Enjoy the luxury of peace of mind with this completely worry-free, maintenance-free home. Fully and beautifully renovated inside and out including foundation, roof and gutters, siding, front porch, doors and windows, HVAC, water heater, completely rewired electrical, all new plumbing, drywall and insulation, 2 completely new full baths, all new kitchen with large peninsula and breakfast bar, flooring, paint, higher end appliances, and so much more! Great location with an extra large lot and new landscaping. This is a must-see to appreciate! More photos to come.
For sale
Price cut: $5K (7/21)
$154,900
709 Iowa Ave, Essex, IA 51638
3beds
1,394sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
6,098 Square Feet Lot
$150,400 Zestimate®
$111/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
All new plumbingHigher end appliancesDoors and windowsCompletely rewired electricalNew landscapingFront porchRoof and gutters
- 115 days |
- 286 |
- 10 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Julie O'hara 712-215-1506,
Jim Hughes Real Estate
Source: My State MLS,MLS#: 11730162
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Has Heating (Unspecified Type)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Oven, Washer
Features
- Basement: Partial
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,394
- Total interior livable area: 1,394 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,394
Property
Lot
- Size: 6,098 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 0126333130000
- Lease amount: $0
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Amps(0)
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Essex
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $111/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $34,460
- Annual tax amount: $428
- Date on market: 4/25/2026
- Date available: 04/24/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive
Estimated market value
$150,400
$143,000 - $158,000
$1,338/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/21/2026 | Price change | $154,900-3.1%$111/sqft |
Source: My State MLS #11730162 Report a problem | ||
| 6/30/2026 | Price change | $159,900-4.8%$115/sqft |
Source: My State MLS #11730162 Report a problem | ||
| 4/25/2026 | Listed for sale | $167,900+341.8%$120/sqft |
Source: My State MLS #11730162 Report a problem | ||
| 5/8/2024 | Sold | $38,000-30.9%$27/sqft |
Source:  NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6316069 Report a problem | ||
| 4/12/2024 | Pending sale | $55,000$39/sqft |
Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6316069 Report a problem | ||
| 4/5/2024 | Listed for sale | $55,000+189.5%$39/sqft |
Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6316069 Report a problem | ||
| 4/6/2022 | Sold | $19,000-33.3%$14/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
| 3/6/2022 | Listed for sale | $28,500+90%$20/sqft |
Source: Jim Hughes Real Estate Report a problem | ||
| 10/24/2001 | Sold | $15,000$11/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $428 -0.5% | $34,460 +44.2% |
| 2024 | $430 +7% | $23,900 +0.6% |
| 2023 | $402 +4.1% | $23,750 +13.1% |
| 2022 | $386 +10.9% | $20,990 +10.5% |
| 2021 | $348 +6.7% | $18,990 +22.6% |
| 2020 | $326 +9.4% | $15,490 |
| 2019 | $298 -3.9% | $15,490 +2.8% |
| 2018 | $310 +7.6% | $15,070 |
| 2017 | $288 -11.7% | $15,070 |
| 2016 | $326 | $15,070 |
| 2015 | $326 -1.8% | $15,070 -1.6% |
| 2014 | $332 +8.9% | $15,320 |
| 2013 | $305 +5.2% | -- |
| 2012 | $290 -4% | -- |
| 2011 | $302 +6.3% | -- |
| 2010 | $284 | -- |
| 2009 | $284 +2.9% | -- |
| 2008 | $276 +12.2% | -- |
| 2007 | $246 -3.1% | -- |
| 2005 | $254 | -- |
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Neighborhood: 51638
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 1/10Essex Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 3/10Essex Junior-Senior High SchoolGrades: 6-12Distance: 0.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Essex
Source: My State MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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