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  • $190,000

    703 5th St, Colo, IA 50056

    3beds
    1,393sqft
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1900
    10,454 Square Feet Lot
    $191,200 Zestimate®
    $136/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    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!
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    Listed by:

    Sherry Hosteng (515)232-4663,

    RE/MAX Real Estate Center

    Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 738897MLS LogoOriginating 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

        DateEventPrice
        4/27/2026Pending sale$190,000$136/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #738897 Report a problem
        4/20/2026Listed for sale$190,000+58.3%$136/sqft
        Source: CIBR #69953 Report a problem
        10/19/2018Sold$120,000-3.6%$86/sqft
        Source: CIBR #49931 Report a problem
        9/11/2018Price change$124,500-7.4%$89/sqft
        Source: iHome Realty #49931 Report a problem
        9/3/2018Price change$134,500-3.6%$97/sqft
        Source: iHome Realty #49931 Report a problem
        8/23/2018Price change$139,500-3.7%$100/sqft
        Source: iHome Realty #49931 Report a problem
        8/17/2018Price change$144,900-3.3%$104/sqft
        Source: iHome Realty #49931 Report a problem
        8/6/2018Price change$149,900-3.2%$108/sqft
        Source: iHome Realty #49931 Report a problem
        7/23/2018Price change$154,900-3.1%$111/sqft
        Source: iHome Realty #49931 Report a problem
        7/2/2018Price change$159,900-3.1%$115/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        6/5/2018Listed for sale$165,000$118/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax 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

          Getting around

          28 / 100
          Car-Dependent
          34 / 100
          Somewhat Bikeable

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          • District: Colo-Nesco

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