Welcome to this charming ranch that blends classic character with modern updates. This 3-bedroom, 1-bath home has all hard surface floors! The kitchen includes a cozy eat-in area, while the updated bathroom adds a touch of style. Enjoy two living spaces plus a wood-burning fireplace for added warmth. Built-in corner cabinets and rounded archway doors add to the home's charm. New LVP flooring and interior paint will impress. Step outside to a fully fenced, private backyard ready for entertaining or quiet evenings. The single car attached garage and generous sized drive provide ample space for multiple cars. All appliances stay, and with hard-surface floors throughout, this home is move-in ready and low-maintenance!
Sold for $200,000
$200,000
854 Lafayette Ave, Story City, IA 50248
3beds
1,332sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1948
10,018 Square Feet Lot
$204,800 Zestimate®
$150/sqft
$1,258 Estimated rent
Home value
$204,800
$184,000 - $227,000
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Updated bathroomTwo living spacesHard surface floorsSingle car attached garageFully fenced private backyardGenerous sized driveRounded archway doors
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Listed by:
Stephanie Mehmen 515-334-4900,
Keller Williams Greater DM,
Member Non 515-296-4680,
CENTRAL IOWA BOARD OF REALTORS
Bought with:
Tyler/Megan Frederiksen, S6306700
Norsemen Realty Team - Friedrich Iowa Realty
Source: CIBR,MLS#: 68918
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
Full bathroom
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Basement
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: Luxury Vinyl, Hardwood
- Basement: Full,Partial
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,332
- Total interior livable area: 1,332 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage
- Has garage: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 10,018 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 0112183100
- Zoning: RES
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Fiber Cement Board
- Foundation: Block, Tile
Condition
- Year built: 1948
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Story City
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $150/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $189,000
- Annual tax amount: $2,726
- Date on market: 11/11/2025
- Road surface type: Hard Surface
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/2/2026 | Sold | $200,000$150/sqft |
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| 11/17/2025 | Pending sale | $200,000$150/sqft |
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| 11/10/2025 | Price change | $200,000-2.4%$150/sqft |
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| 10/27/2025 | Pending sale | $205,000$154/sqft |
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| 10/17/2025 | Price change | $205,000-4.7%$154/sqft |
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| 9/4/2025 | Listed for sale | $215,000+33.5%$161/sqft |
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| 5/14/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 4/22/2024 | Listed for rent | $1,500-9.1%$1/sqft |
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| 5/21/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 5/5/2023 | Listed for rent | $1,650$1/sqft |
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| 2/9/2021 | Sold | $161,000-2.4%$121/sqft |
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| 11/18/2020 | Listed for sale | $165,000+39.8%$124/sqft |
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| 8/29/2014 | Sold | $118,000-1.3%$89/sqft |
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| 8/9/2014 | Pending sale | $119,500$90/sqft |
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| 8/9/2014 | Listed for sale | $119,500+8.1%$90/sqft |
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| 3/18/2010 | Sold | $110,500$83/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,726 +3.3% | $189,000 +2.6% |
| 2024 | $2,638 +8.4% | $184,200 |
| 2023 | $2,434 +9.3% | $184,200 +30% |
| 2022 | $2,226 +3.8% | $141,700 |
| 2021 | $2,144 -4.2% | $141,700 +6.4% |
| 2020 | $2,239 +3% | $133,200 |
| 2019 | $2,174 +7.6% | $133,200 +9.2% |
| 2018 | $2,020 +8.2% | $122,000 |
| 2017 | $1,866 +10.7% | $122,000 +9.3% |
| 2016 | $1,686 | $111,600 |
| 2015 | $1,686 +12.7% | $111,600 +17.5% |
| 2014 | $1,496 | $95,000 |
| 2013 | -- | $95,000 -1.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $96,400 |
| 2011 | $1,482 +14.2% | $96,400 -0.3% |
| 2010 | $1,298 +6% | $96,700 |
| 2009 | $1,224 +3% | $96,700 +0.6% |
| 2008 | $1,188 -3.1% | $96,100 |
| 2007 | $1,226 +1.2% | -- |
| 2006 | $1,212 +10% | -- |
| 2005 | $1,102 -4% | -- |
| 2004 | $1,148 -17.9% | $84,700 |
| 2003 | $1,398 -0.2% | -- |
| 2002 | $1,400 +0.1% | $43,617 -3.6% |
| 2001 | $1,399 | $45,237 |
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Neighborhood: 50248
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