This move-in-ready home offers a great combination of recent updates, comfortable living, and plenty of outdoor space. Situated on a spacious double lot totaling approximately 0.38 acres, this property provides room to enjoy both inside and out. The exterior has been refreshed with new siding and new windows, giving the home an updated look while adding efficiency and peace of mind. Even more value comes with a new furnace and central A/C installed in 2023. A new back deck will be added prior to closing. Step inside to find numerous interior improvements, including new flooring, new doors, new trim, and an updated kitchen, creating a fresh and welcoming feel throughout the home. The unfinished basement offers plenty of additional space and potential for storage, a workshop, recreation area, or future finished living space. Outside, the large fenced-in backyard is a standout feature, offering plenty of room for pets, play, gardening, entertaining, or simply enjoying the outdoors. An additional garage/shed in the backyard provides valuable extra storage or workspace. With its extensive updates, spacious double lot, fenced backyard, additional outbuilding, and newer mechanicals, 908 3rd Ave SW is ready for its next owner to move in and make it home!
For sale
$175,000
908 3rd Ave SW, Oelwein, IA 50662
3beds
1,053sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1971
0.38 Acres Lot
$173,800 Zestimate®
$166/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Newer mechanicalsNew windowsNew flooringSpacious double lotUpdated kitchenNew trimNew doors
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Listed by:
Kelly L Walton 641-512-2303,
Ohl Iowa Realty, Inc
Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 20264581
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Other
- Level: Upper
Other
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Water Softener Owned
Features
- Basement: Block,Concrete,Radon Mitigation System
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,053 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Attached Garage, Detached Garage, Workshop in Garage
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Carport spaces: 3
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Fencing: Privacy
Lot
- Size: 0.38 Acres
- Dimensions: 81.72' x 200'
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Has additional parcels: Yes
- Parcel number: 1828179005
- Zoning: R-1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1971
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Oelwein
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $166/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $144,900
- Annual tax amount: $2,640
- Date on market: 9/22/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 33 days
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
$173,800
$165,000 - $182,000
$909/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/22/2026 | Listed for sale | $175,000-1.1%$166/sqft |
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| 9/22/2026 | Listing removed | $177,000$168/sqft |
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| 9/4/2026 | Listed for sale | $177,000+58%$168/sqft |
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| 10/26/2018 | Sold | $112,000$106/sqft |
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| 9/14/2018 | Price change | $112,000-6.6%$106/sqft |
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| 8/6/2018 | Price change | $119,900-2.5%$114/sqft |
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| 7/2/2018 | Listed for sale | $123,000+28.1%$117/sqft |
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| 12/20/2017 | Sold | $96,000-19.3%$91/sqft |
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| 9/12/2017 | Listed for sale | $119,000$113/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,210 +2.3% | $141,650 +13.9% |
| 2024 | $2,160 +12.4% | $124,370 |
| 2023 | $1,922 +0.8% | $124,370 +26% |
| 2022 | $1,906 -7.1% | $98,720 |
| 2021 | $2,052 +1.8% | $98,720 -2.8% |
| 2020 | $2,016 +48.7% | $101,570 |
| 2019 | $1,356 +5.1% | $101,570 +45.3% |
| 2018 | $1,290 -14.5% | $69,920 +1.6% |
| 2017 | $1,508 +20.4% | $68,830 |
| 2016 | $1,252 | $68,830 |
| 2015 | $1,252 +2% | -- |
| 2014 | $1,228 +1.7% | -- |
| 2013 | $1,208 -5.2% | -- |
| 2012 | $1,274 +3.7% | -- |
| 2011 | $1,228 +5.1% | -- |
| 2010 | $1,168 +8.3% | -- |
| 2009 | $1,078 +5.9% | -- |
| 2008 | $1,018 +4.9% | -- |
| 2007 | $970 +14.7% | -- |
| 2005 | $846 | -- |
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Neighborhood: 50662
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Oelwein
- Middle: Oelwein
- High: Oelwein
Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.




