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Sold for $259,500
    • $259,500

    540 S Oak Park Ave, Colfax, IA 50054

    4beds
    1,356sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1969
    0.79 Acres Lot
    $303,600 Zestimate®
    $191/sqft
    $1,765 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $303,600

    $288,000 - $319,000

    $1,765/mo

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    What's special

    Attached garageFormal dining areaLarge picture windowLarge rec room
    The Best of Both Worlds! This well loved home offers the peace and tranquility of small town living with all the hustle and bustle nearby of Newton, Altoona & DSM. Step inside to over 2,200 finished sqft. The main level offers a living room with a large picture window for natural light. This is open to the formal dining area. All appliances are included in the eat-in kitchen. There is no shortage of storage with the walls of cabinets that are extra deep! A short flight of steps leads up to the full bath & three bedrooms. The parents will want the super large one w/dbl closets! Finished lower level includes ½ bath, bedroom and a stunning wall of built-ins and fireplace. Try to spot the secret storage area! A few more steps down is a large rec room and unfinished area for the laundry room. Yep! The washer/dryer are included. The attached garage is perfect for rain or snow! Need more storage? You will appreciate the one car detached garage with carport at the back of the lot. There is an alleyway easement making it easy to pull in the boat or other small vehicles. This yard is ¾ of an acre with shade trees. Welcome Home to Colfax!

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    Listed by:

    Pennie Carroll (515)490-8025,

    Pennie Carroll & Associates

    Bought with:

    Steve Nissly

    RE/MAX Concepts

    Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 680816MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Electric, Forced Air, Gas
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
    Features
    • Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, See Remarks, Cable TV, Window Treatments
    • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Vinyl
    • Basement: Finished
    • Number of fireplaces: 1
    • Fireplace features: Gas, Vented, Fireplace Screen
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,356
    • Total interior livable area: 1,356 sqft
    • Finished area below ground: 850

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
    • Attached garage spaces: 2
    Features
    • Levels: Multi/Split
    • Exterior features: Fire Pit, Storage
    Lot
    • Size: 0.79 Acres
    • Dimensions: 178 x 196
    Details
    • Additional structures: Storage
    • Parcel number: 1112207007
    • Zoning: R

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Split Level,Traditional
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Brick, Frame
    • Foundation: Block
    • Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
    Condition
    • Year built: 1969
    Details
    • Warranty included: Yes

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
    HOA
    • Has HOA: No
    Location
    • Region: Colfax

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $191/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $288,750
    • Annual tax amount: $4,922
    • Date on market: 8/24/2023
    • Cumulative days on market: 19 days
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
    • Road surface type: Concrete

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    10/18/2023Sold$259,500$191/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #680816 Report a problem
    9/14/2023Pending sale$259,500$191/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #680816 Report a problem
    8/25/2023Listed for sale$259,500+43%$191/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #680816 Report a problem
    7/7/2017Sold$181,500-19.1%$134/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #540604 Report a problem
    2/8/2017Price change$224,400+12.3%$165/sqft
    Source: Heartland Iowa Realty #66860 Report a problem
    2/1/2017Price change$199,900-10.9%$147/sqft
    Source: Heartland Iowa Realty #66860 Report a problem
    12/30/2016Price change$224,400+1.1%$165/sqft
    Source: Iowa Realty - Doyle & DeVoe #66860 Report a problem
    12/20/2016Price change$221,900-0.2%$164/sqft
    Source: Iowa Realty - Doyle & DeVoe #66860 Report a problem
    12/13/2016Price change$222,400-0.2%$164/sqft
    Source: Iowa Realty - Doyle & DeVoe #66860 Report a problem
    12/6/2016Price change$222,900-0.7%$164/sqft
    Source: Iowa Realty - Doyle & DeVoe #66860 Report a problem
    11/30/2016Listed for sale$224,400$165/sqft
    Source: Iowa Realty - Doyle & DeVoe #66860 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$4,960 +4.5%$288,750 +10.8%
    2024$4,746 +0.6%$260,530 -1.7%
    2023$4,720 +9.8%$265,060 +22.7%
    2022$4,298 +2.6%$216,050 +7.8%
    2021$4,190 -1.2%$200,410 +8.8%
    2020$4,242 -0.3%$184,220
    2019$4,256 +25.5%$184,220 +9.1%
    2018$3,391 +6.9%$168,830 +20.9%
    2017$3,172 +0.6%$139,590
    2016$3,154 $139,590
    2015$3,154 +9.8%$139,590
    2014$2,872 +0.3%$139,590
    2012$2,864 -4.2%--
    2011$2,990 +1.4%--
    2010$2,950 +8.4%--
    2009$2,722 +1.5%--
    2008$2,682 +1.4%--
    2007$2,646 +4.6%--
    2005$2,530 --
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 50054

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    • District: Colfax-Mingo

    Source: DMMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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