Welcome to this charming 4-bedroom, 1.5-bath home on nearly a half-acre lot in Baxter, Iowa! This property blends original character with modern updates, featuring an updated kitchen and bathrooms, beautiful curb appeal, and a spacious deck overlooking the stunning backyard. The heated and insulated garage offers year-round comfort and functionality. Enjoy the peace of small-town living while being just 20 miles from the Des Moines metro. Don't miss this move-in-ready home with space, charm, and convenience!
For sale
$280,000
209 S High St, Baxter, IA 50028
4beds
1,547sqft
:
Get pre-qualified$2,078/mo
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
0.42 Acres Lot
$273,800 Zestimate®
$181/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Heated and insulated garageBeautiful curb appealUpdated kitchenNearly a half-acre lot
- 22 days |
- 411 |
- 23 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Sarah Daehler 641-417-8408,
Real Estate Solutions
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 745679
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, Freezer, Microwave, See Remarks, Stove, Washer
Features
- Dining Area, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Cable TV
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,547
- Total interior livable area: 1,547 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck
Lot
- Size: 0.42 Acres
- Dimensions: 70 x 263
Details
- Parcel number: 0214311008
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Two Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Baxter
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $181/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $158,940
- Annual tax amount: $2,850
- Date on market: 7/21/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 22 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
$273,800
$260,000 - $287,000
$1,825/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/21/2026 | Listed for sale | $280,000+154.8%$181/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #745679 Report a problem | ||
| 11/5/2013 | Listing removed | $109,900$71/sqft |
Source: McGui8re Real Estate LLC,. DBA Baxter Real Estate Agency #64864 Report a problem | ||
| 4/4/2013 | Listed for sale | $109,900+339.6%$71/sqft |
Source: McGui8re Real Estate LLC,. DBA Baxter Real Estate Agency #64864 Report a problem | ||
| 4/1/2010 | Sold | $25,000-69.5%$16/sqft |
Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #5445223 Report a problem | ||
| 10/29/2008 | Sold | $82,000$53/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,850 +0.1% | $158,940 +4.8% |
| 2024 | $2,848 +9.7% | $151,610 |
| 2023 | $2,596 +11.2% | $151,610 +22.3% |
| 2022 | $2,334 +19.7% | $123,920 +8.8% |
| 2021 | $1,950 -1.3% | $113,860 +25.1% |
| 2020 | $1,975 +7.2% | $90,980 |
| 2019 | $1,843 +2.2% | $90,980 +13% |
| 2018 | $1,803 +15.4% | $80,510 |
| 2017 | $1,562 -0.8% | -- |
| 2016 | $1,574 | -- |
| 2015 | $1,574 +3.8% | -- |
| 2014 | $1,516 +0.1% | -- |
| 2012 | $1,514 -6.7% | -- |
| 2011 | $1,622 +15.9% | -- |
| 2010 | $1,400 -0.7% | -- |
| 2009 | $1,410 +16.4% | -- |
| 2008 | $1,211 -7% | -- |
| 2007 | $1,302 -0.3% | -- |
| 2005 | $1,306 | -- |
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Neighborhood: 50028
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Baxter Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 5/10Baxter High SchoolGrades: 6-12Distance: 0.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Baxter
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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