A true gem! Full of character and timeless appeal, this 3-bed, 1-bath home in Colo offers charm you don’t find every day. Inside, you’ll love the original woodwork, hardwood floors, pocket doors, and stunning detailed wooden doors with vintage knobs. A gorgeous built-in china cabinet with glass doors and drawers adds both charm and functionality.
The main floor features 2 bedrooms plus a versatile bonus room—perfect for an office, dressing/makeup room, workout space, den, or playroom—along with a formal dining room and convenient main floor laundry. The spacious kitchen offers abundant cabinetry, updated backsplash and countertops, and all appliances stay. The bathroom features a tiled surround and porcelain tub, blending classic style with everyday function.
Upstairs includes the 3rd bedroom and an unfinished attic space full of potential for future expansion.
Outside, enjoy the covered front porch and covered back patio, surrounded by lush landscaping and established perennials. The backyard is ideal for relaxing or entertaining with a firepit, swing, and raised garden beds—one already planted with strawberries. A 2-car garage provides ample parking, while the bonus space behind it offers endless possibilities for hobbies, a man cave, or she shed, complete with a portable heater/AC unit and hardwired surround sound system that stay.
Packed with character, flexibility, and opportunity—this home is ready for its next owner!
Pending
$190,000
703 5th St, Colo, IA 50056
3beds
1,393sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
10,454 Square Feet Lot
$191,200 Zestimate®
$136/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 59 days |
- 19 |
- 0 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Sherry Hosteng (515)232-4663,
RE/MAX Real Estate Center
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 738897
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Separate/Formal Dining Room, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Partial
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,393
- Total interior livable area: 1,393 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Patio & porch: Covered, Patio
- Exterior features: Fire Pit, Patio
Lot
- Size: 10,454 Square Feet
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 1208406120
- Zoning: RES
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: One and One Half Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Colo
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $136/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $178,000
- Annual tax amount: $3,007
- Date on market: 4/20/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 67 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Estimated market value
$191,200
$182,000 - $201,000
$1,139/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/27/2026 | Pending sale | $190,000$136/sqft |
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| 4/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $190,000+58.3%$136/sqft |
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| 10/19/2018 | Sold | $120,000-3.6%$86/sqft |
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| 9/11/2018 | Price change | $124,500-7.4%$89/sqft |
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| 9/3/2018 | Price change | $134,500-3.6%$97/sqft |
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| 8/23/2018 | Price change | $139,500-3.7%$100/sqft |
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| 8/17/2018 | Price change | $144,900-3.3%$104/sqft |
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| 8/6/2018 | Price change | $149,900-3.2%$108/sqft |
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| 7/23/2018 | Price change | $154,900-3.1%$111/sqft |
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| 7/2/2018 | Price change | $159,900-3.1%$115/sqft |
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| 6/5/2018 | Listed for sale | $165,000$118/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,822 +3.1% | $178,000 +7.4% |
| 2024 | $2,738 +6% | $165,700 |
| 2023 | $2,582 +24.7% | $165,700 +30.8% |
| 2022 | $2,070 -2% | $126,700 |
| 2021 | $2,112 -2.2% | $126,700 +6.7% |
| 2020 | $2,160 +9% | $118,700 |
| 2019 | $1,981 +3.3% | $118,700 +3.7% |
| 2018 | $1,918 +9.1% | $114,500 |
| 2017 | $1,758 -3.3% | $114,500 +11.9% |
| 2016 | $1,818 | $102,300 |
| 2015 | $1,818 +5.9% | $102,300 +1.1% |
| 2014 | $1,716 | $101,200 |
| 2013 | -- | $101,200 +1% |
| 2012 | -- | $100,200 |
| 2011 | $1,632 +9.1% | $100,200 -7.9% |
| 2010 | $1,496 +49.6% | $108,800 |
| 2009 | $1,000 +19.9% | $108,800 -1.4% |
| 2008 | $834 +6.1% | $110,300 |
| 2007 | $786 -1% | -- |
| 2006 | $794 -0.5% | -- |
| 2005 | $798 -14.9% | -- |
| 2004 | $938 | $92,300 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 50056
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Colo-Nesco Jr./Sr. High Learning CenterGrades: 5-12Distance: 0.4 mi
- 6/10Colo-Nesco Elementary Learning CenterGrades: PK-4Distance: 10.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Colo-Nesco
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- Iowa
- Story County
- Colo
- 50056
- 703 5th St






