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  • $390,000

    2881 Silver Ave, Sanborn, IA 51248

    4beds
    2baths
    1,635sqft
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    $2,778/mo
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    Single Family Residence, Residential
    Built in 1913
    4.92 Acres Lot
    $502,200 Zestimate®
    $239/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Shop with fuel barrelsMain-floor laundryMature tree lineUpdated kitchenEstablished asparagus patchesPrimary bedroom
    COUNTRY LIVING AT ITS FINEST! Check out this extremely well-cared-for acreage on 4.92 surveyed acres, conveniently located between Sanborn, Hartley & Melvin! Built in 1913, this beautiful 1,635 sq. ft. home has been nicely updated while maintaining its country charm. The main floor features an updated kitchen, main-floor laundry, primary bedroom, ¾ bathroom, and a spacious family room with fireplace, added in 1998. Upstairs are 3 nice bedrooms plus a bonus storage room. Additional updates include new windows in December 2019 and a new furnace and water heater in 2024. Appliances stay, including the Speed Queen washer & dryer. Rear ramp access adds extra convenience. Outside, this property really shines! You’ll find a heated 3-car attached garage with metal roof and an impressive 135' x 60' Morton machine shed with two 15' sliding doors, walk-in door, and dirt floor. The acreage also includes a 10,000-bushel drying bin with 220-amp service, barn with rural water hookups, shop with fuel barrels, 3 government grain bins, and additional older outbuildings. A mature tree line, recent property cleanup, established asparagus patches, and plenty of room to enjoy the outdoors complete this outstanding acreage. Extremely nice, exceptionally well cared for, and ready for its next owner — this is a must-see country property!
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    Listed by:

    Shannon Rydberg,

    Vander Werff & Associates Inc

    Source: Northwest Iowa Regional BOR,MLS#: 834376MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 4
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Main level bathrooms: 1
      • Main level bedrooms: 1
      Rooms
      • Room types: Kitchen, Dining, Living, Laundry, 3/4 Bath, Bedroom, Other
      Heating
      • Forced Air, Radiant
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Appliances
      • Included: Water Softener: Owned
      • Laundry: Main Level
      Features
      • Basement: Partial
      • Number of fireplaces: 1
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,635
      • Total interior livable area: 1,635 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 1,635
      • Finished area below ground: 0

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 3
      • Parking features: Attached, Multiple, Concrete, Gravel
      • Attached garage spaces: 3
      Features
      • Levels: One and One Half
      • Stories: 1.5
      Lot
      • Size: 4.92 Acres
      Details
      • Parcel number: 0003124400

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
      Materials
      • Vinyl Siding
      • Roof: Metal,Shingle
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1913

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Septic Tank
      • Water: Rural Water

      Community & HOA

      Location
      • Region: Sanborn

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $239/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $216,940
      • Annual tax amount: $2,780
      • Price range: $390K - $390K
      • Date on market: 8/26/2026
      • Inclusions: Appliances - including Speed Queen washer & dryer

        Estimated market value

        $502,200

        $402,000 - $613,000

        $1,087/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        8/26/2026Listed for sale$390,000$239/sqft
        Source: Northwest Iowa Regional BOR #834376 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2024$2,496 +4.6%$128,931 -40.6%
        2023$2,386 +2.4%$216,940 +39.6%
        2022$2,330 -1%$155,400
        2021$2,354 -1%$155,400 +0.5%
        2020$2,377 +8%$154,560
        2019$2,201 +4.4%$154,560 -15.1%
        2018$2,108 +5.1%$182,020 -3.7%
        2017$2,006 +2%$188,940
        2016$1,966 $188,940 +1.2%
        2015$1,966 -0.2%$186,620
        2014$1,970 +10.1%$186,620
        2013$1,790 +1.9%--
        2012$1,756 +8%--
        2011$1,626 +5.4%--
        2010$1,542 +4%--
        2009$1,482 +7.2%--
        2008$1,382 -2.7%--
        2007$1,420 --
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 51248

        Getting around

        0 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        26 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        Schools provided by the listing agent
        • Elementary: Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn
        • Middle: Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn
        • High: Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn

        Source: Northwest Iowa Regional 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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