Don't let the square footage fool you. This charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath home is packed with updates, offers serious storage and expansion potential, and sits on a spacious 0.33-acre lot. Step inside to find a thoughtfully updated kitchen and full bath, plus the convenience of first-floor laundry. A full unfinished basement provides endless possibilities. Finish it for additional living space, use it for storage, or make it your own. What truly sets this home apart is the peace of mind that comes with all the big-ticket items already done: brand-new roof and gutters (2024), new HVAC system (2022), and a newer water heater (2021). Whether you're a first-time buyer or looking to downsize without sacrificing space and potential, this move-in ready gem checks all the boxes. Schedule your in-person showing today!
For sale
$144,990
311 SE 2nd St, Melcher, IA 50163
2beds
836sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1918
0.33 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$173/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
First-floor laundryThoughtfully updated kitchen
- 15 days |
- 220 |
- 14 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Colby Kostman (402)672-2588,
Century 21 Signature Real Esta,
Jason Mickelson,
Century 21 Signature Real Esta
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 743977
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Stove
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Dining Area, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Carpet
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 836
- Total interior livable area: 836 sqft
Property
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 0.33 Acres
- Dimensions: 100 x 142
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 000000280500000
- Zoning: Res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch,Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1918
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Melcher
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $173/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $92,080
- Annual tax amount: $1,494
- Date on market: 6/26/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 15 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Rent Zestimate®
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/26/2026 | Listed for sale | $144,990$173/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $786 +4.2% | $92,080 +65.4% |
| 2024 | $754 +2.7% | $55,660 |
| 2023 | $734 -18.6% | $55,660 +18.4% |
| 2022 | $902 +18.7% | $47,000 |
| 2021 | $760 -11.2% | $47,000 +10.5% |
| 2020 | $856 +21.6% | $42,530 |
| 2019 | $704 +1.4% | $42,530 +34.7% |
| 2018 | $694 -8.2% | $31,580 +3.6% |
| 2017 | $756 +11.5% | $30,490 +2.5% |
| 2016 | $678 | $29,740 +11.6% |
| 2015 | $678 +9.7% | $26,660 |
| 2014 | $618 | $26,660 |
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$1,547Mortgage insurance
$0Property taxes
$170Home insurance
$105HOA fees
$0Utilities
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 50163
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Melcher-Dallas Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 1 mi
- 5/10Melcher-Dallas High SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 0.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Melcher/Dallas
Source: DMMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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