This charming 3-bedroom, 2 bath is available for rent. Move in date set for January 1st- move in date negotiable! 1 year or 18-month lease options available. This home includes a large kitchen with wrap around upper and lower cabinets. Plenty of counter space for meal prep. A movable center island. Additionally, the kitchen offers a floor to ceiling 1950's build in pantry. Main floor laundry located right off the kitchen. This home features a formal dining room that can seat a large table up to 12 seats. Great for upcoming holiday meals. There are two main living spaces. The central room allows for access to the fully covered front porch. Central room is great for morning coffee, relaxation or even a great space to have a home library. The living room located at the front of the home is spacious for many seating options. Original hardwood flooring throughout the main floor living spaces. There is a single non -conforming 4th bedroom/office- this room is fully carpeted. Second floor houses 3 good sized bedrooms with sloped ceilings and full closets. Additionally, a small bath can be found conveniently by the upstairs rooms. All rooms finished with ceiling fans excluding the formal dining room. Fenced in area is divided into two sections. There is a small area off of the front porch. The back yard is also fenced in. This larger area contains the 2-car garage access, has a large concrete entertainment area, and yard equipped with a designated firepit. Property has plenty of gravel drive parking. Home and garage (conversion from an old carriage house) hold historical value to the growing town. Unfinished basement allows for plenty of additional storage. Full size chicken coop with electrical hook up nestled in the corner of the back yard.
Dogs and cats welcome! Cats must be declawed. No more than 2 inside pets total.
You won't find a gem like this often! Not only is this home located only 4 minutes from the highway, but it is also within walking distance to the local library, eateries and city park!
**HOME IS NOT FULLY FURNISHED (photos provided show room to scale when furnished). Some furnishings available to renter for no fee! Home has had fresh paint, carpets have been professionally cleaned, recent new roof and has energy saving windows. Mitchellville school district. Rated among top 10 elementary schools in the country!
Please reach out if you would like to schedule a tour of the home. Application will be required prior to scheduling.
Renter will be responsible for all utilities, lawn care and snow removal. Dogs and cats* welcomed! Per city ordinance, up to 8 hens allowed on property, no roosters. No off-street parking available. Security deposit and non-refundable pet deposit (if applicable) required upon signature of agreement.
*Cats must be declawed.
Sold for $187,500
$187,500
501 Center Ave N, Mitchellville, IA 50169
4beds
1,899sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in ----
-- sqft lot
$189,700 Zestimate®
$99/sqft
$1,849 Estimated rent
Home value
$189,700
$178,000 - $203,000
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Fresh paintRecent new roofTwo main living spacesEnergy saving windowsMovable center islandFully covered front porch
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,899 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Detached
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: Chicken coop, Heating system: Forced Air, Lawn, No Utilities included in rent, Pet Park
Details
- Parcel number: 14100399000001
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Community & HOA
Community
- Deposit fee: $2,000
Location
- Region: Mitchellville
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $99/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $186,700
- Annual tax amount: $3,924
- Date on market: 11/17/2025
- Date available: 12/01/2025
- Lease term: 1 Year
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/21/2025 | Listing removed | $2,000$1/sqft |
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| 12/9/2025 | Price change | $2,000-11.1%$1/sqft |
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| 10/13/2025 | Listed for rent | $2,250$1/sqft |
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| 8/22/2025 | Sold | $187,500+9.3%$99/sqft |
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| 2/6/2020 | Sold | $171,500+0.9%$90/sqft |
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| 12/26/2019 | Pending sale | $170,000$90/sqft |
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| 12/24/2019 | Listed for sale | $170,000-5%$90/sqft |
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| 12/20/2017 | Sold | $179,000$94/sqft |
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| 10/20/2017 | Listed for sale | $179,000$94/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,924 +7.6% | $186,700 -19.2% |
| 2024 | $3,646 +7% | $231,100 |
| 2023 | $3,408 +1.2% | $231,100 +26% |
| 2022 | $3,366 -2.3% | $183,400 |
| 2021 | $3,447 +7.1% | $183,400 +6.9% |
| 2020 | $3,218 +9.2% | $171,600 |
| 2019 | $2,946 -11.6% | $171,600 +12.9% |
| 2018 | $3,332 | $152,000 -11% |
| 2017 | -- | $170,700 +3.1% |
| 2016 | $4,010 | $165,600 |
| 2015 | $4,010 +6.4% | $165,600 +6.9% |
| 2014 | $3,768 | $154,900 |
| 2013 | -- | $154,900 -0.4% |
| 2012 | -- | $155,500 |
| 2011 | -- | $155,500 +7% |
| 2010 | -- | $145,300 |
| 2009 | -- | $145,300 -5% |
| 2008 | -- | $153,000 |
| 2007 | -- | $153,000 +4.6% |
| 2006 | -- | $146,300 |
| 2005 | -- | $146,300 +10% |
| 2003 | -- | $132,940 +7.8% |
| 2002 | -- | $123,300 |
| 2001 | -- | $123,300 |
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Neighborhood: 50169
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- 9/10Mitchellville Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.3 mi
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- Iowa
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- Mitchellville
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- 501 Center Ave N