$355,000
$20K PRICE DROP

520 Central Ave SE Le Mars, IA 51031

Estimated payment $2,187/month

Total Views 38,184
3 Beds
3 Baths
2,074 Sq Ft
$171 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • New Kitchen
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Wood Flooring
  • Fenced Yard
  • 1-minute walk to Foster Park

About This Home

520 Central Ave sits in the heart of LeMars, IA, where you are just steps from Foster Park and downtown LeMars and all it has to offer. Sitting on nearly a quarter-acre, this property has many outdoor amenities. An oversized double detached garage has alley access and is expansive with PLENTY of space to tinker or use for storage. The yard is fenced-in with an aesthetically pleasing picket fence. A covered front porch to sit and watch all the hustle and bustle or a spacious back patio for entertaining in more privacy, this property has both. The landscaping has been updated around the entire home, including a lawn sprinkler system in the rear with lines run to all of the flower beds. This 1910 two-story victorian home has been restored not only on the outside but in as well. The moment you step inside you will be wowed with all of the restored woodwork and hardwood floors, yet you will love all of the modern updates. There is nearly 1,200 finished square feet on the main floor with 9' ceilings throughout. The kitchen features granite countertops, eat-in peninsula, tons of storage, and updated appliances. Laundry is also housed on the main floor with a half bath included as well. The second floor boasts three spacious bedrooms and two bathrooms. The primary suite features a 3/4 en-suite bath with dual sinks and a walk-in tiled shower. Some key updates to note are: exterior paint, landscaping, fence, sprinkler system, HVAC (dual zone), water heater (2025), radon mitigation, restore hardwood flooring and stairs, added garage heater. This home is move-in ready and has been meticulously cared for inside and out.

Listing Agent

Adam Doughan

Real Broker, LLC License #S64819 Listed on: 06/05/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,550

Year Built

  • Built in 1910

Lot Details

  • 8,712 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced Yard
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Landscaped with Trees

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,074 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Electric Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Living Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Partial Basement
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

  • New Kitchen
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Kitchen Island

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 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 12-16-189-004

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,550

Year Built

Built in 1910

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Class: Residential
  • Type: Residential
  • Style: 2 Story
  • Property Features: Fenced Yard, Landscaping, Lawn Sprinkler System, Level Lot, Trees
  • Legal Description: LOT 7 BLK 69 LE MARS
  • Not Included: Negotiable: All Furniture Inside & Outside Excluded: Garage Tools & Shelves, Bird Houses
  • Year Built: 1910
  • 13: Name: Other, On Level: Basement, Avg Utilities $292/mo
  • School Middle Junior: LeMars
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Included: Kitchen Appliances, Washer/Dryer
  • Fireplace Fuel: Electric
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Basement: Partial, Unfinished
  • Main Level Rooms: Kitchen, Living, Master
  • Second Level Rooms: 3/4 Bath, Bedroom, Full Bath
  • Total Sq Ft: 2074
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1148
  • Sq Ft Above Grade: 2074
  • Sq Ft Below Grade Total: 452
  • Sq Ft Below Grade Unfinis: 452
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 171.17

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Wood Lap
  • Roof: Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Internet: Yes
  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Sq Ft Garage: 900

Utilities

  • Air Conditioning Type: Central
  • Fuel Type: Natural Gas
  • Heat Type: Forced Air
  • Sewer Type: City
  • Water Softener: Rented
  • Water Type: City

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities: Eat-In Kitchen, Fireplace, Foyer, Garage Door Opener, Hardwood Floors, Lawn Sprinkler System, Main Floor Laundry, Master Bath, New Kitchen, Oversized Garage, Patio, Porch, Smoke Detector, Granite/Quartz, Kitchen Island

Schools

  • Elementary School: LeMars
  • Middle School: LeMars
  • High School: LeMars

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.2
  • Parcel Number: 12-16-189-004

Tax Info

  • Year: 2023
  • Gross Taxes: 3550

MLS Schools

  • School Elementary: LeMars
  • School High: LeMars

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Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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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 $3,550 $271,340 $28,760 $242,580
2023 $3,350 $277,670 $19,180 $258,490
2022 $3,316 $226,420 $19,180 $207,240
2021 $3,222 $226,420 $19,180 $207,240
2020 $3,222 $209,450 $19,180 $190,270
2019 -- $136,010 $19,180 $116,830
2018 -- $126,080 $19,180 $106,900
2017 -- $126,280 $0 $0
2016 -- $126,280 $0 $0
2015 -- $115,680 $0 $0
2014 -- $0 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/12/2025 08/12/25 Price Changed $355,000 -2.7% $171 / Sq Ft
07/01/2025 07/01/25 Price Changed $365,000 -2.7% $176 / Sq Ft
06/05/2025 06/05/25 For Sale $375,000 +29.3% $181 / Sq Ft
08/01/2023 08/01/23 Sold $290,000 -3.3% $151 / Sq Ft
04/23/2023 04/23/23 Pending -- -- --
01/31/2023 01/31/23 For Sale $300,000 +26.6% $156 / Sq Ft
06/15/2020 06/15/20 Sold $237,000 -0.8% $123 / Sq Ft
04/27/2020 04/27/20 Pending -- -- --
02/11/2020 02/11/20 Price Changed $239,000 -2.0% $124 / Sq Ft
01/20/2020 01/20/20 For Sale $244,000 -- $127 / Sq Ft
Source: Northwest Iowa Regional Board of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $290,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $237,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $232,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $225,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $14,225 Unknown
Previous Owner $115,900 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Source: Northwest Iowa Regional Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 828974

Northwest Iowa Regional Board of REALTORS®

APN: 12-16-189-004