Charming Acreage for Sale – 4891 C. Ave., Marcus, IA! Looking for the perfect rural retreat? This 6.53-acre property, conveniently located on a hard-surfaced road just off Highway 3, offers the ideal blend of country living with modern updates—all within close proximity to Marcus, Iowa. This charming home may have an older foundation, but significant updates in the past 15 years include: New roof, windows, siding, wiring, and electric heat. The spacious layout includes: 3 Bedrooms, 1.5 Bathrooms, Large eat-in kitchen with pantry, expansive family/living room featuring a rustic aesthetic, bonus room (can be used as a TV room, office, or den). Partial basement housing the aquarium filtration system, water heater, RO water system, and water softener. Kitchen appliances included: Refrigerator (with water & ice dispenser), 5-burner smooth-top electric stove, Microwave, Dishwasher. Optional with purchase: Washer & dryer, Custom-built double-sided aquarium (150-gallon tank, 55-gallon filtration system in the basement). Outdoor Highlights – Perfect for Animal Lovers & Hobbyists! Plenty of space for expansion, ideal for horses or livestock with fencing, pens, and outbuildings. Recreational amenities: Composite deck, Axe-throwing area, Horseshoe pits, Shooting range. Gardening enthusiasts will love: Large garden space, Raised garden beds, Established rhubarb & asparagus patches. Septic system installed in 2007. Priced to Sell – This acreage is move-in ready and offers incredible potential for those looking for space, nature, and modern comforts. Don’t miss out—schedule your appointment today!
Sold for $275,000
$275,000
4891 C Ave, Marcus, IA 51035
3beds
2baths
1,812sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1890
6.53 Acres Lot
$281,500 Zestimate®
$152/sqft
$1,370 Estimated rent
Home value
$281,500
Estimated sales range
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Axe-throwing areaPartial basementHorseshoe pitsHard-surfaced roadSpacious layoutNew roofBonus room
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Listed by:
Jim Klein 712-540-1206,
Century 21 ProLink - Le Mars
Bought with:
Jim Klein, B20754
Century 21 ProLink - Le Mars
Source: Northwest Iowa Regional BOR,MLS#: 827906
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Water Softener: Owned
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Basement: Partial,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,812
- Total interior livable area: 1,812 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,812
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Oversized, Gravel
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
Lot
- Size: 6.53 Acres
- Features: Garden, Wooded, See Remarks
Details
- Additional structures: Storage Shed, Workshop
- Parcel number: 0504300010
- Horses can be raised: Yes
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Steel Siding
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1890
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Rural Water
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Marcus
Other
Other facts
- Price range: $275K - $275K
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/13/2025 | Sold | $275,000-6.8%$152/sqft |
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| 4/30/2025 | Pending sale | $295,000$163/sqft |
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| 4/3/2025 | Price change | $295,000-4.8%$163/sqft |
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| 3/13/2025 | Listed for sale | $310,000+264.7%$171/sqft |
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| 7/17/2007 | Sold | $85,000$47/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,416 -1% | $192,100 +31.1% |
| 2024 | $1,430 +13.9% | $146,510 |
| 2023 | $1,256 +4.3% | $146,510 +30.9% |
| 2022 | $1,204 -10.7% | $111,960 |
| 2021 | $1,349 +26.5% | $111,960 +2.3% |
| 2020 | $1,066 +10.4% | $109,390 |
| 2019 | $966 | $109,390 |
| 2018 | $966 +1.7% | $109,390 +11.9% |
| 2017 | $950 -1.7% | $97,795 |
| 2016 | $966 +6.4% | $97,795 +17% |
| 2015 | $908 +3.9% | $83,585 |
| 2014 | $874 +1.9% | $83,585 |
| 2013 | $858 +5.4% | -- |
| 2012 | $814 -2.4% | -- |
| 2011 | $834 +7.2% | -- |
| 2010 | $778 +8.7% | -- |
| 2009 | $716 +81.7% | -- |
| 2008 | $394 | -- |
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Neighborhood: 51035
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn ElementaryGrades: PK-4Distance: 1 mi
- 7/10MMCRU High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn-Remsen Union
- Middle: Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn-Remsen Union
- High: Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn-Remsen Union
Source: Northwest Iowa Regional BOR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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