This lovely home sits in an ideal location on beautiful Drake Ave. in Centerville. The large corner lot is bordered by an alley on the side and another alley borders the back, giving easy access for an unattached garage to be built in the back yard. The home already has an attached, 2 car garage that is actually finished too nicely to be used as a garage. The stone facade and new sidewalks add so much curb appeal. The inside has several nicely done newer upgrades, but a touch of 1950's nostalgia was purposely left and only adds to the charm. A stunning wood burning fireplace adorns one entire wall in the living room, and there is an additional family room/dining room. Two bedrooms and 2 baths (one brand new and one that has been left with the original character) are on the main floor. The open concept kitchen currently has a laundry area, but there are also hookups in the basement. The basement walls have been replaced and finishing this space would be easy and would give so much more living space! A nonconforming bedroom and 1 bath are in the lower level and the storage is substantial. This gorgeous home is located within sight of the YMCA, a medical clinic, and only a short walk from the historic town square, which has so many unique shops and restaurants. The city park, with an amazing pool, tennis courts, and walking paths is also just a short jaunt from this awesome property. Drake Avenue is lined with stunning historic homes and is a highly sought-after neighborhood.
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$229,000
700 Drake Ave, Centerville, IA 52544
2beds
1,524sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1956
0.38 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$150/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Stone facadeLarge corner lotCorner lotOpen concept kitchenNew sidewalksWood burning fireplace
- 338 days |
- 133 |
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Listed by:
Penny Sharp 641-895-2789,
Sunrise Realty
Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6330254
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Basement: Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Common walls with other units/homes: 0
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,524 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Concrete
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Doors 36"+, Grab Bars In Bathroom, Partially Wheelchair
Lot
- Size: 0.38 Acres
- Dimensions: 100 x 165
Details
- Parcel number: 340011027280000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Wood Siding
Condition
- Year built: 1956
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: LANES 2ND
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Centerville
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $150/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $190,950
- Annual tax amount: $3,776
- Date on market: 7/29/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 332 days
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/24/2025 | Price change | $229,000-4.2%$150/sqft |
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| 8/25/2025 | Price change | $239,000-4%$157/sqft |
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| 8/23/2025 | Listed for sale | $249,000$163/sqft |
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| 8/18/2025 | Pending sale | $249,000$163/sqft |
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| 7/29/2025 | Listed for sale | $249,000+104.1%$163/sqft |
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| 2/25/2022 | Sold | $122,000-12.8%$80/sqft |
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| 2/10/2022 | Pending sale | $139,900$92/sqft |
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| 1/22/2022 | Price change | $139,900-9.7%$92/sqft |
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| 9/12/2021 | Listed for sale | $154,900$102/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,820 +1.2% | $190,950 +5% |
| 2024 | $3,776 +9.4% | $181,810 +7% |
| 2023 | $3,452 +13.8% | $169,920 +18.7% |
| 2022 | $3,034 +12% | $143,110 +1.5% |
| 2021 | $2,710 -0.7% | $141,030 +17.8% |
| 2020 | $2,728 -10.6% | $119,700 |
| 2019 | $3,053 +12.2% | $119,700 +3.6% |
| 2018 | $2,720 | $115,520 +6.6% |
| 2017 | $2,720 +11.8% | $108,400 |
| 2016 | $2,432 | $108,400 -1.9% |
| 2015 | $2,432 -6.4% | $110,470 |
| 2014 | $2,598 +6.3% | $110,470 |
| 2013 | $2,444 +8.1% | -- |
| 2012 | $2,260 +5.7% | -- |
| 2011 | $2,138 +2.4% | -- |
| 2010 | $2,088 +3.6% | -- |
| 2009 | $2,016 +3.7% | -- |
| 2007 | $1,944 | -- |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 52544
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Lakeview Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 3/10Howar Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 3/10Centerville High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.2 mi
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- Iowa
- Appanoose County
- Centerville
- 52544
- 700 Drake Ave






