assessed @ 293,000 need we say more? Being sold as is with all pp included at the time of closing. Websters definition of affordable housing in this area is, *521 Douglas St. Merrill Iowa*. Cosmetically? Yes, it needs some love. But this fully functional home has been enjoyed by the same lovely couple for the past +/- 50 years until 2 weeks ago..... this could be a real opportunity for someone to make a new start....
Sold for $170,000
$170,000
521 Douglas St, Merrill, IA 51038
2beds
2baths
1,448sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1967
0.3 Acres Lot
$174,600 Zestimate®
$117/sqft
$1,466 Estimated rent
Home value
$174,600
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Listed by:
Misty J Szczech 712-540-1941,
Exit Realty Midwest - LeMars,
Clark F Goodchild 712-540-6469,
Exit Realty Midwest - LeMars
Bought with:
Misty J Szczech, S59137
Exit Realty Midwest - LeMars
Source: Northwest Iowa Regional BOR,MLS#: 830322
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Kitchen, Living, Dining, Bedroom, Laundry, Other
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- 2 Central
Appliances
- Included: Water Softener: Owned
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Basement: Finished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,448
- Total interior livable area: 1,448 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,448
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Concrete
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Lot
- Size: 0.3 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 1810229010
- Zoning: res
- Zoning description: res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Combination
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1967
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: City
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Merrill
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $117/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $291,390
- Annual tax amount: $3,096
- Price range: $170K - $170K
- Date on market: 9/15/2025
- Inclusions: ALL personal property will remain with the property at closing of escrow. DO NOT touch or handle any personal property
- Exclusions: nothing EXCLUDED ......... everything on the property and inside the home will be included at the time of the sale, NOT BEFORE
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/30/2025 | Sold | $170,000+14.1%$117/sqft |
Source:  Northwest Iowa Regional BOR #830322 Report a problem | ||
| 9/23/2025 | Pending sale | $149,000$103/sqft |
Source: Northwest Iowa Regional BOR #830322 Report a problem | ||
| 9/15/2025 | Listed for sale | $149,000$103/sqft |
Source: Northwest Iowa Regional BOR #830322 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,092 +12.9% | $291,390 +12% |
| 2024 | $2,738 +3.9% | $260,090 -0.2% |
| 2023 | $2,636 +3.1% | $260,500 +27.6% |
| 2022 | $2,556 +9.6% | $204,120 |
| 2021 | $2,332 +1.7% | $204,120 +12.6% |
| 2020 | $2,294 +1.4% | $181,320 |
| 2019 | $2,262 -1.9% | $181,320 +7.1% |
| 2018 | $2,306 | $169,260 +7.5% |
| 2017 | $2,306 +10.4% | $157,380 |
| 2016 | $2,088 +6.7% | $157,380 +9.9% |
| 2015 | $1,956 | $143,210 |
| 2014 | $1,956 +9.3% | -- |
| 2013 | $1,790 -2.6% | -- |
| 2012 | $1,838 -1.4% | -- |
| 2011 | $1,864 +4% | -- |
| 2010 | $1,792 +1.2% | -- |
| 2009 | $1,770 +13.9% | -- |
| 2008 | $1,554 +7.3% | -- |
| 2007 | $1,448 +4.3% | -- |
| 2005 | $1,388 | -- |
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Neighborhood: 51038
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Kluckhohn Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 6 mi
- 8/10Le Mars Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 6 mi
- 7/10Le Mars High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 6 mi
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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