This stunning Victorian home sits on a spacious corner lot just steps from Five Island Lake and offers a true lake lifestyle with charm and privacy. Beautifully landscaped and meticulously cared for, the property features a fenced and secluded backyard perfect for entertaining, complete with a charming gazebo with built-in speakers, along with a deck, patio, and porch that all provide incredible views of the water. Inside, you will find three bedrooms, two baths, beautiful hardwood floors, and executive finishes throughout, including gorgeous crystal chandeliers and a cozy gas fireplace in the dining room. Enjoy peaceful mornings from the eat-in kitchen or upstairs balcony overlooking the lake, and take advantage of the oversized two-car garage with space for a workshop and a finishable loft above. Recent updates include a new roof, gutters, and gutter guards in 2023. With a dock included, you can walk right over and be on your boat in minutes. This property also presents an opportunity as a potential income producing investment, ideal for use as a vacation rental or bed and breakfast given its location and desirable lake setting. With its timeless character, thoughtful details, and unbeatable setting, this home offers a one-of-a-kind opportunity.
Sold for $318,000
$318,000
2302 4th St, Emmetsburg, IA 50536
3beds
2,096sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1870
0.32 Acres Lot
$318,100 Zestimate®
$152/sqft
$1,314 Estimated rent
Home value
$318,100
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Two bathsSpacious corner lotBeautiful hardwood floorsGorgeous crystal chandeliersThree bedroomsExecutive finishes throughoutBeautifully landscaped
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Listed by:
Janie Eick janie@sellboji.com,
RE/MAX Lakes Realty,
Michael Wentzel 712-298-1239,
Farmers National Company
Bought with:
Janie Eick, S66795
RE/MAX Lakes Realty
Michael Wentzel, B16641
Farmers National Company
Source: Iowa Great Lakes BOR,MLS#: 260335
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Bathroom
- Features: Main Floor 3/4 Bath, Upper Level Bath
Dining room
- Features: Formal
Heating
- Boiler, Fireplace(s), Space Heater
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range/Stove, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater, Water Softener Owned
- Laundry: Main Level, Washer/Dryer Hkups
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Window Coverings
- Basement: Sump Pump,Unfinished,Partial
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,518
- Total interior livable area: 2,096 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,096
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Concrete, Detached, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Exterior features: Balcony, Dock
- Fencing: Full
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Lake
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake
- Waterfront features: Waterfront, Lake
- Body of water: Five Island Lake
Lot
- Size: 0.32 Acres
- Dimensions: 107 x 132
- Features: Accessible Shoreline, Corner Lot, Landscaped, Paved, Wooded, Waterfront-Shallow
Details
- Additional structures: Gazebo, Workshop
- Parcel number: 600002050070
- Other equipment: Sump Pump
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding, Frame/Wood
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1870
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Swimming Beach
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: IA
Location
- Region: Emmetsburg
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $152/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $344,820
- Annual tax amount: $5,040
- Date on market: 4/24/2026
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/1/2026 | Sold | $318,000-3.3%$152/sqft |
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| 6/16/2026 | Pending sale | $329,000$157/sqft |
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| 4/24/2026 | Listed for sale | $329,000$157/sqft |
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| 10/26/2025 | Listing removed | $329,000$157/sqft |
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| 9/30/2025 | Listed for sale | $329,000$157/sqft |
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| 9/26/2025 | Listing removed | $329,000$157/sqft |
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| 8/1/2025 | Price change | $329,000-5.7%$157/sqft |
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| 3/25/2025 | Listed for sale | $349,000-12.5%$167/sqft |
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| 8/27/2024 | Listing removed | $399,000$190/sqft |
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| 7/12/2024 | Price change | $399,000-7%$190/sqft |
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| 3/11/2024 | Listed for sale | $429,000-13.3%$205/sqft |
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| 11/9/2023 | Listing removed | $495,000$236/sqft |
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| 7/24/2023 | Price change | $495,000-7.5%$236/sqft |
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| 6/2/2023 | Listed for sale | $535,000$255/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,209 +1% | $344,820 +10.2% |
| 2024 | $5,156 +8.1% | $312,930 |
| 2023 | $4,769 +1% | $312,930 +30.2% |
| 2022 | $4,722 -3.6% | $240,340 |
| 2021 | $4,897 +4.5% | $240,340 -0.4% |
| 2020 | $4,688 -1.4% | $241,240 |
| 2019 | $4,756 +0.9% | $241,240 +0.5% |
| 2018 | $4,712 | $240,150 +13.4% |
| 2017 | $4,712 +16.6% | $211,740 |
| 2016 | $4,042 | $211,740 +28.9% |
| 2015 | $4,042 +25.9% | $164,320 |
| 2014 | $3,210 -5.3% | $164,320 |
| 2013 | $3,388 +0.3% | -- |
| 2012 | $3,378 +4.1% | -- |
| 2011 | $3,246 -9.3% | -- |
| 2010 | $3,578 +83.3% | -- |
| 2009 | $1,952 +1.8% | -- |
| 2008 | $1,918 +13.2% | -- |
| 2007 | $1,694 | -- |
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Neighborhood: 50536
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10West Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 0.3 mi
- 7/10Emmetsburg Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 5/10Emmetsburg High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Emmetsburg
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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