This sprawling ranch-style home on 2.3 acres with a walk-out basement — updated main-floor living and modern finishes throughout. The main level offers a completely renovated open living area, an expansive master suite. The home has a total of 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. Three bedrooms on the main floor, and one in the basement. There are two places to put your laundry, the main floor or the basement. The lower level walk-out includes a versatile toy/rec room and additional living space. Outdoor amenities include a screened-in porch and a stamped concrete patio for entertaining and year-round enjoyment. This property is a STUNNER. Check it out for yourself today!
For sale
$447,500
5218 Crest Dr, Cherokee, IA 51012
4beds
3baths
2,790sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1965
2.36 Acres Lot
$421,300 Zestimate®
$160/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Walk-out basementScreened-in porchModern finishes throughoutAdditional living spaceUpdated main-floor livingExpansive master suiteLower level walk-out
- 52 days
- 551
- 16
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Stephanie Zarr 712-229-1854,
EXIT Realty Midwest - Cherokee
Source: Northwest Iowa Regional BOR,MLS#: 833766
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Master, Bedroom, Full Bath, Dining, Kitchen, Family, Laundry, Half Bath, Other
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Water Softener: Owned
- Laundry: In Basement, Main Level
Features
- Brick Accent, Built-in Features, Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, Master Bath, New Bath, New Kitchen, Granite/Quartz, Kitchen Island
- Flooring: Hardwood, Luxury Vinyl
- Doors: French Doors
- Basement: Block,Finished,Walk-out
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Electric
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,790
- Total interior livable area: 2,790 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,890
- Finished area below ground: 900
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Gravel
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Multi-Level 3
- Patio & porch: 3 Season Porch, Deck, Patio
- Exterior features: Outdoor Fire Area, Lighting
Lot
- Size: 2.36 Acres
- Features: Landscaped, Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Storage Shed
- Parcel number: 190350725152005
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Brick, Steel Siding
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1965
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Rural Water
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Cherokee
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $160/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $456,490
- Annual tax amount: $3,982
- Price range: $447.5K - $447.5K
- Date on market: 7/10/2026
- Inclusions: All appliances and furnishings are negotiable
Estimated market value
$421,300
$400,000 - $442,000
$2,278/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $447,500+16.2%$160/sqft |
Source:  Northwest Iowa Regional BOR #833766 Report a problem | ||
| 5/6/2022 | Sold | $385,000-9.4%$138/sqft |
Source: Northwest Iowa Regional BOR #814832 Report a problem | ||
| 3/30/2022 | Listed for sale | $425,000$152/sqft |
Source: Northwest Iowa Regional BOR #814832 Report a problem | ||
| 3/21/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Northwest Iowa Regional BOR #814832 Report a problem | ||
| 10/20/2021 | Listed for sale | $425,000$152/sqft |
Source: Northwest Iowa Regional BOR #814832 Report a problem | ||
| 9/29/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Northwest Iowa Regional BOR Report a problem | ||
| 9/20/2021 | Listed for sale | $425,000+7.6%$152/sqft |
Source: Northwest Iowa Regional BOR #814832 Report a problem | ||
| 8/12/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 7/9/2021 | Pending sale | $395,000$142/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 6/10/2021 | Listed for sale | $395,000$142/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,982 -3% | $456,490 +11.1% |
| 2024 | $4,104 +20.8% | $411,010 |
| 2023 | $3,398 +9.5% | $411,010 +40.7% |
| 2022 | $3,102 -4.3% | $292,030 +10.1% |
| 2021 | $3,240 +3.5% | $265,320 |
| 2020 | $3,130 +61.2% | $265,320 |
| 2019 | $1,942 | $265,320 |
| 2018 | $1,942 +0.3% | $265,320 +62.5% |
| 2017 | $1,936 +2% | $163,242 |
| 2016 | $1,898 +12.2% | $163,242 +17% |
| 2015 | $1,692 +1.1% | $139,523 |
| 2014 | $1,674 -0.2% | $139,523 |
| 2013 | $1,678 +3.8% | -- |
| 2012 | $1,616 -1.1% | -- |
| 2011 | $1,634 +6.9% | -- |
| 2010 | $1,528 +5.4% | -- |
| 2009 | $1,450 +2.5% | -- |
| 2008 | $1,414 -5.6% | -- |
| 2007 | $1,498 | -- |
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Neighborhood: 51012
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Cherokee
- Middle: Cherokee
- High: Cherokee
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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