Enjoy the space and simplicity of acreage living, just a short drive from Spencer! Located on a hard-surface road, this well-maintained property sits on just under 3 acres and offers comfortable living space and impressive outbuildings. This 1 1/2 story home features 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, a large 2 car attached garage and offers a great opportunity to bring your own style and updates. The basement is equipped with a Thrasher waterproofing system for added peace of mind. Outside, you'll find two quonset buildings plus a barn, all in great condition, providing plenty of space for storage, hobbies, equipment, or animals. If you're looking for a manageable acreage with great outbuildings, room to make it your own, and convenient access to Spencer and surrounding towns, this one is worth a look!
For sale
Price cut: $10K (9/1)
$315,000
2040 440th St, Rossie, IA 51357
3beds
1,800sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1930
2.8 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$175/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Hard-surface roadTwo quonset buildingsComfortable living space
- 22 days
- 658
- 35
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Listed by:
Nicole Nimke PRIM:(712)363-0287,
EXIT Realty Midwest- Spencer/Emmetsburg
Source: Iowa Great Lakes BOR,MLS#: 260999
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 2
Bedroom 1
- Level: Main
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
Bathroom 1
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Range/Stove, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,760
- Total interior livable area: 1,800 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,800
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Attached, Detached
- Attached garage spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
Lot
- Size: 2.8 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Second Garage, Barn(s), Storage
- Additional parcels included: 953726376005
- Parcel number: 953726376006 & 953726376005
- Other equipment: Sump Pump
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stick Built
Condition
- Year built: 1930
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Rural/Municipality
- Utilities for property: Propane
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: IA
Location
- Region: Rossie
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $175/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $102,170
- Annual tax amount: $826
- Date on market: 8/13/2026
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/1/2026 | Price change | $315,000-3.1%$175/sqft |
Source:  Iowa Great Lakes BOR #260999 Report a problem | ||
| 8/13/2026 | Listed for sale | $325,000$181/sqft |
Source: Iowa Great Lakes BOR #260999 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $744 -6.1% | $102,170 +4.4% |
| 2024 | $792 -14.5% | $97,840 |
| 2023 | $926 +7.2% | $97,840 +19.9% |
| 2022 | $864 +1.9% | $81,630 +7.8% |
| 2021 | $848 | $75,717 +1.8% |
| 2020 | $848 +6.3% | $74,380 |
| 2019 | $798 +2% | $74,380 +4.6% |
| 2018 | $782 | $71,080 +6.4% |
| 2017 | $782 +3.2% | $66,830 |
| 2016 | $758 -1.6% | $66,830 -1.2% |
| 2015 | $770 | $67,610 +0% |
| 2014 | $770 | $67,590 |
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Neighborhood: 51357
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Clay Central Everly
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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