$307,900
$12K PRICE DROP

520 1st Ave SE Le Mars, IA 51031

Le Mars Area

Estimated payment $1,911/month

Total Views 23,152
3 Beds
3 Baths
2,180 Sq Ft
$141 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Oversized Parking
  • Computer Room
  • Porch
  • Patio

About This Home

MOVE IN READY! Extra Large Heated Garage. Imagine sitting on your front porch on a Beautiful Summer night, there is a slight relaxing breeze & a view of Foster Park? This can be a start of several Wonderful Moments and Memories in a Historically Registered 2-Story Home. Character of a timeless era, with some very essential Modern Upgrades. Owners have kept this Property in Meticulous Condition. 3 Bedrooms, 2 1/2 Baths plus a Finished Basement. Main Level: Walk through the front door into the Foyer Beautiful Original Hardwood found throughout. Living Area just to your right, go straight ahead your'll find the Dining area. Off to the right of that is a room used as a Study... Dining straight ahead is an updated Eat-in kitchen. Second Level: Three Bedrooms and a Full Bath (off the Primary BR please snoop in the closet and you'll find a "secret" room. Original Hardwood throughout once again. Lower Level: Recreation room there is a built in that can be used as a craft area this has extra lighting. Walk-in shower Bath and Laundry combination. Crawl Space (light switch around corner to the right) Exterior: Well Landscaped, picture perfect Lawn. Sprinkler syster, Newer Siding, Newer Garage - this is a Must See! Over the 25+ years Sellers have shown their pride of ownershiop by continuing to improve this property. *Main Floor Kitchen & 1/2 Bath *Finished Lower Level added 3/4 Bath - Onyx Shower, new Drain, newer Sewer -- Line that runs 3' towards alley *13 New Windows - Main Floor EZClean *Vinyl Siding & Insulation *HVAC System *Electrical *Plumbing *RainBird Sprinkler System *Stamped Patio *Stripped some of the original wood/refinished *EXTRA Large Heated Garage with stairs to the attic - alot of storage. See attached list of dates and when projects were completed

Listing Agent

Lisa Pageler

1st Choice Realty License #B30185 Listed on: 05/21/2026

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,640

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • 7,800 Sq Ft Lot
  • Landscaped
  • Sprinkler System

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Oversized Parking
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Computer Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Finished Basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • 3 Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Porch

Schools

  • Lemars Elementary And Middle School
  • Lemars High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Water Softener Leased
  • Internet Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1216257004

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,640

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

7,800 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Class: Residential
  • Type: Residential
  • Style: 2 Story
  • Property Features: Landscaping, Lawn Sprinkler System
  • Legal Description: N. 52' Lot 7 Block 68 LeMars
  • Year Built: 1920
  • School Middle Junior: LeMars
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Included: Stove, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Microwave, Washer/Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Basement: Finished
  • Basement Rooms: 3/4 Bath, Family
  • Main Level Rooms: Dining, Kitchen, Living
  • Second Level Rooms: Bedroom, Full Bath, Master
  • Total Sq Ft: 2180
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1008
  • Sq Ft Above Grade: 1680
  • Sq Ft Below Grade Finishe: 500

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Vinyl
  • Roof: Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Internet: Yes
  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Air Conditioning Type: Central
  • Flood Insurance: Not Required
  • Fuel Type: Natural Gas
  • Heat Type: Forced Air
  • Sewer Type: City
  • Water Softener: Rented
  • Water Type: City

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities: Built-Ins, Computer Area, Foyer, Garage Door Opener, Hardwood Floors, Lawn Sprinkler System, Oversized Garage, Porch, Smoke Detector, Patio Stamped Concrete

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.18
  • Lot Sq Ft: 7800
  • Parcel Number: 1216257004
  • Zoning: R

Tax Info

  • Year: 2025
  • Gross Taxes: 2640

MLS Schools

  • School Elementary: LeMars
  • School High: LeMars

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Home Values in the Area

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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 $2,640 $240,030 $23,400 $216,630
2024 $2,500 $217,940 $23,400 $194,540
2023 $2,466 $212,990 $15,600 $197,390
2022 $2,440 $175,570 $15,600 $159,970
2021 $2,388 $175,570 $15,600 $159,970
2020 $2,388 $163,740 $15,600 $148,140
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Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/01/2026 07/01/26 Price Changed $307,900 -3.8% $141 / Sq Ft
05/21/2026 05/21/26 For Sale $319,900 -- $147 / Sq Ft
Source: Northwest Iowa Regional Board of REALTORS®

Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
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Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Closed $180,000 New Conventional
Closed $118,000 New Conventional
Closed $24,000 Unknown
Closed $94,500 New Conventional
Closed $92,800 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Source: Northwest Iowa Regional Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 833090

Northwest Iowa Regional Board of REALTORS®

APN: 12-16-257-004

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