Step into timeless beauty with this classic two-story American Foursquare, built in 1918 and lovingly maintained by one family since 1968. Featuring a distinctive hipped roof, center dormer, a covered front porch and an inviting enclosed porch, this home blends historic character with comfortable living.
Inside, original woodwork and hardwood floors lie beneath carpet, offering a wonderful opportunity to restore and highlight the homes authentic character. Sunlit rooms provide ample space to create your dream home, while the peaceful setting just minutes from Lake Anita State Park invites you to enjoy nature's beauty.
This charming home is ready for a new family to add their own story and to create lasting memories in a warm inviting space filled with history, HEART AND SOUL.
Sold for $245,000
$245,000
311 Chestnut St, Anita, IA 50020
3beds
2baths
2,813sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1918
0.6 Acres Lot
$249,400 Zestimate®
$87/sqft
$1,311 Estimated rent
Home value
$249,400
Estimated sales range
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Leanne Haynes 712-541-0729,
United Country Gilworth Real Estate & Auction
Bought with:
Leanne Haynes, B71884000
United Country Gilworth Real Estate & Auction
Source: SWIAR,MLS#: 25-1765
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 159.96 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13.33 x 12
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 147.7 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13.33 x 11.08
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 178.88 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13.25 x 13.5
Bathroom
- Description: Half Bath
- Level: Main
- Area: 16.27 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 2.83 x 5.75
Bathroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 65.52 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8.83 x 7.42
Bonus room
- Description: Eat-In Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 105.97 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11.25 x 9.42
Bonus room
- Description: Wet Bar/Sitting Room
- Level: Main
- Area: 322.19 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11.75 x 27.42
Bonus room
- Description: Sunroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 262.45 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14.67 x 17.89
Bonus room
- Description: Non-Conforming Room
- Level: Upper
- Area: 169.86 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11.08 x 15.33
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 182.24 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13.42 x 13.58
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 132.75 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10.08 x 13.17
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 363.24 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13.33 x 27.25
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Electric
Appliances
- Laundry: In Basement, Washer Hookup, Lower Level
Features
- Wet Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: Full,Crawl Space,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas Log
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,813
- Total interior livable area: 2,813 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,813
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage
- Has garage: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
Lot
- Size: 0.6 Acres
- Dimensions: .60
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding
- Parcel number: 320007549001000 , 320007548001000
- Zoning: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Brick, Stucco
- Roof: Concrete,Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1918
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Sidewalks
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Amenities included: Other
Location
- Region: Anita
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $87/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $277,870
- Annual tax amount: $3,220
- Date on market: 8/20/2025
- Listing terms: Other,Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/12/2025 | Sold | $245,000-13.7%$87/sqft |
Source: SWIAR #25-1765 Report a problem | ||
| 8/20/2025 | Listed for sale | $284,000$101/sqft |
Source: SWIAR #25-1765 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,220 -5.6% | $277,870 +18.2% |
| 2024 | $3,410 +8.1% | $235,000 +1.6% |
| 2023 | $3,154 +9.1% | $231,230 +32.5% |
| 2022 | $2,890 +9.3% | $174,570 |
| 2021 | $2,644 +3.4% | $174,570 +12.7% |
| 2020 | $2,558 +19.1% | $154,920 |
| 2019 | $2,148 +10.4% | $154,920 +22.9% |
| 2018 | $1,946 -7% | $126,010 +8.4% |
| 2017 | $2,092 +1% | $116,270 -4.1% |
| 2016 | $2,072 -4.7% | $121,240 -8.4% |
| 2015 | $2,174 +8.6% | $132,300 +9.5% |
| 2014 | $2,002 +0.4% | $120,860 |
| 2013 | $1,994 -2.2% | -- |
| 2012 | $2,038 | -- |
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Neighborhood: 50020
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- Iowa
- Cass County
- Anita
- 50020
- 311 Chestnut St
