520 Central Ave SE Le Mars, IA 51031
Estimated payment $2,170/month
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.
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
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 |
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 |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $290,000 | None Listed On Document | |
| Warranty Deed | $237,000 | None Available |
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: Northwest Iowa Regional Board of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 828974
APN: 12-16-189-004
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