3.3% | $415,000 +16% |
| 2024 | $2,872 +1.9% | $357,700 |
| 2023 | $2,818 +2.4% | $357,700 +20.6% |
| 2022 | $2,752 | $296,500 |
| 2021 | -- | $296,500 +19.4% |
| 2020 | $2,452 +5.4% | $248,300 |
| 2019 | $2,327 +3.1% | $248,300 +4.8% |
| 2018 | $2,258 +2.3% | $236,900 |
| 2017 | $2,208 +1.6% | $236,900 +4.4% |
| 2016 | $2,174 +6.6% | $227,000 |
| 2015 | $2,040 +11.1% | $227,000 +13.9% |
| 2014 | $1,836 +3% | $199,300 |
| 2013 | $1,782 +31.4% | $199,300 |
| 2007 | $1,356 -2.7% | -- |
| 2005 | $1,394 | -- |
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Neighborhood: 51360
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GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Spirit Lake Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 1.4 mi
- 7/10Spirit Lake High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
- 5/10Spirit Lake Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 1.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Spirit Lake
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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