Welcome to small-town living in Collins, conveniently located between Des Moines, Ames, and Marshalltown. This updated 2-bedroom, 1-bath home features a comfortable, functional layout. Enter through the bright sunroom with a separate bonus storage or perfect home office space. The spacious kitchen includes bar-style seating that provides both prep space and a casual dining area. Just off the kitchen, the inviting living room sits next to the primary bedroom, creating a cozy and practical flow. Recent updates provide peace of mind, including fresh paint, newer windows, new appliances, and a new roof on both the home and garage. Outside, enjoy the fenced yard and a spacious detached two-car garage. Situated on the edge of town with peaceful views out the back, this property offers the charm of country living while remaining within easy reach of several major cities.
Pending
Price cut: $5K (6/9)
$110,000
313 1st Ave, Collins, IA 50055
2beds
704sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
7,100 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$156/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Spacious detached two-car garageFresh paintFenced yardNewer windowsSpacious kitchenBright sunroomNew appliances
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Listed by:
Pennie Carroll (515)490-8025,
Pennie Carroll & Associates,
Becki Scouten 515-639-4115,
Pennie Carroll & Associates
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 736071
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Baseboard, Electric
Cooling
- See Remarks
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Flooring: Vinyl
Interior area
- Total structure area: 704
- Total interior livable area: 704 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1
- Fencing: Chain Link,Wood
Lot
- Size: 7,100 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 1620280100
- Zoning: R
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch,Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Collins
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $156/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $95,100
- Annual tax amount: $1,601
- Date on market: 3/11/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 119 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/30/2026 | Pending sale | $110,000$156/sqft |
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| 6/9/2026 | Price change | $110,000-4.3%$156/sqft |
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| 5/11/2026 | Price change | $115,000-4.2%$163/sqft |
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| 4/8/2026 | Price change | $120,000-4%$170/sqft |
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| 3/20/2026 | Price change | $125,000-3.1%$178/sqft |
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| 3/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $129,000+43.5%$183/sqft |
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| 11/8/2022 | Sold | $89,900$128/sqft |
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| 10/28/2022 | Pending sale | $89,900$128/sqft |
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| 10/28/2022 | Listed for sale | $89,900$128/sqft |
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| 10/24/2022 | Pending sale | $89,900$128/sqft |
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| 10/12/2022 | Listed for sale | $89,900+63.5%$128/sqft |
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| 8/3/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 8/1/2022 | Price change | $55,000-8.2%$78/sqft |
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| 7/20/2022 | Listed for sale | $59,900+49.8%$85/sqft |
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| 6/10/2022 | Sold | $40,000$57/sqft |
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| 3/2/2015 | Sold | $40,000$57/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,420 -0.8% | $95,100 +5.2% |
| 2024 | $1,432 +42.6% | $90,400 |
| 2023 | $1,004 +21.3% | $90,400 +91.9% |
| 2022 | $828 +3.8% | $47,100 |
| 2021 | $798 -17.8% | $47,100 +8.5% |
| 2020 | $971 +9.9% | $43,400 |
| 2019 | $883 +23.6% | $43,400 +7.2% |
| 2018 | $715 +30.9% | $40,500 |
| 2017 | $546 +3% | $40,500 +11.6% |
| 2016 | $530 | $36,300 |
| 2015 | $530 -19% | $36,300 +1.7% |
| 2014 | $654 | $35,700 |
| 2013 | -- | $35,700 -5.8% |
| 2012 | -- | $37,900 |
| 2011 | $610 +351.9% | $37,900 +43.6% |
| 2004 | $135 +1.5% | $26,400 |
| 2003 | $133 -68.3% | -- |
| 2002 | $420 -1% | $15,354 -3.6% |
| 2001 | $424 | $15,923 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 50055
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Collins-Maxwell Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 6/10Collins-Maxwell Middle/High SchoolGrades: 6-12Distance: 4.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Collins-Maxwell
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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- Iowa
- Story County
- Collins
- 50055
- 313 1st Ave




