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  • $179,900

    2949 Lafayette Ave, Melbourne, IA 50162

    3beds
    1,248sqft
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    $1,403/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1923
    0.41 Acres Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $144/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Metal roofingMain-floor laundryHalf bathSurrounded by cornfieldsNewer vinyl sidingPlenty of yard spaceLarge side deck
    Looking for a little more space and peaceful country views? Check out this 3-bedroom home in the small town of Van Cleve! Sitting on a .41-acre lot surrounded by cornfields, this property offers the feel of country living with the convenience of a hard-surface road. Inside, you'll find a large kitchen with stainless steel appliances and a gas stove, spacious dining and living areas, plus the convenience of main-floor laundry and a half bath. Upstairs offers 3 good-sized bedrooms with hardwood floors and a nicely remodeled full bathroom. Newer carpet and vinyl flooring throughout portions of the home are another bonus! Outside, enjoy the large side deck and plenty of yard space. Need room for hobbies, vehicles, or projects? The 24x30 insulated garage with a wood-burning stove is a great setup, plus there's an additional shed with a concrete floor that is 16x20 and with two doors for even more storage. The house and garage also have newer vinyl siding, metal roofing, and gutters. A clean unfinished basement adds extra storage space. There's a lot to appreciate here, both inside and out. Call today to schedule your private showing!
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    Listed by:

    Matthew Brodin 641-691-1185,

    Premier Real Estate

    Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6343836MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 1
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      Bedroom 2
      • Level: Upper
      Bedroom 3
      • Level: Upper
      Other
      • Level: Upper
      Dining room
      • Description: Informal Dining Room
      Living room
      • Level: Main
      Heating
      • Forced Air
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Appliances
      • Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
      Features
      • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl
      • Basement: Full,Sump Pump,Unfinished
      Interior area
      • Total interior livable area: 1,248 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: Garage
      • Garage spaces: 2
      Accessibility
      • Accessibility features: None
      Features
      • Levels: Two
      Lot
      • Size: 0.41 Acres
      • Dimensions: 126 x 140
      Details
      • Additional structures: Storage
      • Parcel number: 821911278005

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Vinyl Siding
      • Roof: Age 8 Years or Less,Metal
      Condition
      • Year built: 1923

      Utilities & green energy

      • Electric: Circuit Breakers
      • Sewer: Septic Tank
      • Water: Rural/Municipality

      Community & HOA

      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Melbourne

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $144/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $104,880
      • Annual tax amount: $1,276
      • Date on market: 10/20/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 2 days
      • Road surface type: Paved

        Estimated market value

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        Estimated sales range

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        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        10/20/2026Listed for sale$179,900+133.6%$144/sqft
        Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6343836 Report a problem
        4/6/2018Sold$77,000-3.6%$62/sqft
        Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #5459937 Report a problem
        2/26/2018Pending sale$79,900$64/sqft
        Source: Coldwell Banker Premier RE #35014383 Report a problem
        2/12/2018Listed for sale$79,900+9.5%$64/sqft
        Source: Coldwell Banker Premier RE #35014383 Report a problem
        2/19/2016Sold$73,000-0.7%$58/sqft
        Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #5456336 Report a problem
        10/30/2015Price change$73,500-2%$59/sqft
        Source: Coldwell Banker Premier Real Estate #15118 Report a problem
        8/26/2015Listed for sale$75,000$60/sqft
        Source: Coldwell Banker Premier Real Estate #15118 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$1,056 -4.9%$104,880 +19%
        2024$1,111 -6.5%$88,160
        2023$1,188 -4.3%$88,160 +16.9%
        2022$1,241 +3.1%$75,400
        2021$1,204 +3.2%$75,400 +7.4%
        2020$1,167 +5%$70,230
        2019$1,111 +2.7%$70,230 +5.4%
        2018$1,081 +15%$66,640 +84.9%
        2017$940 +0.4%$36,048 +2.4%
        2016$936 +0.2%$35,217 -0.2%
        2015$934 $35,285
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 50162

        Getting around

        4 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        23 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

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