$535,000
SOLD MAY 28, 2025

310 W Buchanan St Baxter, IA 50028

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,316 Sq Ft
2.4 Acres

Recently Sold

$231 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

72 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Above Ground Pool
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • No HOA
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Den

About This Home

As of May 2025

Charming 4-Bedroom Victorian Home in a Quaint Community! This beautifully maintained Victorian-style home offers the perfect blend of classic charm and modern conveniences, nestled in a serene small-town setting just a short commute from the metro. Main level includes a large living room with a warm gas fireplace, plus a charming den with an electric fireplace for added ambiance, an inviting 3-Season Room to relax all year-round with a cozy glass-enclosed fireplace, new luxury vinyl plank (LVP) flooring, updated kitchen countertops, and newer appliances, laundry room w/pantry, primary suite with full bath. Upper level has all new LVP flooring and 3 spacious bedrooms with a full bath with double sinks! Enjoy a beautiful outdoor Oasis in the above-ground pool, fully landscaped patios and make use of the outdoor shed/office, perfect for a guest house or creative workspace. Over 2 acres, this property boasts city sewer and water and backs up to the scenic Chichaqua bike trail—ideal for outdoor enthusiasts. Home is within walking distance to schools, a local coffee shop, restaurants, and more! Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to own a slice of Victorian elegance with modern comforts in a friendly, close-knit community.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Stephanie Dart

RE/MAX Concepts Listed on: 02/11/2025

RE/MAX Concepts

Last Buyer's Agent

Wendy Wagner

RE/MAX Concepts

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,950

Year Built

  • Built in 1998

Lot Details

  • 2.4 Acre Lot
  • Property has an invisible fence for dogs

Home Design

  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,316 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Electric Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Drapes & Rods
  • Family Room
  • Dining Area
  • Den
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Unfinished Basement

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Luxury Vinyl Plank Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 1 Primary Bedroom on Main

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Gravel Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Above Ground Pool
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Fire Pit
  • Outdoor Storage

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 0215478004

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,950

Year Built

Built in 1998

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Acreage
  • Style: Two Story
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 228.80
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 231.00
  • Year Built: 1998
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Direct Vent Gas, Electric
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Flr Laundry, Carpeting, Drapes/Curtains, LVP
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Second Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 830
  • Dining Room: Dining Areas
  • Family Room: 1st Floor
  • Other Rooms: 3 Season, Den, Pantry
  • Included Items: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2316
  • Total Sq Ft: 2316

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Covered Patio, Exterior Storage Shed, Fire Pit, Invisible Pet Fence, Open Patio
  • Foundation: Concrete Block
  • Pool: Above Ground
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Concrete
  • Trim: Paint

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Gravel
  • Garage Sq Ft: 792
  • Garage: 2 Detached

Utilities

  • Sewer: City
  • Water: City
  • Air Conditioner: Central
  • Heat: Gas Forced Air

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: Baxter

Lot Info

  • Acres: 2.4000
  • Lot S F: 98881
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 0215478004
  • Zoning: Res

Green Features

  • Additional Green Features: No
  • ENERGYSTAR qualified New Home: No
  • HERS Rating: No
  • Leed For Homes: No
  • Solar: No

Multi Family

  • Geo Solar Thermal: No

Tax Info

  • Gross Taxes: 8950.00
  • Net Taxes: 8950.00

MLS Schools

  • School District: Baxter

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 11, 2022
Sold by
Benge Rusty Lee and Benge Laura Louise
Bought by
Churchill Michael A and Churchill Bunny G
Current Estimated Value
$526,351

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$388,000
Outstanding Balance
$369,902
Interest Rate
4.99%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$156,449

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 17, 2016
Sold by
Thatcher Richard Dale
Bought by
Benge Rusty Lee and Benge Laura Louise

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$219,000
Interest Rate
3.45%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $485,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $246,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $388,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $219,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/28/2025 05/28/25 Sold $535,000 +1.0% $231 / Sq Ft
04/24/2025 04/24/25 Pending -- -- --
03/25/2025 03/25/25 Price Changed $529,900 -3.5% $229 / Sq Ft
02/26/2025 02/26/25 Price Changed $549,000 -0.2% $237 / Sq Ft
02/11/2025 02/11/25 For Sale $549,900 -- $237 / Sq Ft
Source: Des Moines Area Association 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 $8,950 $495,610 $49,790 $445,820
2023 $7,682 $495,610 $49,790 $445,820
2022 $6,976 $340,370 $24,890 $315,480
2021 $6,852 $313,440 $24,890 $288,550
2020 $6,852 $289,460 $24,890 $264,570
2019 $5,818 $254,110 $0 $0
2018 $5,818 $254,110 $0 $0
2017 $5,690 $254,110 $0 $0
2016 $5,690 $238,680 $0 $0
2015 $5,234 $238,680 $0 $0
2014 $5,210 $238,680 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 711688

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 02-15-478-004