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    3157 Forest Dr, Ellston, IA 50074

    4beds
    1,976sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1980
    0.34 Acres Lot
    $230,100 Zestimate®
    $116/sqft
    $1,478 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $230,100

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    What's special

    Small kitchenetteLower-level entertainment areaFamily room
    Lake Cabin Retreat at Sun Valley Lake – Wooded Lot with Scenic Views! • Located on two secluded, wooded lots with views of the lake and nature • Spacious wrap-around deck – perfect for sunbathing, entertaining, and relaxing • Open living space with natural light throughout • 2 main floor bedrooms and a full bathroom • Lower-level entertainment area with: • Family room & small kitchenette • 2 unconventional bedrooms • Full bathroom with tiled shower – great for lake days • Utility room with washer & dryer • Plenty of updates over the years • New steel roof and gutters installed March 2025

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Kent Brant 712-830-2241,

    Exit Country Realty

    Bought with:

    Chania Vos, ***

    RE/MAX Revolution

    Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6335594MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Ductless
    Cooling
    • Ductless
    Features
    • Basement: Finished
    • Number of fireplaces: 1
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,976 sqft
    • Finished area below ground: 988

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Tuckunder Garage, Gravel
    • Garage spaces: 2
    Accessibility
    • Accessibility features: None
    Lot
    • Size: 0.34 Acres
    • Dimensions: 120 x 125
    Details
    • Parcel number: WV010940

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Raised Ranch
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Wood Siding
    Condition
    • Year built: 1980

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Septic Tank
    • Water: Rural/Municipality

    Community & HOA

    HOA
    • Has HOA: No
    Location
    • Region: Ellston

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $116/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $369,890
    • Annual tax amount: $4,124
    • Date on market: 2/14/2026
    • Cumulative days on market: 458 days

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    8/12/2026Sold$230,000-7.6%$116/sqft
    Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6335594 Report a problem
    7/14/2026Pending sale$249,000$126/sqft
    Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6335594 Report a problem
    6/28/2026Price change$249,000-7.8%$126/sqft
    Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6335594 Report a problem
    5/12/2026Price change$270,000-5.3%$137/sqft
    Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6335594 Report a problem
    4/9/2026Price change$285,000-3.4%$144/sqft
    Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6335594 Report a problem
    3/10/2026Price change$295,000-7.8%$149/sqft
    Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6335594 Report a problem
    2/14/2026Price change$320,000+4.9%$162/sqft
    Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6335594 Report a problem
    9/1/2025Price change$305,000-4.7%$154/sqft
    Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6331368 Report a problem
    4/29/2025Price change$320,000-11.1%$162/sqft
    Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6325244 Report a problem
    2/27/2025Listed for sale$360,000+7.5%$182/sqft
    Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6325244 Report a problem
    10/16/2024Listing removed$335,000$170/sqft
    Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6317124 Report a problem
    7/2/2024Price change$335,000-8.7%$170/sqft
    Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6317124 Report a problem
    5/8/2024Listed for sale$367,000+11.6%$186/sqft
    Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6317124 Report a problem
    12/19/2022Listing removed--
    Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6300003 Report a problem
    8/16/2022Listing removed$329,000$166/sqft
    Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6300003 Report a problem
    6/27/2022Listed for sale$329,000+77.8%$166/sqft
    Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6300003 Report a problem
    10/5/2007Sold$185,000$94/sqft
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    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$4,124 +1.4%$369,890 +23.6%
    2024$4,068 +6.4%$299,243
    2023$3,824 +3.5%$299,243 +26%
    2022$3,694 +7.5%$237,501
    2021$3,436 -3.4%$237,501 +10.2%
    2020$3,557 +0.8%$215,422
    2019$3,529 -0.5%$215,422 +17.9%
    2018$3,546 +8.2%$182,720
    2017$3,278 -1.9%$182,720
    2016$3,340 $182,720 +2.7%
    2015$3,340 -1.9%$177,930
    2014$3,406 -0.4%$177,930
    2013$3,418 +1.2%--
    2012$3,376 +5.2%--
    2011$3,208 +39.7%--
    2010$2,296 +11.2%--
    2009$2,064 +9.9%--
    2008$1,878 +19.3%--
    2007$1,574 --
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    Neighborhood: 50074

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