Character, charm & potential await in this home near Simpson College built in 1900. Hand carved front door, beautiful staircase, hardwood floors, original woodwork, colonnades - the list goes on! Come put your touches on this home - 3 Bedrooms, 2 baths and unlimited potential. Steel siding, updated roof (2018). 1 car detached garage + extra shed. Enclosed back porch & large yard. Warranty too!
Sold for $168,000
$168,000
509 N Howard St, Indianola, IA 50125
3beds
1,730sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
0.26 Acres Lot
$167,500 Zestimate®
$97/sqft
$2,106 Estimated rent
Home value
$167,500
$159,000 - $176,000
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Original woodworkUpdated roofHardwood floorsLarge yardEnclosed back porchBeautiful staircase
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Listed by:
Emily Keller - Lampman (515)453-6600,
Iowa Realty Indianola
Bought with:
Hernandez, Marlin
Keller Williams Realty GDM
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 728587
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: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,730
- Total interior livable area: 1,730 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Storage
Lot
- Size: 0.26 Acres
- Dimensions: 75 x 150
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 48030030012
- Zoning: Res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Two Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Metal Siding
- Foundation: Block, Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1900
Details
- Warranty included: Yes
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Indianola
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $97/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $213,800
- Annual tax amount: $3,463
- Date on market: 10/17/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 64 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/20/2026 | Sold | $168,000-9.1%$97/sqft |
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| 12/22/2025 | Pending sale | $184,900$107/sqft |
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| 11/11/2025 | Price change | $184,900-2.6%$107/sqft |
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| 10/17/2025 | Listed for sale | $189,900$110/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,278 -2.1% | $213,800 +0.4% |
| 2024 | $3,348 +0.3% | $212,900 |
| 2023 | $3,338 +1.2% | $212,900 +23.9% |
| 2022 | $3,300 +0.6% | $171,800 |
| 2021 | $3,280 -5.2% | $171,800 +6.4% |
| 2020 | $3,461 +5.3% | $161,400 |
| 2019 | $3,288 +10.7% | $161,400 +8.6% |
| 2018 | $2,970 +2.6% | $148,600 |
| 2017 | $2,894 +9.3% | $148,600 +8.4% |
| 2016 | $2,648 | $137,100 |
| 2015 | $2,648 | $137,100 -0.1% |
| 2014 | $2,648 +16.9% | $137,200 |
| 2013 | $2,266 -7.8% | -- |
| 2012 | $2,458 +7.2% | -- |
| 2011 | $2,292 +3.2% | -- |
| 2010 | $2,222 -5.8% | -- |
| 2009 | $2,360 +1.9% | -- |
| 2008 | $2,316 +5.2% | -- |
| 2007 | $2,202 | -- |
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Neighborhood: 50125
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Whittier Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.9 mi
- 6/10Indianola Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 9/10Indianola High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Indianola
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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