$230,500
SOLD AUG 14, 2026

514 3rd St Silver City, IA 51571

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,744 Sq Ft
1.21 Acre Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: August 14, 2026

$132 Per Sq Ft

2% Above List Price

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Freestanding Bathtub
  • Wood Flooring
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • West Elementary School Rated A-
  • Wood Frame Window
  • Lot Has A Rolling Slope

About This Home

As of August 2026

Homestead dreams can come true on this rare 1.21-acre in-town acreage in Silver City! Built in 1883, this 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath farmhouse blends historic charm with everyday livability. Original hardwood floors, French doors, built-in cabinetry, spacious rooms, and a classic clawfoot tub showcase the character of a bygone era. Outside, enjoy fruit trees, established gardens, perennial beds, mature shade trees, & multiple outdoor spaces perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The generous lot offers room to garden, play, raise chickens, or simply enjoy peaceful small-town living. Fresh exterior paint, solid bones, & endless potential make this an affordable opportunity to own acreage, history, & space to grow. Come explore the possibilities-- you can't smell the flowers through a phone screen

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Stephanie Bowden

Better Homes & Gardens, The Good Life Group License #*** Listed on: 06/24/2026

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Last Buyer's Agent

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1883

Lot Details

  • Lot Has A Rolling Slope

Home Design

  • Frame Construction
  • Metal Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Freestanding Bathtub
  • Wood Frame Window
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Partial Basement

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • 100 Amp Service

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1883

Lot Details

1.21 Acres

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1883
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street, Other, Unpaved Streets
  • Co List Office Mls Id: NOC594002033
  • Inclusions: Variety of fruit trees and garden spaces, fire pit, alley that follows the east property line
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1744
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl, Wood
  • Basement: Partial, Partially Finished, Unfinished
  • Window Features: Wood Frames
  • Fireplace: No
  • Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: None
  • Roof: Age 8 Years or Less, Metal
  • Construction Type: Frame, Wood Siding
  • Common Walls: 0
  • Other Structures: Workshop, Storage, Other

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Outside, Gravel

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
  • Electric: 100 Amp Service, Other
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 52,708 x 1
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Topography: Rolling
  • Land Lease: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 24, 2026
Closed on
Jul 30, 2026
Sold by
Desiree Castro and Fernando Castro-Lorenzo
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Stephanie Bowden
Better Homes & Gardens, The Good Life Group
Buyer's Agent
Listing Agent (Do Not Use) Outside
OLD Outside Offc Do Not Use
List Price
$225,000
Sold Price
$230,500
Premium/Discount to List
$5,500
2.44%
Views
157

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-34.86%
Original Mortgage
$130,500
Outstanding Balance
$130,500
Interest Rate
6.43%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$91,277

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 8, 2018
Closed on
Mar 5, 2018
Sold by
Wright Cpelman A and Wright Tiffany M
Bought by
Castro Desiree and Lorenzo Fernando C
List Price
$124,900
Sold Price
$121,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$3,900
-3.12%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.93%
Original Mortgage
$118,808
Interest Rate
4.12%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 27, 2015
Closed on
Jan 4, 2016
Sold by
Johnson James and Johnson Marhy
Bought by
Wright Coleman A and Wright Tiffany M
Seller's Agent
Frances Rainey
NP Dodge Real Estate - Glenwood
Buyer's Agent
Amy Haggstrom
NP Dodge Real Estate - Council Bluffs
List Price
$105,000
Sold Price
$90,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-14.29%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
14.91%
Original Mortgage
$92,544
Interest Rate
3.97%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 28, 2008
Sold by
Maloney James
Bought by
Johnston Construction Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$532,721
Interest Rate
6.09%
Mortgage Type
Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $120,500 --
Warranty Deed $89,875 None Available
Warranty Deed $66,500 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $118,808 FHA
Previous Owner $92,544 New Conventional
Previous Owner $532,721 Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
08/14/2026 08/14/26 Sold $230,500 +2.4% $132 / Sq Ft
06/28/2026 06/28/26 Pending -- -- --
06/24/2026 06/24/26 For Sale $225,000 +86.0% $129 / Sq Ft
03/07/2018 03/07/18 Sold $121,000 -3.1% $69 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
02/05/2018 02/05/18 Pending -- -- --
01/08/2018 01/08/18 For Sale $124,900 +38.8% $71 / Sq Ft
01/19/2016 01/19/16 Sold $90,000 -14.3% $62 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
11/23/2015 11/23/15 Pending -- -- --
10/23/2015 10/23/15 For Sale $105,000 -- $72 / Sq Ft
Source: NoCoast MLS

Tax History

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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 $1,926 $148,521 $31,260 $117,261
2024 $1,926 $130,932 $31,260 $99,672
2023 $1,932 $144,596 $13,612 $130,984
2022 $1,882 $103,747 $13,612 $90,135
2021 $2,014 $103,747 $13,612 $90,135
2020 $2,014 $103,747 $13,612 $90,135
2019 $1,242 $68,030 $0 $0
2018 $1,380 $68,030 $0 $0
2017 $1,266 $65,931 $0 $0
2016 $1,044 $65,931 $0 $0
2015 $1,082 $65,931 $0 $0
2014 $1,056 $65,931 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: NoCoast MLS

MLS Number: NOC6339669

NoCoast MLS

APN: 019580000000000

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