$280,000
SOLD NOV 7, 2025

213 E Baker St Avoca, IA 51521

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,172 Sq Ft
0.27 Acres

Recently Sold

$129 Per Sq Ft

8% Below List Price

178 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Fireplace
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Wood Flooring
  • Laundry Room
  • Baseboard Heating

About This Home

As of November 2025

Here's the unique, clean and move in ready ranch on a level corner lot you have been looking for! This beautiful 2 owner home has a gorgeous living room with a one of a kind cathedral ceiling, fireplace, built in display shelving and custom blinds. The updated kitchen with a retro feel boasts of a coffee bar, large dining space opening to the kitchen prep area. You will enjoy a combination of cupboards, display space, countertops and a kitchen window above the sink. The refrigerator, range and dishwasher are included. There are 2 bedrooms on the main level w/built in dressers and custom blinds. The current owner utilizes the smaller bedroom as a media/reading room. "Out of a magazine" is an appropriate description for the picture perfect main level 3/4 bathroom! The main level also has a relaxing 4 season room off the kitchen w/an exterior door to patio seating and grilling area. A clean extended 2 car garage has an entry door to the kitchen which is close to the basement stairs. The lower level includes a spacious family room, 2 nonconforming bedrooms each w/ windows to provide sunlight and an updated 3/4 bath with a walkin shower and double sinks. Large laundry/utility and storage rooms are also housed in the lower level. There's plenty of storage at the base of the stairs where unique built in closets are located. The garage has pull down attic steps leading to even more storage. A large level corner lot w/huge extended concrete driveway and shed are added bonuses!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Leanne Travis

Osborn Realty License #*** Listed on: 04/22/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Jamie Leaders

J. Leaders Realty License #***

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1968

Parking

  • 2

Interior Spaces

  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Fireplace
  • Insulated Windows
  • Blinds
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Linoleum
  • Laminate

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Basement Storage

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Gas Water Heater

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1968

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1968
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street, Paved Streets, Street Lights
  • Co List Office Mls Id: NOC70994
  • Inclusions: Refrigerator, Range and Dishwasher
  • Subdivision Name: ALLEN AND COOKS ADDITION
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Exhaust Fan, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Water Softener Owned, Humidifier, Gas Water Heater
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate, Linoleum
  • Basement: Full, Finished, Daylight, Block, Storage Space
  • Window Features: Blinds, Insulated Windows
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Gas, Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Age 8 Years or Less, Shingle
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding
  • Other Structures: Storage

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Attached, Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Storage

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air, Baseboard, Fireplace(s)
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Water Source: City Water - In Street

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: WCIR

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 140 Front and Rear, 85 side 1 and side 2
  • Lot Size Units: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2023

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 22, 2025
Closed on
Nov 7, 2025
Sold by
Lippold Steven P and Lippold Deborah
Bought by
Ringen Matthew and Ringen Natalie
Seller's Agent
Leanne Travis
Osborn Realty
Buyer's Agent
Jamie Leaders
J. Leaders Realty
List Price
$305,500
Sold Price
$280,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,500
-8.35%
Views
89

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-11.70%
Original Mortgage
$274,928
Outstanding Balance
$274,928
Interest Rate
6.3%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
-$2,488
Source: Public Records
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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $280,000 None Listed On Document
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $274,928 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/07/2025 11/07/25 Sold $280,000 0.0% $129 / Sq Ft
10/17/2025 10/17/25 Pending -- -- --
09/30/2025 09/30/25 Price Changed $280,000 -5.1% $129 / Sq Ft
09/05/2025 09/05/25 Price Changed $295,000 -1.3% $136 / Sq Ft
07/08/2025 07/08/25 Price Changed $299,000 -2.1% $138 / Sq Ft
04/22/2025 04/22/25 For Sale $305,500 -- $141 / Sq Ft
Source: NoCoast MLS

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 $2,478 $207,300 $23,800 $183,500
2024 $2,478 $181,300 $20,700 $160,600
2023 $2,544 $181,300 $20,700 $160,600
2022 $2,652 $149,400 $20,700 $128,700
2021 $3,809 $149,400 $20,700 $128,700
2020 $2,594 $126,028 $18,402 $107,626
2019 $2,609 $126,028 $18,402 $107,626
2018 $2,533 $126,028 $18,402 $107,626
2017 $2,655 $126,028 $18,402 $107,626
2015 $2,627 $126,028 $18,402 $107,626
2014 $2,675 $126,028 $18,402 $107,626
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: NoCoast MLS

MLS Number: NOC6326901

NoCoast MLS

APN: 7739-09-407-005