$147,500

409 4th Ave Collins, IA 50055

Estimated payment $981/month

2 Beds
1 Bath
768 Sq Ft
$192 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • No HOA
  • Den
  • Mud Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Luxury Vinyl Plank Tile Flooring

About This Home

Welcome home to this affordable and thoughtfully updated gem located directly across from Collins-Maxwell Elementary School! Perfect for first-time homebuyers, this adorable home offers the comfort, convenience, and value you've been searching for - all for a monthly payment that could be comparable to rent. Major updates provide peace of mind, including a new roof in 2024, new furnace and AC in 2022, newer siding in 2023, and a brand-new fence completed in 2025. From the moment you arrive, you’ll be welcomed by an inviting front entry space filled with natural light, ideal for a mudroom, cozy reading nook, or relaxing sunroom. The home then opens into a comfortable and functional layout with convenient main-floor laundry and easy everyday living. Outside, you'll love the rare bonus of TWO detached garages plus an additional storage shed, giving you plenty of room for vehicles, hobbies, tools, and extra storage. The fully fenced backyard also features a patio area perfect for entertaining guests, grilling, or simply enjoying quiet evenings outdoors. Enjoy the peaceful charm of small-town living while being centrally located between DSM Metro, Ames, and Marshalltown. Whether you're looking to stop renting, start building equity, or find the perfect cozy place to call your own, this adorable home is full of opportunity and ready for its next chapter!

Listing Agent

Traci Jennings

RE/MAX Real Estate Center Listed on: 05/14/2026

RE/MAX Real Estate Center

Co-Listing Agent

Mya Larson

RE/MAX Real Estate Center

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,318

Year Built

  • Built in 1923

Lot Details

  • 11,100 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Chain Link Fence

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 768 Sq Ft Home
  • Mud Room
  • Family Room
  • Dining Area
  • Den
  • Screened Porch
  • Partial Basement

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Microwave

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Luxury Vinyl Plank Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Driveway

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1621125207

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,318

Year Built

Built in 1923

Lot Details

0.25 Acres

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Ranch
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 192.06
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Year Built: 1923
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: 1st Flr Laundry, Carpeting, LVP
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Description: Partial
  • Dining Room: Dining Areas
  • Family Room: 1st Floor
  • Other Rooms: Den
  • Included Items: Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, See Remarks, Stove, Washer
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 768
  • Total Sq Ft: 768

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Fully Fenced Yard, Screened Porch
  • Fence Type: Chain Link
  • Foundation: Concrete Block, Tile
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Asphalt
  • Trim: Paint

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage: 2 Detached

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.2548
  • Lot S F: 11100
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1621125207
  • 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: 2318.00
  • Net Taxes: 2318.00
  • Tax Year: 2025

MLS Schools

  • School District: Collins-Maxwell

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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 $2,318 $150,500 $17,000 $133,500
2024 $2,346 $130,900 $14,900 $116,000
2023 $1,938 $130,900 $14,900 $116,000
2022 $1,160 $91,000 $12,800 $78,200
2021 $1,114 $53,400 $12,800 $40,600
2020 $890 $48,600 $10,700 $37,900
2019 $890 $48,600 $10,700 $37,900
2018 $826 $46,700 $12,800 $33,900
2017 $826 $46,700 $12,800 $33,900
2016 $672 $43,600 $12,800 $30,800
2015 $672 $43,600 $12,800 $30,800
2014 $670 $43,100 $12,800 $30,300
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
05/14/2026 05/14/26 For Sale $147,500 +15.2% $192 / Sq Ft
11/24/2021 11/24/21 Sold $128,000 -8.5% $167 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
10/28/2021 10/28/21 Pending -- -- --
08/28/2021 08/28/21 For Sale $139,900 -- $182 / Sq Ft
Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 740280

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 16-21-125-207

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