$199,999
$15K PRICE DROP

518 Rapids St Adel, IA 50003

Estimated payment $1,255/month

Total Views 5,961
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,233 Sq Ft
$162 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Mud Room
  • No HOA
  • Central Air
  • ADM Middle School Rated A-
  • Patio
  • Family Room

About This Home

Welcome to this charming 3-bedroom home nestled on a quiet street in Adel, Iowa. Built in 1900, this home blends character and comfort, offering a warm and inviting living space with a flexible floor plan perfect for investors, first-time buyers, or anyone looking for a solid home with small-town appeal.
Inside, you’ll find spacious living and dining areas, a functional kitchen, and 1 full and 1 half bathrooms — a rare feature in homes of this era.
The exterior features vinyl siding, an asphalt shingle roof, and a detached garage, along with a generously sized backyard — ideal for entertaining, gardening, or simply relaxing outdoors.
Located just minutes from ADM Schools, downtown Adel, parks, and the Raccoon River Valley Trail, this home offers unbeatable location and value in one of central Iowa’s most sought-after communities.

Listing Agent

Chelsea Johnson

Kiloterra Listed on: 07/18/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,262

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 8,712 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 66x132

Home Design

  • Stone Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,233 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Mud Room
  • Family Room
  • Dining Area
  • Carpet

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Gas

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1129405005

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,262

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: 1.5 Story
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 162.21
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: 1st Flr Laundry, Carpeting, See Reserved Items
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Partial Bath Total: 1
  • Partial Bath 2nd Floor: 1
  • Dining Room: Dining Areas
  • Family Room: 1st Floor
  • Other Rooms: Mud Room
  • Included Items: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1233
  • Total Sq Ft: 1233

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Open Patio
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Concrete

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage: 2 Detached

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: Adel-Desoto-Minburn

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.2000
  • Lot S F: 8712
  • Lot Size: 66X132
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1129405005
  • 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: 2262.00
  • Net Taxes: 2262.00

MLS Schools

  • School District: Adel-Desoto-Minburn

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Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

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 $2,282 $140,800 $23,100 $117,700
2023 $2,282 $140,800 $23,100 $117,700
2022 $2,096 $123,220 $23,100 $100,120
2021 $2,096 $114,840 $23,100 $91,740
2020 $2,060 $107,470 $23,100 $84,370
2019 $2,076 $107,470 $23,100 $84,370
2018 $2,076 $103,520 $23,100 $80,420
2017 $1,820 $103,520 $23,100 $80,420
2016 $2,052 $93,260 $27,920 $65,340
2015 $1,700 $89,070 $0 $0
2014 $1,616 $89,070 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/25/2025 08/25/25 Price Changed $199,999 -7.0% $162 / Sq Ft
07/18/2025 07/18/25 For Sale $214,999 -- $174 / Sq Ft
Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $65,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $85,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 722699

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 11-29-405-005

Iowa Dallas County Adel 50003

518 Rapids St, Adel, IA

This home is located at 518 Rapids St, Adel, IA 50003 and is currently priced at $199,999, approximately $162 per square foot. This property was built in 1900. 518 Rapids St is a home located in Dallas County with nearby schools including Adel Elementary School, ADM Middle School, and DeSoto Intermediate School.

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