Looking for the charm of small-town Iowa living with the opportunity to make a home your own? Located in the welcoming community of Mount Ayr, Iowa, this ranch-style home sits on a spacious corner lot in a quiet neighborhood just a short distance from the elementary and high school, the newer Mount Ayr hospital, and the Hy-Vee grocery store. This home offers 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a spacious living room, large family room, hot tub room, main-floor laundry just off the kitchen, concrete driveway, and a 2-car garage. With its functional layout and generous living spaces, the property provides a great opportunity for someone looking to add their own updates and personal touches over time. Enjoy the benefits of a peaceful community with conveniences nearby, including a newer community swimming pool, local shopping, healthcare, and schools all within minutes. Whether you're looking for a starter home, investment opportunity, or a quieter pace of life, this property offers plenty of potential in a friendly small-town setting.
Active
Price cut: $21.5K (7/21)
$228,000
704 E Monroe St, Mount Ayr, IA 50854
3beds
2,964sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1967
0.3 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$77/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Ranch-style homeLarge family roomSpacious corner lotHot tub room
- 101 days |
- 227 |
- 7 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Cherri L Vos 641-340-1289,
RE/MAX Revolution
Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6338421
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,964 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached
- Garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Lot
- Size: 0.3 Acres
- Dimensions: 99 x 132
Details
- Parcel number: 005627
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
Condition
- Year built: 1967
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Mount Ayr
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $77/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $252,087
- Annual tax amount: $3,814
- Date on market: 5/18/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 102 days
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/21/2026 | Price change | $228,000-8.6%$77/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #740410 Report a problem | ||
| 6/4/2026 | Price change | $249,500-4%$84/sqft |
Source:  NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6338421 Report a problem | ||
| 5/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $260,000$88/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #740410 Report a problem | ||
| 5/5/2026 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 4/30/2026 | Listed for sale | $260,000$88/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,814 -1.5% | $252,087 +17.3% |
| 2024 | $3,874 +22.1% | $214,941 |
| 2023 | $3,174 +4.8% | $214,941 +43.6% |
| 2022 | $3,028 -4.9% | $149,655 |
| 2021 | $3,184 -5.4% | $149,655 +4.5% |
| 2020 | $3,366 -2.3% | $143,208 |
| 2019 | $3,446 | $143,208 +9.8% |
| 2018 | -- | $130,460 |
| 2017 | $2,864 +3.6% | $130,460 |
| 2016 | $2,764 -0.2% | -- |
| 2015 | $2,770 +0.2% | $121,070 |
| 2014 | $2,764 +2.4% | $121,070 |
| 2013 | $2,700 -2.9% | -- |
| 2012 | $2,782 +3.3% | -- |
| 2011 | $2,694 +5.9% | -- |
| 2010 | $2,544 +11.5% | -- |
| 2009 | $2,282 +3.8% | -- |
| 2008 | $2,198 -0.8% | -- |
| 2007 | $2,216 +7.1% | -- |
| 2005 | $2,070 | -- |
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Neighborhood: 50854
Getting around
38 / 100
Car-DependentNearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Mount Ayr Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 8/10Mount Ayr High SchoolGrades: 6-12Distance: 0.3 mi
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