Are you looking for a ton of space and a home that you can make in to your own? Check out over 2000 sq ft of finish for an amazing price! In addition to the high ceilings and large bedrooms, be sure to venture out to the large back yard before heading in to the over-sized two car garage where you will be sure to appreciate being able to have a workshop or extra storage space!
Sold for $280,000
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$280,000
305 Wilson St, Van Meter, IA 50261
5beds
2,045sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 1910
8,712 Square Feet Lot
$283,400 Zestimate®
$137/sqft
$2,175 Estimated rent
Home value
$283,400
$266,000 - $300,000
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced air, Gas
Appliances
- Included: Range / Oven, Refrigerator
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
- Basement: Partially finished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,045 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage - Attached, Off-street
Features
- Exterior features: Wood, Brick
Lot
- Size: 8,712 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 1527101005
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Materials
- Wood
- Foundation: Concrete Block
- Roof: Other
Condition
- Year built: 1910
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Van Meter
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $137/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $280,690
- Annual tax amount: $4,086
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/18/2025 | Sold | $280,000+273.3%$137/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/6/2016 | Sold | $75,000-6.3%$37/sqft |
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| 5/19/2016 | Pending sale | $80,000$39/sqft |
Source: Smart Avenue #517687 Report a problem | ||
| 5/18/2016 | Listed for sale | $80,000$39/sqft |
Source: Smart Avenue #517687 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,086 +50.8% | $280,690 +11% |
| 2024 | $2,710 +1.7% | $252,940 +44.9% |
| 2023 | $2,666 +49.3% | $174,530 +17.9% |
| 2022 | $1,786 +25.2% | $148,070 +43.6% |
| 2021 | $1,426 +0.8% | $103,130 -44.6% |
| 2020 | $1,414 -14.7% | $186,220 |
| 2019 | $1,658 -16.5% | $186,220 +131.6% |
| 2018 | $1,986 | $80,400 -17.3% |
| 2017 | $1,986 -43.6% | $97,230 +14.8% |
| 2016 | $3,522 +101.9% | $84,680 |
| 2015 | $1,744 +20.3% | $84,680 |
| 2014 | $1,450 +2.3% | $84,680 |
| 2013 | $1,418 -0.6% | -- |
| 2012 | $1,426 +3% | -- |
| 2011 | $1,384 +3.4% | -- |
| 2010 | $1,338 -29.2% | -- |
| 2009 | $1,890 +3.5% | -- |
| 2008 | $1,826 +53.7% | -- |
| 2007 | $1,188 | -- |
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Neighborhood: 50261
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Van Meter Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 8/10Van Meter Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 9/10Van Meter Jr-Sr High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.3 mi
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- Iowa
- Dallas County
- Van Meter
- 50261
- 305 Wilson St