$268,000

1303 E Howard St Creston, IA 50801

Estimated payment $1,690/month

Total Views 3,593
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,152 Sq Ft
$233 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • 5.22 Acre Lot
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Carpet
  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

The sellers have serious plans to make a move and have priced this property accordingly . Love that farmhouse vibe? More photos coming but why wait , book a tour. Have some critters but don't want to be out in the country? Then this is the place for you . Don't miss this energy efficient home featuring 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, spread across 1,152 square feet. With new carpeting and a newer HVAC system, comfort and peace of mind come standard. The property includes a open front shed & 3/4 closed shed sited on nearly 6 acres of land, complete with tensile fencing for you horse lovers-offering privacy and room to roam. This is an ideal opportunity for those seeking space, tranquility, and modern updates. Schedule your showing today! The sellers will not split the property but a buyer could. Sellers paying 3% buyer agent compensation. Sellers Agent offering a 30 Day $1k bonus .

Listing Agent

Ruth Bolinger

The Real Estate Store Listed on: 03/19/2026

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,955

Year Built

  • Built in 1921

Lot Details

  • 5.22 Acre Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,152 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Laminate Countertops

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,955

Year Built

Built in 1921

Lot Details

5.22 Acres

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • FloorCarpet: Yes
  • FloorVinyl: Yes
  • HamletID: 0
  • HasCentralAC: Yes
  • HeatFuelNaturalGas: Yes
  • HeatTypeForcedAir: Yes
  • IsNaturalGasAvailable: Yes
  • KitchenCounterType: Laminate
  • LandRentAmount: 0
  • Lot Size Acres: 5.22
  • Number Of Stories: 2
  • PercentageOfTaxThatIsDeductable: 0
  • PropertyCity: Creston
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • RenovationComments: 2021 HVAC updated ,
  • Renovation Year: 0
  • ResidentialStyle: Farm / Farmhouse
  • RoofAsphalt: Yes
  • SForSaleAndRForRental: S
  • SidingVinyl: Yes
  • USStateAbbreviation: IA
  • WaterSourceType: Municipal
  • Year Built: 1921
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • ApplianceOven: Yes
  • ApplianceRefrigerator: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • BasementUnfinished: Yes
  • Kitchen Type: Pass-Through
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • AboveArea Sq Ft: 1152

Exterior Features

  • Construction Type: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • AttachedParking: 0
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Numberof Garage Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer Type: Municipal

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 0
  • Units in Building: 0

Schools

  • School District: 000000

Lot Info

  • Number Of Lots: 0

Multi Family

  • Unit Number of Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Taxes: 2955

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

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 $1,686 $113,180 $8,750 $104,430
2024 $1,686 $100,730 $8,750 $91,980
2023 $2,368 $102,080 $8,030 $94,050
2022 $2,344 $106,980 $8,030 $98,950
2021 $2,344 $99,980 $7,500 $92,480
2020 $1,438 $101,480 $8,750 $92,730
2019 $1,474 $0 $0 $0
2018 $1,402 $0 $0 $0
2017 $1,460 $0 $0 $0
2016 $1,434 $68,390 $0 $0
2015 $1,434 $62,740 $0 $0
2014 $1,334 $62,740 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
03/19/2026 03/19/26 For Sale $268,000 +21.8% $233 / Sq Ft
11/16/2021 11/16/21 Pending -- -- --
10/27/2021 10/27/21 Sold $220,000 -3.1% $191 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
08/06/2021 08/06/21 For Sale $227,000 +49.3% $197 / Sq Ft
08/30/2019 08/30/19 Sold $152,000 -23.6% $132 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
08/14/2019 08/14/19 Pending -- -- --
11/02/2018 11/02/18 For Sale $199,000 -- $173 / Sq Ft
Source: My State MLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $220,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $152,000 --
Warranty Deed $32,500 None Available
Warranty Deed $75,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $209,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $145,920 New Conventional
Previous Owner $24,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $75,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

About the Listing Agent

Ruth Bolinger

The Real Estate Store

(641) 232-3968

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I have been licensed since 1996, owning & operating The Real Estate Store beginning in 1999 . I am an independent Broker/Owner.
I became active and full time again in 2022 after working in the field of insurance and financial services, services to veterans, the under employed, the homeless, disabled and elderly through employment services and case management across the state of Iowa since 2008.

My husband and I rented for 22 years before becoming a homeowners ourselves. We were

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Source: My State MLS

MLS Number: 11677343

APN: 0606406002

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