$200,000
SOLD JUN 18, 2025

512 N Chestnut St Avoca, IA 51521

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,859 Sq Ft
0.51 Acres

Recently Sold

$108 Per Sq Ft

11% Below List Price

31 Days on Market

Highlights

  • No HOA
  • 2 Car Garage
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Covered Patio or Porch

About This Home

As of June 2025

Presenting 512 N. Chesnut Street in the heart of Avoca, Iowa. This captivating 1890's home features two bedrooms, plus a bonus bedroom, an office, two bathrooms, main floor laundry, ample storage, and subtle updates throughout that add to its unique charm and character. The home encompasses what small town living is all about, a large corner lot, beautifully manicured yard, additional detached garage, and an inviting covered porch that looks out over the west side of town stretching into the countryside. Just 45 minutes from the Omaha Metro, its location gives you the best of both worlds. Don't miss this incredible opportunity to own a piece of small-town Iowa.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Emilee Jensen

Better Homes and Gardens R.E. License #20230677 Listed on: 04/14/2025

Better Homes and Gardens R.E.

Last Buyer's Agent

Lynn Leaders

Heartland Properties Inc License #0950386

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,734

Year Built

  • Built in 1890

Lot Details

  • 0.51 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 140 x 140 x 160 x 160

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Brick Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,859 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Partially Finished Basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms

Schools

  • A-H-S-T Elementary And Middle School
  • A-H-S-T High School

Additional Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 7739 09 336 005

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,734

Year Built

Built in 1890

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Parcel Number: 7739 09 336 005
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1890
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.51
  • Lot Size: 140 x 140 x 160 x 160
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Directions: Interstate 80 to Avoca exit, turn South towards Avoca, turn onto E Wilson Street followed by quick right turn onto N Chestnut Drive. The Home is on your Right.
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1859
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Basement: Partially Finished
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • One Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 1859
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Bedroom 1 Level: 2nd Floor
  • Master Bedroom Master Bedroom Level: Main Floor

Exterior Features

  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
  • Fencing: None
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered Patio
  • Property Condition: Not New and NOT a Model

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached, Detached
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Schools

  • High School: A-H-S-T
  • Elementary School: A-H-S-T
  • Junior High Dist: Other
  • Middle Or Junior School: A-H-S-T

Lot Info

  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Lot Features: Over 1/2 up to 1 Acre

Green Features

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2734

Multi Family

  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 14, 2025
Closed on
Jun 12, 2025
Sold by
Hug Joshua C and Hug Chelsea
Bought by
Andrews Skyler Lee
Seller's Agent
Emilee Jensen
Better Homes and Gardens R.E.
Buyer's Agent
Lynn Leaders
Heartland Properties Inc
List Price
$224,900
Sold Price
$200,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,900
-11.07%
Views
124

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.40%
Original Mortgage
$189,000
Outstanding Balance
$188,674
Interest Rate
6.76%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$13,761

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 2, 2016
Sold by
Denning James J
Bought by
Hargens Russell and Hargens Katrina

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 20, 2016
Sold by
Hipnar Debra S and Hipnar Michael J
Bought by
Denning James
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 $200,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $38,000 Attorney
Warranty Deed $31,000 Attorney
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $189,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $181,000 Construction
Previous Owner $5,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $60,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/18/2025 06/18/25 Sold $200,000 -6.5% $108 / Sq Ft
05/15/2025 05/15/25 Pending -- -- --
04/23/2025 04/23/25 Price Changed $213,900 -4.9% $115 / Sq Ft
04/14/2025 04/14/25 For Sale $224,900 +24.9% $121 / Sq Ft
06/22/2022 06/22/22 Sold $180,000 -1.6% $136 / Sq Ft
05/10/2022 05/10/22 Pending -- -- --
05/05/2022 05/05/22 For Sale $182,900 -- $138 / Sq Ft
Source: Great Plains Regional 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 $2,778 $177,200 $26,900 $150,300
2023 $2,734 $177,200 $26,900 $150,300
2022 $2,178 $112,500 $26,900 $85,600
2021 $2,912 $112,500 $26,900 $85,600
2020 $1,448 $72,386 $17,909 $54,477
2019 $1,452 $72,386 $17,909 $54,477
2018 $1,406 $72,386 $17,909 $54,477
2017 $1,406 $72,386 $17,909 $54,477
2015 $1,222 $72,386 $17,909 $54,477
2014 $1,248 $72,386 $17,909 $54,477
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Great Plains Regional MLS

MLS Number: 22509552

Great Plains Regional MLS

APN: 7739-09-336-005