Pride of ownership shines throughout this charming Norwalk 2-story loaded with character and natural light! Step inside and you'll immediately notice the beautiful hardwood floors and original woodwork. The main level features a spacious living room, formal dining room with a built-in buffet and convenient pass-through to the updated kitchen featuring newer cabinets, quartz countertops, farmhouse sink and stainless steel appliances. Upstairs you'll find a spacious primary bedroom with a large walk-in closet and window, an updated full bathroom and an additional bedroom. The lower level provides even more usable space with a living area, laundry area and half bath. Major updates include a new roof, concrete driveway and Pella back door in 2024, plus electrical updates and a radon mitigation system in 2021. Additional features include a fully fenced backyard, insulated storage shed and reverse osmosis water system in the kitchen. Located in the heart of Norwalk, this home offers a great combination of original character, modern conveniences and thoughtful updates. Call a Realtor and set up a showing today!
For sale
Price cut: $4.9K (10/13)
$265,000
523 Main St, Norwalk, IA 50211
2beds
1,352sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
9,600 Square Feet Lot
$259,700 Zestimate®
$196/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Original woodworkBeautiful hardwood floorsFully fenced backyardInsulated storage shed
- 40 days
- 575
- 54
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Chris Moore (515)554-4549,
RE/MAX Concepts,
Cameron Campos 515-778-5345,
RE/MAX Concepts
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 748576
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,352
- Total interior livable area: 1,352 sqft
Property
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Fencing: Wood
Lot
- Size: 9,600 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 60 x 160
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 63040000050
- Zoning: Res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Two Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Norwalk
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $196/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $249,000
- Annual tax amount: $4,264
- Date on market: 9/3/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 41 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
$259,700
$247,000 - $273,000
$1,811/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/13/2026 | Price change | $265,000-1.8%$196/sqft |
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| 9/3/2026 | Listed for sale | $269,900+8%$200/sqft |
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| 10/16/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 7/18/2021 | Pending sale | $249,900$185/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 6/20/2021 | Listed for sale | $249,900$185/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 6/17/2021 | Pending sale | $249,900$185/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 6/15/2021 | Listed for sale | $249,900+99.9%$185/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 6/5/2017 | Sold | $125,000-5.3%$92/sqft |
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| 3/25/2017 | Pending sale | $132,000$98/sqft |
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| 3/7/2017 | Listed for sale | $132,000$98/sqft |
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| 2/16/2017 | Pending sale | $132,000$98/sqft |
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| 1/24/2017 | Price change | $132,000-2.2%$98/sqft |
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| 12/9/2016 | Price change | $135,000-3.5%$100/sqft |
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| 11/22/2016 | Price change | $139,900-2.1%$103/sqft |
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| 11/8/2016 | Listed for sale | $142,900$106/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,082 +0.1% | $249,000 +15% |
| 2024 | $4,076 -5.1% | $216,600 |
| 2023 | $4,294 +44.3% | $216,600 +12.8% |
| 2022 | $2,976 +0.9% | $192,000 +34.8% |
| 2021 | $2,950 -3.7% | $142,400 +6.8% |
| 2020 | $3,062 +13.4% | $133,300 +1.4% |
| 2019 | $2,699 +7.4% | $131,500 +17.5% |
| 2018 | $2,513 +4.2% | $111,900 |
| 2017 | $2,412 +5.7% | $111,900 +4.6% |
| 2016 | $2,282 | $107,000 |
| 2015 | $2,282 | $107,000 +3.9% |
| 2014 | $2,282 +13% | $103,000 |
| 2013 | $2,020 +0.5% | -- |
| 2012 | $2,010 +3.3% | -- |
| 2011 | $1,946 +7.5% | -- |
| 2010 | $1,810 -6.2% | -- |
| 2009 | $1,930 +2.7% | -- |
| 2008 | $1,880 +4.7% | -- |
| 2007 | $1,796 | -- |
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Neighborhood: 50211
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Norwalk
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