Located in the picturesque countryside between Norwalk and Indianola, a private serene cottage sits off a short gravel road. This 2.74 wooded acre lot will have you feeling completely at peace. The 1.5 story home built in 1910 is full of charm. On the main level you will find the mud area, kitchen, dining room, 1 bedroom, living space and a gorgeous light filled sun room that will make you feel like you've stepped into a English greenhouse. Upstairs you will find the bathroom and 2 additional bedrooms. The property also includes a large separate garage that can hold up to 4 cars, as well as an additional bonus space above that is unfinished an can be transformed into any additional space you desire. There is also a chicken coop, beautiful garden just off a historic building currently being used as a garden shed, and also another outbuilding. If you're ready to trade suburban life for a cottage in the countryside, this is it.
Pending
$394,900
8784 95th Ave, Indianola, IA 50125
3beds
1,044sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1910
2.75 Acres Lot
$386,900 Zestimate®
$378/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Private serene cottageMud areaChicken coopBeautiful gardenDining room
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Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Pennie Carroll (515)490-8025,
Pennie Carroll & Associates,
Kendal Burzacott 515-577-2460,
Pennie Carroll & Associates
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 748353
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Propane
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Dining Area
- Basement: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,044
- Total interior livable area: 1,044 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 4
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck, Hot Tub/Spa
- Has spa: Yes
Lot
- Size: 2.75 Acres
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 14000090682
- Zoning: A1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: One and One Half Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1910
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Rural
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Indianola
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $378/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $363,600
- Annual tax amount: $4,441
- Date on market: 8/31/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 9 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Gravel
Estimated market value
$386,900
$368,000 - $406,000
$1,400/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/9/2026 | Pending sale | $394,900$378/sqft |
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| 8/31/2026 | Price change | $394,900+14.5%$378/sqft |
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| 4/5/2022 | Listed for sale | $345,000$330/sqft |
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| 4/5/2022 | Pending sale | $345,000$330/sqft |
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| 4/5/2022 | Listed for sale | $345,000$330/sqft |
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| 4/4/2022 | Sold | $345,000$330/sqft |
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| 2/18/2022 | Pending sale | $345,000$330/sqft |
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| 2/17/2022 | Listed for sale | $345,000+91.7%$330/sqft |
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| 12/15/2021 | Sold | $180,000-10%$172/sqft |
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| 11/5/2021 | Pending sale | $199,900$191/sqft |
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| 11/2/2021 | Listed for sale | $199,900$191/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,854 +1% | $363,600 +22.4% |
| 2024 | $3,814 +14.5% | $297,000 |
| 2023 | $3,330 +32.7% | $297,000 +30.1% |
| 2022 | $2,510 -2.7% | $228,200 +27.3% |
| 2021 | $2,580 -4% | $179,300 +4.7% |
| 2020 | $2,688 +8.3% | $171,200 |
| 2019 | $2,481 +1% | $171,200 +11.9% |
| 2018 | $2,457 +2.8% | $153,000 |
| 2017 | $2,390 +6.3% | $153,000 +5.9% |
| 2016 | $2,248 | $144,500 |
| 2015 | $2,248 | $144,500 +3.4% |
| 2014 | $2,248 +16.1% | $139,800 |
| 2013 | $1,936 -6.3% | -- |
| 2012 | $2,066 -7.9% | -- |
| 2011 | $2,242 +2.7% | -- |
| 2010 | $2,182 -0.4% | -- |
| 2009 | $2,190 +2% | -- |
| 2008 | $2,148 +55.9% | -- |
| 2007 | $1,378 | -- |
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Neighborhood: 50125
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Indianola
Source: DMMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.




