$35,000
SOLD MAR 31, 2025

509 N Elm St Creston, IA 50801

2 Beds
1 Bath
762 Sq Ft
7,405 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$46 Per Sq Ft

12% Below List Price

19 Days on Market

About This Home

As of March 2025

This 2 bedroom 1 bathroom home is being offered As-Is. it offers and open flow from living room into the dining room. Bathroom is decent sized and has a stackable washer and dryer. Property has alley access for parking and a small garage. Cash or Conventional Loans only.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jordan Nelson

Creston Realty Listed on: 02/01/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Jordan Nelson

Creston Realty Listed on: 02/01/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $292

Year Built

  • Built in 1903

Parking

  • 1

Additional Features

  • Brick Basement
  • Lot Dimensions are 60x120
  • Forced Air Heating System

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$292

Year Built

Built in 1903

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1903
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Co List Office Mls Id: NOC27869
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Basement: Brick/Mortar
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Construction Type: Slate

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Detached Garage

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: WCIR

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 60X120
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7405

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 493

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 1, 2025
Closed on
Mar 27, 2025
Sold by
Willets Chace D
Bought by
Lee James
Seller's Agent
Jordan Nelson
Creston Realty
Buyer's Agent
Jordan Nelson
Creston Realty
List Price
$40,000
Sold Price
$35,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-12.5%
Views
23
Current Estimated Value
$54,938

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$19,938
Avg. Annual Appreciation
507.04%
Original Mortgage
$31,000
Outstanding Balance
$30,706
Interest Rate
6.76%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$24,232

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 14, 2019
Closed on
Apr 29, 2019
Sold by
Badgett Jerry L and Badgett Donna C
Bought by
Willets Chace D
Seller's Agent
Ken Callahan
Callahan Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Jewel Baseley
Stewart Realty
List Price
$30,000
Sold Price
$27,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$3,000
-10%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.47%
Original Mortgage
$20,630
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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 $35,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $35,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $27,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $31,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $20,630 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/31/2025 03/31/25 Sold $35,000 -12.5% $46 / Sq Ft
02/20/2025 02/20/25 Pending -- -- --
02/01/2025 02/01/25 For Sale $40,000 +48.1% $52 / Sq Ft
04/29/2019 04/29/19 Sold $27,000 -10.0% $35 / Sq Ft
04/29/2019 04/29/19 Pending -- -- --
01/14/2019 01/14/19 For Sale $30,000 -- $39 / Sq Ft
Source: NoCoast MLS

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 $292 $33,110 $9,000 $24,110
2023 $294 $25,700 $9,630 $16,070
2022 $288 $21,030 $9,630 $11,400
2021 $288 $19,650 $9,000 $10,650
2020 $316 $21,550 $7,510 $14,040
2019 $544 $0 $0 $0
2018 $520 $0 $0 $0
2017 $526 $0 $0 $0
2016 $518 $21,550 $0 $0
2015 $518 $19,770 $0 $0
2014 $488 $19,770 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • J

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Jordan Nelson

    Creston Realty

    (641) 344-4836

    39 Total Sales

    Jordan Nelson
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  • Ken Callahan

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Ken Callahan

    Callahan Real Estate

    (641) 202-0406

    70 Total Sales

    Ken Callahan
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  • J

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Jewel Baseley

    Stewart Realty

    (641) 782-4744

    10 Total Sales

    Jewel Baseley
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Map

Source: NoCoast MLS

MLS Number: NOC6324663

NoCoast MLS

APN: 0501407002

Iowa Union County Creston 50801

509 N Elm St, Creston, IA

This home is located at 509 N Elm St, Creston, IA 50801 and is currently priced at $35,000, approximately $45 per square foot. This property was built in 1903. 509 N Elm St is a home located in Union County with nearby schools including Creston Early Childhood Center, Creston Elementary School, and Creston Middle School.

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