Timeless Charm Meets Everyday Comfort! Welcome home to this beautiful 5-bedroom, 2-bath, two-story home nestled in one of the area's most desirable neighborhoods. Rich in character, this home showcases stunning original woodwork and gorgeous hardwood floors that add warmth and timeless appeal throughout. With five spacious bedrooms, there's plenty of room for family, guests, a home office, or hobbies. Outside, you'll love the large backyard—perfect for entertaining, gardening, or simply relaxing. The back deck provides an ideal spot for summer barbecues, morning coffee, or enjoying peaceful evenings outdoors. If you've been searching for a home with classic charm, generous living space, and a fantastic location, this is one you won't want to miss. Schedule your private showing today!
Active
$125,000
205 Shellway Dr, Mount Ayr, IA 50854
5beds
1,932sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
0.31 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$65/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Stunning original woodworkGenerous living spaceGorgeous hardwood floorsFive spacious bedrooms
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Listed by:
Rylee Ann Grace 641-234-0020,
South Central Iowa Realty
Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6340503
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Basement: Full
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,932 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Outside, Concrete
- Garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
Lot
- Size: 0.31 Acres
- Dimensions: 88 x 155
Details
- Parcel number: 005873
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
Condition
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Mount Ayr
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $65/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $106,460
- Annual tax amount: $1,808
- Date on market: 7/17/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 30 days
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $125,000+35.9%$65/sqft |
Source:  NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6340503 Report a problem | ||
| 1/6/2023 | Sold | $92,000-1.6%$48/sqft |
Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6300837 Report a problem | ||
| 6/9/2017 | Sold | $93,500-1.6%$48/sqft |
Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #5412517 Report a problem | ||
| 4/24/2017 | Pending sale | $94,999$49/sqft |
Source: South Central Iowa Realty #20152112 Report a problem | ||
| 4/14/2017 | Price change | $94,999-4.9%$49/sqft |
Source: South Central Iowa Realty #20152112 Report a problem | ||
| 1/21/2017 | Price change | $99,900-9.2%$52/sqft |
Source: South Central Iowa Realty #20152112 Report a problem | ||
| 11/29/2016 | Listed for sale | $109,999+37.5%$57/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 12/9/2014 | Sold | $80,000+17.6%$41/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 8/8/2011 | Sold | $68,000+94.3%$35/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/4/2011 | Sold | $35,000$18/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #377793 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,808 +1.7% | $106,460 +17.6% |
| 2024 | $1,778 -20.6% | $90,557 |
| 2023 | $2,238 +4.8% | $90,557 -16.3% |
| 2022 | $2,136 -4.8% | $108,164 |
| 2021 | $2,244 -7.7% | $108,164 +4.5% |
| 2020 | $2,432 +11.6% | $103,470 |
| 2019 | $2,179 | $103,470 +25.4% |
| 2018 | -- | $82,500 |
| 2017 | $1,898 +17% | $82,500 |
| 2016 | $1,622 | -- |
| 2015 | $1,622 +2.8% | $74,590 |
| 2014 | $1,578 | $74,590 |
| 2013 | $1,578 -13.4% | -- |
| 2012 | $1,822 +26.7% | -- |
| 2007 | $1,438 -0.3% | -- |
| 2005 | $1,442 | -- |
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Neighborhood: 50854
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Mount Ayr Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 8/10Mount Ayr High SchoolGrades: 6-12Distance: 1.1 mi
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