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Sold for $265,000
$265,000
243 Helms Dr, Arnolds Park, IA 51331
2beds
916sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1930
9,583 Square Feet Lot
$274,600 Zestimate®
$289/sqft
$1,507 Estimated rent
Home value
$274,600
Estimated sales range
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Listed by:
Jessica Stafford jessica@sellboji.com,
RE/MAX Lakes Realty
Bought with:
Marilyn Vos, S62111
Hoien Realty
Source: Iowa Great Lakes BOR,MLS#: 250104
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/4 bathrooms: 1
Bathroom
- Features: Main Floor Full Bath
Dining room
- Features: Combine with Kitchen, Informal
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Range/Stove, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Washer/Dryer Hkups
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen, Main Floor Bedrooms
- Basement: Unfinished,Block,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,576
- Total interior livable area: 916 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 916
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Gravel, Detached
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Lake
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake
Lot
- Size: 9,583 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 80' x 120'
Details
- Parcel number: 0729304018
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Other, Stick Built
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Fixer
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1930
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Fuses
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: IA
Location
- Region: Arnolds Park
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $289/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $241,100
- Annual tax amount: $1,528
- Date on market: 2/4/2025
- Listing terms: Cash
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/4/2025 | Sold | $265,000-8.3%$289/sqft |
Source:  Iowa Great Lakes BOR #250104 Report a problem | ||
| 3/22/2025 | Pending sale | $289,000$316/sqft |
Source: Iowa Great Lakes BOR #250104 Report a problem | ||
| 2/4/2025 | Listed for sale | $289,000+914%$316/sqft |
Source: Iowa Great Lakes BOR #250104 Report a problem | ||
| 10/27/2009 | Sold | $28,500$31/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,686 +10.3% | $241,100 +25.4% |
| 2024 | $1,528 +11% | $192,300 |
| 2023 | $1,376 +6.3% | $192,300 +56% |
| 2022 | $1,294 +2.4% | $123,300 |
| 2021 | $1,264 -6.9% | $123,300 +8.2% |
| 2020 | $1,358 +34.8% | $114,000 +23.2% |
| 2019 | $1,007 +9.7% | $92,500 +11% |
| 2018 | $919 +3.5% | $83,300 |
| 2017 | $888 +8.3% | $83,300 +4.3% |
| 2016 | $820 +4.3% | $79,900 |
| 2015 | $786 +13.6% | $79,900 +13.2% |
| 2014 | $692 +4.8% | $70,600 |
| 2013 | $660 | $70,600 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 51331
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Okoboji Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 2.9 mi
- 6/10Okoboji Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 3.2 mi
- 5/10Okoboji High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Spirit Lake
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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