$560,000
SOLD JAN 8, 2021

16884 255th Ave Spirit Lake, IA 51360

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,584 Sq Ft
9,350 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$354 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

95 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Lake On Lot
  • Waterfront
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Spirit Lake Elementary School Rated A-
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • 1-Story Property

About This Home

As of January 2021

Excellent setting on a medium to low bank lot (50') in Francis Sites South, this 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom home is in great shape and has an awesome view of YMCA Camp foster across the lake. Master bedroom suite addition in 1988. Newly updated kitchen cabinets, counter tops, and flooring. This property is in very good condition.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Eric Hoien

Hoien Realty License #B22484 Listed on: 09/11/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Eric Hoien

Hoien Realty License #B22484 Listed on: 09/11/2020

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,306

Year Built

  • Built in 1965

Lot Details

  • 9,350 Sq Ft Lot
  • Waterfront

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,584 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

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  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Lake On Lot

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 07-15-177-012

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,306

Year Built

Built in 1965

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Property Attached: No
  • Type: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1965
  • Levels: One
  • Stories: 1
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Material: Concrete Block
  • Basement Style: Crawl Space
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Range/Stove, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Price Per S Q F T: 353.54
  • Total Sq Ft: 1584
  • Above Grade Finished: 1584
  • Fireplace: No
  • Finished Sq Ft: 1584

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Frame/Wood
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Flood Zone: Yes-100
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Waterfront Frontage: 50
  • Waterfront Name: East Okoboji Lake
  • Beach Type: Soft
  • Water Description: Lake

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage Size: 24 x 24
  • Garage Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Rural/Municipality

Schools

  • School District: Spirit Lake

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 07-15-177-012
  • Estimated Acres: 0.21
  • Estimated Lot Dimensions: 50 x 187' avg
  • Lot Sq Ft: 9350
  • Number Of Lots: 1

Rental Info

  • Furnished: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount: 4306
  • Tax Classification: Non-Homestead
  • Tax Year: 2019

MLS Schools

  • School District: Spirit Lake

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 11, 2020
Closed on
Jan 5, 2021
Sold by
Duffy Brian L and Duffy Kari S
Bought by
Heller Benjamin P and Heller Julie C
Seller's Agent
Eric Hoien
Hoien Realty
Buyer's Agent
Eric Hoien
Hoien Realty
List Price
$585,000
Sold Price
$560,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-4.27%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.30%
Original Mortgage
$448,000
Outstanding Balance
$401,668
Interest Rate
2.71%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$470,418

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 1, 2006
Sold by
Klohs Joanne E
Bought by
Duffy Brian L and Duffy Kari S
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $560,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $430,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $448,000 New Conventional
Closed $448,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/15/2025 07/15/25 For Sale $1,100,000 -5.5% $694 / Sq Ft
08/24/2024 08/24/24 For Sale $1,164,000 +107.9% $735 / Sq Ft
01/08/2021 01/08/21 Sold $560,000 -4.3% $354 / Sq Ft
09/11/2020 09/11/20 For Sale $585,000 -- $369 / Sq Ft
Source: Iowa Great Lakes Board of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

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
2024 $5,528 $668,100 $473,900 $194,200
2023 $4,830 $668,100 $473,900 $194,200
2022 $4,716 $492,900 $337,700 $155,200
2021 $4,716 $492,900 $337,700 $155,200
2020 $4,306 $436,000 $294,100 $141,900
2019 $3,756 $436,000 $294,100 $141,900
2018 $3,698 $382,300 $245,100 $137,200
2017 $3,698 $382,300 $245,100 $137,200
2016 $3,630 $364,800 $232,800 $132,000
2015 $3,410 $364,800 $232,800 $132,000
2014 $3,298 $342,500 $230,400 $112,100
2013 $3,206 $342,500 $230,400 $112,100
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Lezlie Boetel - Pohlman

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Lezlie Boetel - Pohlman

    Hinn Real Estate

    (712) 330-4596

    8 in this area

    26 Total Sales

    Lezlie Boetel - Pohlman
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  • Eric Hoien

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Eric Hoien

    Hoien Realty

    (712) 320-2790

    34 in this area

    59 Total Sales

    Eric Hoien
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Map

Source: Iowa Great Lakes Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 201366

Iowa Great Lakes Board of REALTORS®

APN: 07-15-177-012

Iowa Dickinson County Spirit Lake 51360

16884 255th Ave, Spirit Lake, IA

This home is located at 16884 255th Ave, Spirit Lake, IA 51360 and is currently priced at $560,000, approximately $353 per square foot. This property was built in 1965. 16884 255th Ave is a home located in Dickinson County with nearby schools including Spirit Lake Elementary School, Spirit Lake Middle School, and Spirit Lake High School.

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