Affordable and adorable 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with 4th non-conforming bedroom. Character and charm abound from the big country kitchen & hardwood floors to the partially finished lower level. Updates galore including furnace, water heater, roof, 1st floor vinyl windows...the list goes on. Bedrooms include walk-in closets & easily accommodate multiple beds & dressers. Great room has amazing natural light, is open to the huge dining room, and includes storage closet and updated carpet. Kitchen includes a plethora of cabinets and counter space, pantry cabinet, and wood floors. All appliances stay - fridge, washer and dryer too. 1st floor laundry with shelving makes laundry a breeze. Partially finished lower level includes 2nd bath with soaking tub, 4th Nonconforming BR, & family room yet still provides plenty of storage. Head outdoors to enjoy the wrap around deck and huge corner lot - complete with Cherry trees, blueberry bushes, garden, and playset. Still not convinced? Radon mitigation system for peace of mind and AMAZING 3 car insulated garage with 10' entry and a 2nd 2 car garage that easily holds your cars and toys - perfect for the car or woodworking enthusiast. Great location - minutes to park, schools, bike trail, & Neil Smith Wildlife Refuge. Enjoy small town living within 20 minutes of all the metro has to offer. Plus no down payment USDA financing. Doesn't get much better than this.
Sold for $285,000
$285,000
500 W South St, Prairie City, IA 50228
3beds
1,728sqft
Farm, Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
0.33 Acres Lot
$289,500 Zestimate®
$165/sqft
$1,886 Estimated rent
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$261,000 - $321,000
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Big country kitchenPartially finished lower levelWrap around deckWood floorsWalk-in closetsCherry treesHuge corner lot
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Listed by:
Lisa Schoening (515)965-9100,
Keller Williams Ankeny Metro
Bought with:
Russell Van Wyk
Home Realty
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 714224
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Cable TV, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl
- Basement: Finished,Partially Finished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,728
- Total interior livable area: 1,728 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 744
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage, Three Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck, Play Structure
Lot
- Size: 0.33 Acres
- Dimensions: 116 x 124
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 1602215006
- Zoning: R
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Farmhouse,Two Story
- Property subtype: Farm, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Prairie City
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $165/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $227,240
- Annual tax amount: $3,225
- Date on market: 3/28/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 3 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,USDA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/28/2025 | Sold | $285,000-0.9%$165/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #714224 Report a problem | ||
| 4/3/2025 | Pending sale | $287,500$166/sqft |
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| 3/28/2025 | Listed for sale | $287,500+6.5%$166/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #714224 Report a problem | ||
| 12/17/2008 | Sold | $270,000$156/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,064 +0.1% | $227,240 +10% |
| 2024 | $3,062 +2.5% | $206,600 |
| 2023 | $2,988 +9.5% | $206,600 +20.8% |
| 2022 | $2,730 -4.7% | $171,000 +9.4% |
| 2021 | $2,866 -4.4% | $156,370 +3.4% |
| 2020 | $2,998 +9.5% | $151,220 |
| 2019 | $2,739 -3.3% | $151,220 +13.4% |
| 2018 | $2,832 +9.9% | $133,340 |
| 2017 | $2,578 +3% | $133,340 |
| 2016 | $2,504 | $133,340 +4.3% |
| 2015 | $2,504 +11.8% | $127,800 |
| 2014 | $2,240 -7.2% | $127,800 |
| 2012 | $2,414 +1% | -- |
| 2011 | $2,390 +22.4% | -- |
| 2010 | $1,952 +9.7% | -- |
| 2009 | $1,780 +4.3% | -- |
| 2008 | $1,706 -1.7% | -- |
| 2007 | $1,736 +4.6% | -- |
| 2005 | $1,660 | -- |
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Neighborhood: 50228
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Prairie City Elementary SchoolGrades: 3-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 7/10PCM Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 4/10Pcm High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 9.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Pcm (Prairie City-Monroe)
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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