$165,000
$104K PRICE DROP

116 N 3rd Ave Villisca, IA 50864

Estimated payment $1,176/month

Total Views 14,514
4 Beds
2 Baths
2,906 Sq Ft
$57 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Fireplace
  • Laundry Room
  • Heating System Uses Steam

About This Home

Historic character, remarkable space, and an incredible opportunity at $165,000! Built in 1855, this distinctive Antebellum-style home offers over 2,900 sq ft on a 27,000 sq ft lot. Original character shines through quarter-sawn oak woodwork, 8-ft pocket doors, curved walls, brass fixtures, a grand staircase and two ornate fireplaces. The main floor offers flexible living spaces, spacious kitchen and full bath/laundry; upstairs are 3 bedrooms, full bath and a cozy landing ideal for reading or workspace. The seller has continued investing in essential systems and maintenance, with recent servicing and improvements completed. Outside, enjoy brick pathways, mature fruit trees, inviting porches, back deck with screened gazebo, 2-car garage and shed/workshop. Bring your vision and make this extraordinary piece of history your own!

Listing Agent

Dee Dino

Rubey Realty Brokerage Phone: 660-853-9137 License #*** Listed on: 09/26/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1855

Lot Details

  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Vinyl Fence

Parking

  • 2

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Frame Construction
  • Metal Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Insulated Windows

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Freezer

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Linoleum
  • Vinyl

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Brick Basement
  • Basement Storage

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • Boiler Heating System
  • 200+ Amp Service

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1855

Lot Details

0.62 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1855
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Co List Office Mls Id: NOC28038
  • Inclusions: 24x24 Detached Garage 11'8x17'8 Garden Shed 12'x12' Gazebo Shared entry to driveway with property on North side.
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2906
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Linoleum, Vinyl
  • Basement: Partial, Concrete, Unfinished, Brick/Mortar, Storage Space
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Insulated Windows
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Electric, Living Room, Other
  • Fireplaces: 2

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Partial, Vinyl
  • Roof: Shingle, Metal
  • Construction Type: Brick, Frame, Vinyl Siding
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Common Walls: 0
  • Other Structures: Storage

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Detached Garage, Outside, Concrete, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating: Boiler, Fireplace(s), Forced Air, Steam
  • Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 150' x 180' = 27,000SqFt
  • Lot Size Units: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2023

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Tax History

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Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $3,238 $220,900 $124,000 $96,900
2024 $3,244 $235,500 $124,400 $111,100
2023 $3,244 $249,800 $121,300 $128,500
2022 $3,069 $241,100 $124,400 $116,700
2021 $2,730 $188,100 $101,100 $87,000
2020 $2,663 $179,900 $88,000 $91,900
2019 $2,492 $172,200 $96,600 $75,600
2018 $2,353 $167,200 $77,300 $89,900
2017 $2,233 $137,280 $0 $0
2016 $1,982 $124,800 $41,700 $83,100
2015 $1,580 $95,100 $37,900 $57,200
2014 $1,433 $70,840 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/20/2026 08/20/26 Price Changed $165,000 -13.2% $57 / Sq Ft
07/15/2026 07/15/26 Price Changed $190,000 0.0% $65 / Sq Ft
07/15/2026 07/15/26 For Sale $190,000 -4.5% $65 / Sq Ft
07/01/2026 07/01/26 Pending -- -- --
05/30/2026 05/30/26 Price Changed $199,000 -11.6% $68 / Sq Ft
04/25/2026 04/25/26 Price Changed $225,000 -6.3% $77 / Sq Ft
02/27/2026 02/27/26 Price Changed $240,000 -5.9% $83 / Sq Ft
01/15/2026 01/15/26 Price Changed $255,000 -1.5% $88 / Sq Ft
10/28/2025 10/28/25 Price Changed $259,000 -3.7% $89 / Sq Ft
09/26/2025 09/26/25 For Sale $269,000 -- $93 / Sq Ft
Source: NoCoast MLS

Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Closed -- No Value Available
Previous Owner $55,548 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Source: NoCoast MLS

MLS Number: NOC6332249

NoCoast MLS

APN: 641-22-23-290200-00

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