Affordable, functional, and full of potential! Located in the quiet community of Charter Oak, this home offers the charm of small-town Iowa living with a strong sense of community and a slower pace of life. This updated 3-bedroom, 2-bath home features recent improvements including a newer roof, gutters, and central air. Detached garage includes workshop!
For sale
Price cut: $4K (8/24)
$65,000
307 Oak Ave, Charter Oak, IA 51439
3beds
2baths
1,582sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1892
7,100 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$41/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Central airDetached garage includes workshopNewer roof
- 178 days
- 447
- 34
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Elizabeth Grady Heistand 712-267-3219,
Fifth Meridian Realty
Source: SWIAR,MLS#: 26-611
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Propane
Cooling
- Central Air, Gas
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen, Other
- Basement: Partial,Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,582
- Total interior livable area: 1,582 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,582
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Features
- Levels: Two
- Exterior features: Other
Lot
- Size: 7,100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50' x 142'
- Features: Other
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 0626126003
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1892
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Charter Oak
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $41/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $52,410
- Annual tax amount: $760
- Date on market: 9/23/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,233/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/23/2026 | Listed for sale | $65,000$41/sqft |
Source: SWIAR #26-611 Report a problem | ||
| 9/4/2026 | Pending sale | $65,000$41/sqft |
Source: SWIAR #26-611 Report a problem | ||
| 8/24/2026 | Price change | $65,000-5.8%$41/sqft |
Source: SWIAR #26-611 Report a problem | ||
| 7/8/2026 | Price change | $69,000-6.8%$44/sqft |
Source: SWIAR #26-611 Report a problem | ||
| 6/4/2026 | Price change | $74,000-7.4%$47/sqft |
Source:  NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6336995 Report a problem | ||
| 5/8/2026 | Price change | $79,900-5.9%$51/sqft |
Source: SWIAR #26-611 Report a problem | ||
| 4/6/2026 | Listed for sale | $84,900-0.7%$54/sqft |
Source: SWIAR #26-611 Report a problem | ||
| 3/27/2026 | Listing removed | $85,500$54/sqft |
Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6332210 Report a problem | ||
| 1/22/2026 | Listed for sale | $85,500$54/sqft |
Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6332210 Report a problem | ||
| 11/2/2025 | Pending sale | $85,500$54/sqft |
Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6332210 Report a problem | ||
| 9/26/2025 | Price change | $85,500-4.5%$54/sqft |
Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6332210 Report a problem | ||
| 9/12/2025 | Listed for sale | $89,500+155.7%$57/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 8/16/2012 | Sold | $35,000$22/sqft |
Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #5404308 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $760 +8.6% | $52,410 +2.1% |
| 2024 | $700 +28.7% | $51,330 |
| 2023 | $544 +32% | $51,330 +42.5% |
| 2022 | $412 -1% | $36,010 +6.8% |
| 2021 | $416 +1% | $33,710 +12.9% |
| 2020 | $412 +16.4% | $29,860 |
| 2019 | $354 +2.3% | $29,860 +13.2% |
| 2018 | $346 | $26,370 |
| 2017 | $346 -15.2% | $26,370 -8.2% |
| 2016 | $408 +3.6% | $28,720 |
| 2015 | $394 | $28,720 |
| 2014 | $394 -7.9% | $28,720 |
| 2013 | $428 -11.2% | -- |
| 2012 | $482 -1.6% | -- |
| 2011 | $490 | -- |
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Neighborhood: 51439
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Maple Valley-Anthon-Oto
- Middle: Maple Valley-Anthon-Oto
- High: Maple Valley-Anthon-Oto
Source: SWIAR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
