For sale

$165,000

254 S Chestnut St, Avoca, IA 51521

2beds

1baths

1,336sqft

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1900

7,350 Square Feet Lot

$154,700 Zestimate^®

$124/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Welcome home to this beautifully updated 2-bedroom ranch offering easy, main-floor living! Thoughtfully remodeled in 2024 with fresh paint, new flooring, and stylish light fixtures, this home is truly move-in ready. The kitchen shines with brand new 2024 appliances, while the new AC and water heater add extra value and peace of mind. Enjoy your morning coffee in the enclosed porch and take advantage of the oversized garage for storage or hobbies. The full basement offers endless possibilities--whether you need extra storage or are dreaming of additional finished space. Simple, comfortable living at its best!

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1

Heating

Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air, Electric

Features

Ceiling Fan(s)
Basement: Full,Unfinished

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,336
Total interior livable area: 1,336 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,336
Finished area below ground: 0

Property

Parking

Parking features: Off Street, Garage Door Opener
Has garage: Yes

Features

Levels: One

Lot

Size: 7,350 Square Feet
Dimensions: 7350

Details

Parcel number: 7739 16 131 003

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Ranch
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Frame
Roof: Composition

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1900

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available

Community & HOA

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Avoca

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $124/sqft
Tax assessed value: $117,500
Annual tax amount: $1,358
Date on market: 5/4/2026
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan,USDA Loan

Estimated market value

$154,700

$147,000 - $162,000

$1,379/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
5/4/2026	Listed for sale	$165,000+17.9%$124/sqft
Source: SWIAR #26-849 Report a problem
7/19/2024	Sold	$140,000+102.9%$105/sqft
Source: SWIAR #24-643 Report a problem
4/9/2021	Listing removed	--
Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Report a problem
12/15/2020	Pending sale	$69,000$52/sqft
Source: Ambassador Real Estate #20-2428 Report a problem
12/8/2020	Listed for sale	$69,000+3%$52/sqft
Source: BHHS Ambassador Real Estate #20-2428 Report a problem
3/9/2006	Sold	$67,000$50/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$1,358 +1.5%	$117,500 +44%
2024	$1,338 -6.2%	$81,600
2023	$1,426 +17.9%	$81,600 +14.1%
2022	$1,210 +10.4%	$71,500
2021	$1,096 +1.7%	$71,500 +14%
2020	$1,078 -0.7%	$62,700
2019	$1,086 +3.6%	$62,700
2018	$1,048 +2.7%	$62,700 +7.3%
2017	$1,020 +1.4%	$58,433
2015	$1,006 -2.1%	$58,433
2014	$1,028	$58,433
2013	--	$58,433
2012	--	$58,433
2011	--	$58,433 -5%
2010	--	$61,508
2009	--	$61,508
2007	$790 -13.4%	$61,508 +8%
2006	$912 +6%	$56,952
2005	$860	--
2002	--	$50,850
2001	--	--
2000	$556	$16,242

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