Located just one block from the school and downtown, this charming 3-bedroom home combines small-town walk-ability with practical living. This home offers flexibility with two included lots - one open to the south - providing room to expand, garden, or simply enjoy the extra space. The property features two garages and all appliances are included. A great opportunity with room to grow!
Active
$135,000
408 N Main St, Buffalo Center, IA 50424
3beds
1,302sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
0.3 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$104/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Room to expandTwo garagesTwo included lots
- 195 days |
- 98 |
- 3 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Austin Haisman 515-320-4307,
Central States Agency, LLC
Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6335395
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Basement: Full
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,302 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
Lot
- Size: 0.3 Acres
- Dimensions: 132 x 100
Details
- Parcel number: 0517334003
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Fiber Cement
Condition
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: BC ORIGINAL TOWN
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Buffalo Center
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $104/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $89,300
- Annual tax amount: $1,438
- Date on market: 2/6/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 196 days
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/17/2026 | Price change | $135,000-3.6%$104/sqft |
Source:  NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6335395 Report a problem | ||
| 2/6/2026 | Listed for sale | $140,000+27900%$108/sqft |
Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6335395 Report a problem | ||
| 9/25/2017 | Sold | $500 |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,438 +64.2% | $89,300 +13.6% |
| 2024 | $876 +18.4% | $78,640 +5.4% |
| 2023 | $740 +26.3% | $74,620 +51.9% |
| 2022 | $586 +0.3% | $49,140 |
| 2021 | $584 +2.5% | $49,140 +5% |
| 2020 | $570 +1.8% | $46,800 |
| 2019 | $560 -4.4% | $46,800 +5% |
| 2018 | $586 +3.9% | $44,570 |
| 2017 | $564 -3.4% | $44,570 +7.9% |
| 2016 | $584 +11.5% | $41,290 +5% |
| 2015 | $524 +59.8% | $39,320 |
| 2014 | $328 -30.8% | $39,320 |
| 2013 | $474 -7.1% | -- |
| 2012 | $510 +1.2% | -- |
| 2010 | $504 -1.2% | -- |
| 2009 | $510 +4.1% | -- |
| 2008 | $490 +15% | -- |
| 2007 | $426 +6.5% | -- |
| 2005 | $400 | -- |
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Neighborhood: 50424
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10North Iowa Elementary Buffalo CenterGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.1 mi
- 7/10North Iowa Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.1 mi
- 5/10North Iowa High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.1 mi
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