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    • Price cut: $10K (7/7)
    $250,000

    601 E 5th St, Prairie City, IA 50228

    4beds
    1,628sqft
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1915
    0.4 Acres Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $154/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Back porchCedar lined closetsHardwood floorsPotting shedGazebo includedLarge eat-in kitchenDining room
    Meticulously maintained 4 bedroom home located on the East side of Prairie City. Nestled on .40 of an acre this home is loaded with character and maintained with heart since 1962 when the Seller moved in. Hard wood floors, 5 panel wood doors, built-ins, some replacement windows in 2003 & basement windows in 2013. Upstairs offers 3 bedrooms (cedar lined closets) & full bath. Main floor consists of the large eat-in kitchen, 4th bedroom, living room, dining room and back porch. Unfinished basement. Potting shed, gazebo included. Boarder Magic around the landscaping. Leafguard. 24x26 double detached garage with concrete & electric. Schedule your appointment to tour this classic home today!
    36 days
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    533
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    Likely to sell faster than

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Jill Veenstra (641)780-4883,

    Home Realty

    Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 742637MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

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      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 4
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 1
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      • Main level bedrooms: 1
      Heating
      • Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Appliances
      • Included: Built-In Oven, Cooktop, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
      Features
      • Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen
      • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
      • Basement: Unfinished
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,628
      • Total interior livable area: 1,628 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: Garage
      • Garage spaces: 2
      Features
      • Levels: One and One Half
      • Stories: 1.5
      Lot
      • Size: 0.4 Acres
      • Dimensions: 132 x 132
      • Features: Rectangular Lot
      Details
      • Parcel number: 1601111001
      • Zoning: Res

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: One and One Half Story
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Frame
      • Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
      Condition
      • Year built: 1915

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public

      Community & HOA

      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Prairie City

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $154/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $217,900
      • Annual tax amount: $3,095
      • Date on market: 6/10/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 36 days
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
      • Road surface type: Asphalt

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        Estimated sales range

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        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        7/7/2026Price change$250,000-3.8%$154/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #742637 Report a problem
        6/10/2026Listed for sale$260,000$160/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #742637 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$2,936 +0.1%$217,900 +9.8%
        2024$2,934 +2.2%$198,370
        2023$2,872 +6.9%$198,370 +20.5%
        2022$2,686 +6.3%$164,680 +7%
        2021$2,526 -5.2%$153,950 +14.6%
        2020$2,664 +10.8%$134,350
        2019$2,404 -3.3%$134,350 +14.8%
        2018$2,486 +11%$117,040
        2017$2,240 +2.9%$117,040
        2016$2,176 $117,040
        2015$2,176 +6.8%$117,040
        2014$2,038 -7%$117,040
        2012$2,192 +1%--
        2011$2,170 +1.5%--
        2010$2,138 +9.5%--
        2009$1,952 +4.3%--
        2008$1,872 -1.7%--
        2007$1,904 +1.6%--
        2005$1,874 --
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 50228

        Getting around

        32 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        41 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        • District: Pcm (Prairie City-Monroe)

        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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