12 acres, no gravel, no covenants and quick access to I-80! This exceptional acreage offers the privacy and freedom of country living without sacrificing convenience. The spacious 5-bedroom, 5-bath home features 3,200+ sq ft of finished living space and a fantastic, versatile floor plan. Enjoy a main-level primary suite, generous living and dining spaces, and a beautiful wraparound porch plus large deck for taking in the peaceful setting and stunning long views. Three additional bedrooms and a full bath are upstairs, while the finished lower level offers even more room to spread out with a recreation room, second kitchen, office, laundry, bath and additional flex space. Car enthusiasts, hobbyists and anyone needing serious workspace will love the attached 4+ car garage with workshop space and the huge bonus room above -perfect for a fitness room, game room, studio or home office. Outside, a 32' x 48' insulated outbuilding features 100-amp service, a lean-to and ample concrete surround. The 12 acres are wooded and fenced with abundant wildlife and beautiful views. Horses and chickens allowed per city ordinance. Pavement, acreage, no covenants, incredible garage and outbuilding space, and easy I-80 access -this property is a rare find! All information obtained from seller and public records
For sale
Price cut: $30K (10/3)
$795,000
320 College Ave, Colfax, IA 50054
5beds
2,292sqft
Farm, Single Family Residence
Built in 1990
12.84 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$347/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Fantastic versatile floor planMain-level primary suiteBeautiful wraparound porch
- 54 days
- 736
- 57
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Heather Helland (515)669-1763,
RE/MAX Precision
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 749668
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Heating
- Ductless, Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Ductless
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, See Remarks, Second Kitchen, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Basement: Daylight,Finished,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Gas, Vented
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,292
- Total interior livable area: 2,292 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 1,000
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Attached, Detached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 4
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Open, Patio
- Exterior features: Deck, Fire Pit, Patio, Storage
- Fencing: Chain Link
Lot
- Size: 12.84 Acres
- Features: Irregular Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 1101426044
- Zoning: R
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Farmhouse,Two Story
- Property subtype: Farm, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Metal Siding, Stone
- Foundation: Poured
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1990
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Colfax
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $347/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $613,060
- Annual tax amount: $11,670
- Date on market: 9/21/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 54 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/3/2026 | Price change | $795,000-3.6%$347/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #749668 Report a problem | ||
| 9/21/2026 | Listed for sale | $825,000+10%$360/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #749668 Report a problem | ||
| 6/16/2023 | Sold | $750,000+9.5%$327/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #672051 Report a problem | ||
| 5/5/2023 | Pending sale | $685,000$299/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #672051 Report a problem | ||
| 4/28/2023 | Listed for sale | $685,000+53.9%$299/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #672051 Report a problem | ||
| 11/18/2017 | Listing removed | $445,000$194/sqft |
Source: Heartland Iowa Realty #35013165 Report a problem | ||
| 7/11/2017 | Listed for sale | $445,000$194/sqft |
Source: Heartland Iowa Realty #35013165 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,024 +16% | $579,060 |
| 2024 | $9,500 +31.7% | $579,060 +16.8% |
| 2023 | $7,216 +6.7% | $495,600 +56.1% |
| 2022 | $6,764 +4.5% | $317,590 +5.4% |
| 2021 | $6,470 +3.3% | $301,240 +10.7% |
| 2020 | $6,264 -14% | $272,010 |
| 2019 | $7,283 +31% | $272,010 -12.3% |
| 2018 | $5,558 -20.2% | $310,080 +38.8% |
| 2017 | $6,968 +31.2% | $223,470 |
| 2016 | $5,310 | $223,470 +0.1% |
| 2015 | $5,310 +9.8% | $223,200 |
| 2014 | $4,836 +0.2% | $223,200 |
| 2012 | $4,826 -4% | -- |
| 2011 | $5,028 +0.7% | -- |
| 2010 | $4,994 +7.5% | -- |
| 2009 | $4,644 +1.3% | -- |
| 2008 | $4,584 +1.6% | -- |
| 2007 | $4,514 +4.2% | -- |
| 2005 | $4,334 | -- |
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