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    • Price cut: $12K (7/1)
    $307,900

    520 1st Ave SE, Le Mars, IA 51031

    3beds
    3baths
    2,180sqft
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    $2,178/mo
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    Single Family Residence, Residential
    Built in 1920
    7,840 Square Feet Lot
    $298,100 Zestimate®
    $141/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Newer garageFinished basementUpdated eat-in kitchenNewer sidingVinyl siding and insulationStamped patioSprinkler system
    MOVE IN READY! Extra Large Heated Garage. Imagine sitting on your front porch on a Beautiful Summer night, there is a slight relaxing breeze & a view of Foster Park? This can be a start of several Wonderful Moments and Memories in a Historically Registered 2-Story Home. Character of a timeless era, with some very essential Modern Upgrades. Owners have kept this Property in Meticulous Condition. 3 Bedrooms, 2 1/2 Baths plus a Finished Basement. Main Level: Walk through the front door into the Foyer Beautiful Original Hardwood found throughout. Living Area just to your right, go straight ahead your'll find the Dining area. Off to the right of that is a room used as a Study... Dining straight ahead is an updated Eat-in kitchen. Second Level: Three Bedrooms and a Full Bath (off the Primary BR please snoop in the closet and you'll find a "secret" room. Original Hardwood throughout once again. Lower Level: Recreation room there is a built in that can be used as a craft area this has extra lighting. Walk-in shower Bath and Laundry combination. Crawl Space (light switch around corner to the right) Exterior: Well Landscaped, picture perfect Lawn. Sprinkler syster, Newer Siding, Newer Garage - this is a Must See! Over the 25+ years Sellers have shown their pride of ownershiop by continuing to improve this property. *Main Floor Kitchen & 1/2 Bath *Finished Lower Level added 3/4 Bath - Onyx Shower, new Drain, newer Sewer -- Line that runs 3' towards alley *13 New Windows - Main Floor EZClean *Vinyl Siding & Insulation *HVAC System *Electrical *Plumbing *RainBird Sprinkler System *Stamped Patio *Stripped some of the original wood/refinished *EXTRA Large Heated Garage with stairs to the attic - alot of storage. See attached list of dates and when projects were completed
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    Listed by:

    Lisa R Pageler 712-546-5550,

    1st Choice Realty

    Source: Northwest Iowa Regional BOR,MLS#: 833090MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 3
      • Main level bathrooms: 1
      Rooms
      • Room types: Kitchen, Dining, Living, Half Bath, Other, Bedroom, Full Bath, Family, 3/4 Bath
      Heating
      • Forced Air
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Appliances
      • Included: Water Softener: Rented
      Features
      • Built-in Features, Computer Area, Entrance Foyer
      • Flooring: Hardwood
      • Basement: Finished
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 2,180
      • Total interior livable area: 2,180 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 1,680
      • Finished area below ground: 500
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      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Oversized, Concrete
      • Garage spaces: 2
      Features
      • Levels: Two
      • Stories: 2
      • Patio & porch: Porch, Patio
      Lot
      • Size: 7,840 Square Feet
      • Features: Landscaped, Lawn Sprinkler System
      Details
      • Parcel number: 1216257004
      • Zoning: R
      • Zoning description: R

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
      Materials
      • Vinyl Siding
      • Roof: Shingle
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1920

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: City

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
      Location
      • Region: Le Mars

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $141/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $240,030
      • Annual tax amount: $2,640
      • Price range: $307.9K - $307.9K
      • Date on market: 5/23/2026
      • Inclusions: Stove, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Microwave, Washer/Dryer

        Estimated market value

        $298,100

        $283,000 - $313,000

        $2,314/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        7/1/2026Price change$307,900-3.8%$141/sqft
        Source: Northwest Iowa Regional BOR #833090 Report a problem
        5/23/2026Listed for sale$319,900+120.8%$147/sqft
        Source: Northwest Iowa Regional BOR #833090 Report a problem
        9/1/2011Sold$144,900+51.7%$66/sqft
        Source: Northwest Iowa Regional BOR #42013608 Report a problem
        2/17/2001Sold$95,500$44/sqft
        Source: Agent Provided Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$2,640 +5.6%$240,030 +10.1%
        2024$2,500 +1.4%$217,940 +2.3%
        2023$2,466 +1.1%$212,990 +21.3%
        2022$2,440 +2.2%$175,570
        2021$2,388 +28.2%$175,570 +7.2%
        2020$1,862 +2.4%$163,740 +24.1%
        2019$1,818 -2.9%$131,960 +7%
        2018$1,872 $123,290 +1.9%
        2017$1,872 -2.1%$120,950
        2016$1,912 -0.4%$120,950
        2015$1,920 $120,950
        2014$1,920 +6%--
        2013$1,812 -2.7%--
        2012$1,862 +1.6%--
        2011$1,832 +3.3%--
        2010$1,774 +7.5%--
        2009$1,650 +15.9%--
        2008$1,424 +10.7%--
        2007$1,286 +10.1%--
        2005$1,168 --
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 51031

        Getting around

        60 / 100
        Somewhat Walkable
        41 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        Schools provided by the listing agent
        • Elementary: LeMars
        • Middle: LeMars
        • High: LeMars

        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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