For sale

Price cut: $5K (9/9)

$275,000

209 S High St, Baxter, IA 50028

4beds

1,547sqft

$2,140/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1900

0.42 Acres Lot

$268,600 Zestimate^®

$178/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Heated and insulated garageBeautiful curb appealUpdated kitchenNearly a half-acre lot

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!

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Facts & 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: $178/sqft
Tax assessed value: $158,940
Annual tax amount: $2,850
Date on market: 7/21/2026
Cumulative days on market: 68 days
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
Road surface type: Concrete

Estimated market value

$268,600

$255,000 - $282,000

$1,742/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
9/9/2026	Price change	$275,000-1.8%$178/sqft
Source: DMMLS #745679 Report a problem
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	--