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Sold for $330,000
  • $330,000

    396 515th Ave, Searsboro, IA 50242

    3beds
    2,658sqft
    Farm, Single Family Residence
    Built in 1900
    4.62 Acres Lot
    $330,300 Zestimate®
    $124/sqft
    $1,717 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $330,300

    Estimated sales range

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    $1,717/mo

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    What's special

    Large versatile barnUpdates to bathroomsLarge appropriate spaces
    Discover wide-open living at 396 515th Ave, Searsboro — a rare acreage offering space, freedom, and endless possibilities. Set on a generous rural parcel, this property delivers the privacy you want with the functionality you need, whether you're dreaming of hobby farming, storing equipment, or creating the ultimate workshop. Step onto the property and you’ll immediately appreciate the large, versatile barn — perfect for animals, 4-H projects, horses, or all the storage your hobbies demand. With room to spread out, this acreage gives you the flexibility to build the lifestyle you’ve been craving. The home offers comfortable living with room to grow, with the surrounding land providing the ideal backdrop for gardens, outdoor recreation, or simply the peaceful country sunsets. Properties like this don’t come around often, especially with a barn of this size! 3 bedroom | 2 bath home with large appropriate spaces! If you’ve been waiting for an acreage that checks every box, this might be the one. Embrace the space with over 2600 sq ft of living space and 4.62 acres of ground to bring your animals home to. Make your rural dreams a reality in Searsboro. Enjoy the updates making this home move in ready including updates to bathrooms, flooring and interior paint. Located in the sought after Lynville-Sully school district. Book your showing!

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    Listed by:

    Heather Rawlins (515)478-6780,

    Iowa Realty Colfax

    Bought with:

    Sean Manning

    Simply Better Realty, LLC

    Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 740153MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    • 3/4 bathrooms: 1
    • Main level bedrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Gas, Propane, See Remarks
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
    • Laundry: Main Level
    Features
    • Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
    • Basement: Unfinished
    • Number of fireplaces: 1
    • Fireplace features: Wood Burning
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 2,658
    • Total interior livable area: 2,658 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
    • Attached garage spaces: 2
    Features
    • Levels: One and One Half
    • Stories: 1.5
    • Patio & porch: Deck
    • Exterior features: Deck, Fire Pit
    • Fencing: Other
    Lot
    • Size: 4.62 Acres
    • Features: Rectangular Lot
    Details
    • Parcel number: 5901779100
    • Zoning: Res

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Farmhouse,One and One Half Story
    • Property subtype: Farm, Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Metal Siding
    • Foundation: Block, Brick/Mortar, Stone
    • Roof: Asphalt,Metal,Shingle
    Condition
    • Year built: 1900

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Septic Tank
    • Water: Well

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
    HOA
    • Has HOA: No
    Location
    • Region: Searsboro

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $124/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $187,850
    • Annual tax amount: $1,974
    • Date on market: 5/6/2026
    • Cumulative days on market: 26 days
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
    • Road surface type: Gravel

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    7/23/2026Sold$330,000-5.7%$124/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #740153 Report a problem
    6/5/2026Pending sale$349,900$132/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #740153 Report a problem
    5/19/2026Price change$349,900-4.1%$132/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #740153 Report a problem
    5/15/2026Listed for sale$365,000$137/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #740153 Report a problem
    5/11/2026Pending sale$365,000$137/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #740153 Report a problem
    5/6/2026Listed for sale$365,000+152.6%$137/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #740153 Report a problem
    6/3/2014Sold$144,500-3.6%$54/sqft
    Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #5453119 Report a problem
    3/8/2014Listed for sale$149,900-11.3%$56/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Partners Realty #17014 Report a problem
    12/1/2010Listing removed$169,000$64/sqft
    Source: Patriot Realty #15382 Report a problem
    11/10/2010Listed for sale$169,000$64/sqft
    Source: Patriot Realty #15382 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$1,662 +1.5%$187,850 +9%
    2024$1,638 +3.1%$172,410
    2023$1,588 +0.8%$172,410 +18.1%
    2022$1,576 +13.5%$146,000
    2021$1,388 +2.1%$146,000 +22.3%
    2020$1,360 +20.6%$119,420
    2019$1,128 +1.4%$119,420 +23.3%
    2018$1,112 -3.5%$96,860
    2017$1,152 -0.2%$96,860
    2016$1,154 $96,860
    2015$1,154 +40.7%$96,860 +31.7%
    2014$820 $73,540
    2013-- $73,540
    2012$820 +5.4%$73,540
    2010$778 +34.6%$73,540
    2007$578 --
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 50242

    Nearby schools

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    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • District: Lynnville-Sully

    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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