Are you ready for those weekend getaways to the lake? This 940 sq ft finished cottage is full of charm! The complete renovation in 2019 included all new bathrooms, new kitchen with stainless steel appliances, new electrical, plumbing, roof, wrap-around deck, electric, sewer, and new heating & cooling systems. tile around the home, and a new chain link fence in the backyard, perfect for pets!Located just around the corner from the beach and boat launch, this cozy walkout ranch home with mature trees and a private backyard has seasonal views of the lake and pond. Includes a detached one car garage. Diamondhead Lake is stocked with fish and features two beaches along with a volleyball area. Tons of amenities are included in this association: disc golf course, bow hunting, hiking, and miles of ATV trails. I have a lot more pictures if you need. Asking $215,000, come take a look and shoot me an offer. Will work with buyers agents but need no help from realtors otherwise. Thanks
For sale by owner
$215,000
8117 Hickory St, Dexter, IA 50070
2beds
970sqft
Residential
Built in 1964
6,534 Square Feet Lot
$202,300 Zestimate®
$222/sqft
$331/mo HOA
What's special
Wrap-around deckMature treesAll new bathroomsTile around the homeDetached one car garagePrivate backyardCozy walkout ranch home
What the owner loves about this home
Affordable yet updated property
- 74 days
- 277
- 12
Listed by:
Property Owner (515) 822-8805
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Other, Electric
Cooling
- Other
Features
- Cable TV, Carpeting, Laminate Floors, See Reserved Items
- Flooring: Laminate
- Basement: Partially finished
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 970 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage - Detached
Features
- Exterior features: Other
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
Lot
- Size: 6,534 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 0001439800
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Residential
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Block
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1964
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Community
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $331 monthly
Location
- Region: Dexter
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $222/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $162,900
- Annual tax amount: $1,932
- Date on market: 7/21/2026
Estimated market value
$202,300
$190,000 - $216,000
$1,205/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/21/2026 | Listed for sale | $215,000-2.2%$222/sqft |
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| 11/15/2025 | Listing removed | $219,900$227/sqft |
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| 5/19/2025 | Listed for sale | $219,900+24.2%$227/sqft |
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| 8/7/2023 | Sold | $177,000-4.3%$182/sqft |
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| 7/6/2023 | Pending sale | $184,900$191/sqft |
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| 6/30/2023 | Listed for sale | $184,900$191/sqft |
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| 5/30/2023 | Pending sale | $184,900$191/sqft |
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| 5/17/2023 | Price change | $184,900-2.6%$191/sqft |
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| 4/12/2023 | Listed for sale | $189,900-9.6%$196/sqft |
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| 4/11/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 3/27/2023 | Listed for sale | $210,000+62.8%$216/sqft |
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| 8/2/2019 | Sold | $129,000-2.6%$133/sqft |
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| 8/2/2019 | Listed for sale | $132,500$137/sqft |
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| 7/15/2019 | Pending sale | $132,500$137/sqft |
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| 6/14/2019 | Price change | $132,500+1.9%$137/sqft |
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| 6/4/2019 | Listed for sale | $130,000+8.3%$134/sqft |
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| 8/14/2018 | Sold | $120,000-4%$124/sqft |
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| 7/21/2018 | Pending sale | $125,000$129/sqft |
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| 6/15/2018 | Listed for sale | $125,000$129/sqft |
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| 6/14/2018 | Pending sale | $125,000$129/sqft |
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| 5/10/2018 | Price change | $125,000-3.5%$129/sqft |
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| 5/3/2018 | Listed for sale | $129,500$134/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,932 +3.3% | $162,900 +5.1% |
| 2024 | $1,870 -1.2% | $155,000 |
| 2023 | $1,892 +1.2% | $155,000 +20% |
| 2022 | $1,870 -4.8% | $129,200 |
| 2021 | $1,964 +1% | $129,200 +7.9% |
| 2020 | $1,945 +6.1% | $119,700 +4.6% |
| 2019 | $1,833 +1029.6% | $114,400 +7.6% |
| 2018 | $162 +1.4% | $106,300 |
| 2017 | $160 | -- |
| 2016 | $160 | -- |
| 2015 | $160 -79.4% | $52,922 |
| 2014 | $778 +2.5% | $52,922 |
| 2013 | $759 +36% | -- |
| 2007 | $558 +3.7% | -- |
| 2005 | $538 | -- |
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Neighborhood: 50070
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: West Central Valley
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