BEAUTIFUL NATURE LOVER'S OASIS, COUNTRY RETREAT!!! Conveniently located on the northwest edge of What Cheer, just off of a paved road! Featuring an abundance of wildlife, a massive pond stocked with cat fish, blue gill, crappie, and some turtles. 25.66 wooded acres offering premium privacy! Down the long, private lane, under a canopy of trees, you will find a well maintained 4-5 BR, 2 BA home featuring a 2 car attached garage and a 30'x40' shop. Extra large rooms and closets! The spacious eat-in kitchen features 2 large pantries, ample cabinets, including a center island. Appliances are included! Large lving room opens to the formal dining area and stairway to the entry. Main level primary bedroom with ensuite bathroom. The finished lower level offers a family room, 3/4 bathroom, storage/utility/laundry room, and 3 more bedrooms. Updates include roof (2016), seamless gutters (2016), and several vinyl windows. LP tank included in the sale. Property is being sold as-is. Seller to replace septic system prior to closing. Come explore what this unique property has to offer! It's awaiting your personal touches. Call to schedule a showing!
Active - contingent
Price cut: $10K (6/10)
$489,000
701 W Fairground St, What Cheer, IA 50268
4beds
25.66Acres
Unimproved Land
Built in 1979
25.66 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$156/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Abundance of wildlife
- 302 days
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Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Nickole Leathers 641-295-4142,
Hometown Real Estate
Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6333489
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Basement: Full,Finished
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 3,136 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 1,472
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Lot
- Size: 25.66 Acres
- Dimensions: 1,117,750.00 SF Irregular
Details
- Parcel number: WCCOT060000
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: What Cheer
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $156/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $134,600
- Annual tax amount: $1,860
- Date on market: 11/6/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 303 days
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/10/2026 | Price change | $489,000-2%$156/sqft |
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| 5/13/2026 | Price change | $499,000-5%$159/sqft |
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| 11/6/2025 | Listed for sale | $525,000$167/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,528 -3% | $134,600 +11% |
| 2024 | $1,576 +7.2% | $121,240 |
| 2023 | $1,470 -10.6% | $121,240 +33.7% |
| 2022 | $1,644 -0.5% | $90,700 |
| 2021 | $1,652 -9.7% | $90,700 +6.7% |
| 2020 | $1,829 +3.4% | $84,970 -3.9% |
| 2019 | $1,768 -9.9% | $88,410 +6.8% |
| 2018 | $1,963 +26.3% | $82,810 -6.9% |
| 2017 | $1,554 -11.2% | $88,960 |
| 2016 | $1,750 | $88,960 |
| 2015 | $1,750 +1.3% | $88,960 |
| 2014 | $1,728 -13.1% | $88,960 |
| 2013 | $1,988 +10.1% | -- |
| 2012 | $1,806 | -- |
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