For sale

Price cut: $10K (7/28)

$289,000

20051 O Ave, Grundy Center, IA 50638

2beds

1,464sqft

$2,053/mo

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Acres

Built in 1965

3.51 Acres Lot

$286,100 Zestimate^®

$197/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Lots of open spaceHard-to-find timber areaPrivate well on property

Ranch home situated on 3.51 acres M/L featuring 54 X 72 pole building with dirt floor and 840 sq ft detached garage. House has 2 bedrooms with full bath on main complemented with an open kitchen to a large family room and a 4-season room addition. The basement has 3/4 bath amenities, but is predominately unfinished with potential for a family room and possible future bedrooms with the addition of egress windows. The acreage has lots of open space and a hard-to-find timber area. Private well on property. House on rural water. With some cosmetic updates, this could be your dream acreage! Currently, zoned A1. Anticipate zoning change to RR when new deed is recorded.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 1
3/4 bathrooms: 1

Other

Level: Upper

Other

Level: Main

Other

Level: Lower

Heating

Forced Air

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator
Laundry: Lower Level

Features

Ceiling Fan(s)
Basement: Block
Has fireplace: Yes
Fireplace features: One, Gas

Interior area

Total interior livable area: 1,464 sqft
Finished area below ground: 0

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Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: 2 Stall, 3 or More Stalls, Detached Garage
Carport spaces: 2

Features

Patio & porch: Deck
Exterior features: Garden, Horses Okay

Lot

Size: 3.51 Acres
Features: Orchard(s), School Bus Service
Residential vegetation: Timber

Details

Additional structures: Outbuilding
Parcel number: 881630200002
Zoning: A-1
Special conditions: Standard
Horses can be raised: Yes

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Property subtype: Acres

Materials

Steel Siding
Roof: Steel

Condition

Year built: 1965

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Septic Tank
Water: Rural

Community & HOA

Location

Region: Grundy Center

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $197/sqft
Tax assessed value: $307,230
Annual tax amount: $3,716
Date on market: 7/7/2026
Cumulative days on market: 205 days
Road surface type: Gravel

Estimated market value

$286,100

$272,000 - $300,000

$1,222/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
7/28/2026	Price change	$289,000-3.3%$197/sqft
Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID #20263068 Report a problem
7/7/2026	Listed for sale	$299,000$204/sqft
Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID #20263068 Report a problem
7/7/2026	Listing removed	$299,000$204/sqft
Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID #20260117 Report a problem
6/19/2026	Price change	$299,000-3.5%$204/sqft
Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID #20260117 Report a problem
5/29/2026	Price change	$310,000-4.6%$212/sqft
Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID #20260117 Report a problem
5/15/2026	Price change	$324,900-1.5%$222/sqft
Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID #20260117 Report a problem
1/7/2026	Listed for sale	$329,900$225/sqft
Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID #20260117 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$3,716 -5%	$307,230 +11.6%
2024	$3,910 +4.7%	$275,250
2023	$3,736 +2.5%	$275,250 +26.2%
2022	$3,646 +14.7%	$218,043
2021	$3,178 -1.3%	$218,043 +3.8%
2020	$3,221 +7.3%	$209,990
2019	$3,003 +4.3%	$209,990 -7.2%
2018	$2,880 +5%	$226,340
2017	$2,744 +4%	$226,340 -4.1%
2016	$2,638	$236,104 -6.6%
2015	$2,638 -5.2%	$252,752
2014	$2,782 -3.7%	$252,752
2013	$2,888	--

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Principal & interest
$1,547
Mortgage insurance
$0
Property taxes
$170
Home insurance
$105
HOA fees
$0
Utilities
Not included

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Climate risks

Neighborhood: 50638

Getting around

0 / 100

Car-Dependent

22 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Nearby schools

GreatSchools rating

5/10
Grundy Center Elementary School
Grades: K-4Distance: 3.9 mi
10/10
Grundy Center Middle School
Grades: 5-8Distance: 4.2 mi
7/10
Grundy Center High School
Grades: 9-12Distance: 4.2 mi

Schools provided by the listing agent

Elementary: Grundy Center
Middle: Grundy Center
High: Grundy Center

Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.