$140,000

161 S Walnut St Avoca, IA 51521

Estimated payment $864/month

Total Views 848
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,095 Sq Ft
$128 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • No HOA
  • Living Room
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Storage Shed

About This Home

Charming 2-bed, 1-bath home nestled atop a hill in the heart of Avoca--freshly updated and ready for your next chapter! With a welcoming vibe, this cutie offers space and comfort ideal for young families, retirees, or anyone tired of renting. Enjoy a strong school system and all the small-town perks: tree-lined streets, friendly neighbors, local parks, and community pride. Make your dreams happen here--move in, unpack, and start living in the Avoca you've been waiting for!

Listing Agent

Shane Baker

Evolve Realty License #S70082000 Listed on: 10/29/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,506

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Parking

  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,095 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Built-In or Custom Kitchen Cabinets

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Storage Shed

Schools

  • A-H-S-T-W Elementary And Middle School
  • A-H-S-T-W High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Gas Available
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,506

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Air Conditioner: Electric Central
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Full
  • Dining Facilities: Formal Dining
  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fans, Smoke Alarms, Fire Alarm
  • Kitchen Features: Custom Cabinets, Refrigerator, Electric Range
  • Laundry: Basement
  • Lower Tri Level: None
  • Main Level: Baths, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Other Bedrooms, Dining
  • Ramp Access: No
  • Second Level: None
  • Sq Ft Main Floor: 1095.00
  • Stories: 1.0
  • Total Basement Sq Ft: 1095.00
  • Total Finished Sq Ft: 1095.00
  • Total Above Ground Finished Sq Ft: 1095.00

Beds/Baths

  • Bathrooms Above Grade: 1
  • Bathrooms Below Grade: None
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: None
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Total Bedrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Amenities: Storage Shed
  • New Construction: N
  • Roof: Composition
  • Site Amenities: Blacktop Road, Off Street Parking
  • Style: Ranch

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: None
  • Garage Features: No Features
  • Garage Type: None

Utilities

  • Heating: Gas Forced Air
  • Hot Water Heater: Gas
  • Services: Cable, School Bus, Regional Water, Public Sidewalks, Gas, Electrical, City Water, City Sewer

Association/Amenities

  • Association Fee: N

Schools

  • Elementary School: A-H-S-T-W
  • High School: A-H-S-T-W
  • Jr High: A-H-S-T-W
  • School District: AHSTW

Lot Info

  • Flood Insurance: Not Required
  • Lot Size: .14
  • Lot Size Range: Under 1/4 Acre

Building Info

  • Construction: Frame
  • Year Built: 1920

Tax Info

  • Current REIDS Year Paid: N
  • Net Taxes: 1506
  • Tax Year: 2024

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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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 $1,506 $98,700 $11,600 $87,100
2024 $1,506 $90,500 $10,100 $80,400
2023 $1,484 $90,500 $10,100 $80,400
2022 $1,402 $72,400 $8,400 $64,000
2021 $2,040 $72,400 $8,400 $64,000
2020 $1,260 $63,000 $5,094 $57,906
2019 $1,262 $63,000 $5,094 $57,906
2018 $1,224 $63,000 $5,094 $57,906
2017 $1,288 $63,000 $5,094 $57,906
2015 $1,276 $63,000 $5,094 $57,906
2014 -- $0 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
10/29/2025 10/29/25 For Sale $140,000 +91.8% $128 / Sq Ft
01/12/2021 01/12/21 Sold $73,000 -2.5% $60 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
12/10/2020 12/10/20 Pending -- -- --
12/03/2020 12/03/20 For Sale $74,900 0.0% $61 / Sq Ft
11/09/2020 11/09/20 Pending -- -- --
10/19/2020 10/19/20 Price Changed $74,900 -6.3% $61 / Sq Ft
09/15/2020 09/15/20 Price Changed $79,900 -11.1% $65 / Sq Ft
07/30/2020 07/30/20 For Sale $89,900 -- $74 / Sq Ft
Source: Southwest Iowa Association of Realtors®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $98,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $73,000 None Available
Corporate Deed $15,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $98,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $58,400 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Source: Southwest Iowa Association of Realtors®

MLS Number: 25-2314

Southwest Iowa Association of Realtors®

APN: 7739-16-128-005