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Sold for $340,000
  • $340,000

    520 Central Ave SE, Le Mars, IA 51031

    3beds
    3baths
    2,074sqft
    Single Family Residence, Residential
    Built in 1910
    8,712 Square Feet Lot
    $345,000 Zestimate®
    $164/sqft
    $2,304 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $345,000

    Estimated sales range

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    What's special

    Restored woodworkModern updatesAlley accessHardwood floorsGranite countertopsUpdated appliancesDual sinks
    520 Central Ave sits in the heart of LeMars, IA, where you are just steps from Foster Park and downtown LeMars and all it has to offer. Sitting on nearly a quarter-acre, this property has many outdoor amenities. An oversized double detached garage has alley access and is expansive with PLENTY of space to tinker or use for storage. The yard is fenced-in with an aesthetically pleasing picket fence. A covered front porch to sit and watch all the hustle and bustle or a spacious back patio for entertaining in more privacy, this property has both. The landscaping has been updated around the entire home, including a lawn sprinkler system in the rear with lines run to all of the flower beds. This 1910 two-story victorian home has been restored not only on the outside but in as well. The moment you step inside you will be wowed with all of the restored woodwork and hardwood floors, yet you will love all of the modern updates. There is nearly 1,200 finished square feet on the main floor with 9' ceilings throughout. The kitchen features granite countertops, eat-in peninsula, tons of storage, and updated appliances. Laundry is also housed on the main floor with a half bath included as well. The second floor boasts three spacious bedrooms and two bathrooms. The primary suite features a 3/4 en-suite bath with dual sinks and a walk-in tiled shower. Some key updates to note are: exterior paint, landscaping, fence, sprinkler system, HVAC (dual zone), water heater (2025), radon mitigation, restore hardwood flooring and stairs, added garage heater. This home is move-in ready and has been meticulously cared for inside and out.

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    Listed by:

    Adam Doughan 712-441-6097,

    Real Broker, LLC

    Bought with:

    Adam Stokes

    United Real Estate Solutions

    Source: Northwest Iowa Regional BOR,MLS#: 828974MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Main level bathrooms: 1
    • Main level bedrooms: 1
    Rooms
    • Room types: Other, Living, Kitchen, Bedroom, Master, 3/4 Bath, Full Bath
    Heating
    • Forced Air
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Water Softener: Rented
    • Laundry: Main Level
    Features
    • Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, Master Bath, New Kitchen, Granite/Quartz, Kitchen Island
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Basement: Partial,Unfinished
    • Number of fireplaces: 1
    • Fireplace features: Electric
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 2,074
    • Total interior livable area: 2,074 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 2,074
    • Finished area below ground: 0

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Detached, See Remarks, Garage Door Opener, Oversized, Concrete
    • Garage spaces: 2
    Features
    • Levels: Two
    • Stories: 2
    • Patio & porch: Patio, Porch
    • Fencing: Fenced
    Lot
    • Size: 8,712 Square Feet
    • Features: Landscaped, Lawn Sprinkler System, Level, Wooded
    Details
    • Parcel number: 1216189004

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
    Materials
    • Wood Siding
    • Roof: Shingle
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1910

    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: $164/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $301,370
    • Annual tax amount: $3,550
    • Price range: $340K - $340K
    • Date on market: 6/5/2025
    • Inclusions: Kitchen Appliances, Washer/Dryer
    • Exclusions: Negotiable: All Furniture Inside & Outside Excluded: Garage Tools & Shelves, Bird Houses

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    1/20/2026Sold$340,000-2.6%$164/sqft
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    12/4/2025Pending sale$349,000$168/sqft
    Source: Northwest Iowa Regional BOR #828974 Report a problem
    10/2/2025Price change$349,000-1.7%$168/sqft
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    8/12/2025Price change$355,000-2.7%$171/sqft
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    7/1/2025Price change$365,000-2.7%$176/sqft
    Source: Northwest Iowa Regional BOR #828974 Report a problem
    6/5/2025Listed for sale$375,000+29.3%$181/sqft
    Source: Northwest Iowa Regional BOR #828974 Report a problem
    8/1/2023Sold$290,000-3.3%$140/sqft
    Source: Northwest Iowa Regional BOR #819841 Report a problem
    1/31/2023Listed for sale$300,000+26.6%$145/sqft
    Source: Northwest Iowa Regional BOR #819841 Report a problem
    6/15/2020Sold$237,000-0.8%$114/sqft
    Source: Northwest Iowa Regional BOR #807861 Report a problem
    4/27/2020Pending sale$239,000$115/sqft
    Source: CENTURY 21 ProLink #807861 Report a problem
    2/11/2020Price change$239,000-2%$115/sqft
    Source: CENTURY 21 ProLink #807861 Report a problem
    12/3/2019Price change$244,000-6.1%$118/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    11/25/2019Listed for sale$259,900$125/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$3,554 +0.1%$301,370 +11.1%
    2024$3,550 +6%$271,340 -2.3%
    2023$3,350 +1%$277,670 +22.6%
    2022$3,316 +2.9%$226,420
    2021$3,222 +56.6%$226,420 +8.1%
    2020$2,058 +10.5%$209,450 +54%
    2019$1,862 -2.9%$136,010 +7.9%
    2018$1,918 $126,080 -0.2%
    2017$1,918 -4.3%$126,280
    2016$2,004 +9.5%$126,280 +9.2%
    2015$1,830 $115,680
    2014$1,830 +6%--
    2013$1,726 -2.8%--
    2012$1,776 +1.6%--
    2011$1,748 +3.3%--
    2010$1,692 +8.3%--
    2009$1,562 +7%--
    2008$1,460 +10.1%--
    2007$1,326 +9.2%--
    2005$1,214 --
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 51031

    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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