$395,000
$5K PRICE INCREASE

55791 260th Ave Chariton, IA 50049

Chariton Area

Estimated payment $2,513/month

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,806 Sq Ft
$219 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Covered Deck
  • Family Room

About This Home

PICTURESQUE ACREAGE WITH POLEBARN! Ready to get out of town & into country living – well this is the perfect place for you! This home has NO gravel & NO covenants! The acreage offers 2.16 acres & is located on a paved road just off Highway 14! The 1.5 story home offers a main floor bedroom, hall bath & main floor laundry! Semi-open concept living/dining/kitchen offers great flow with a sizable dining room. The kitchen offers breakfast bar & plenty of cabinet space! Upstairs you’ll find two more bedrooms including one with double closets! There’s also a full bath! The unfinished lower level has potential and features garden light egress windows that let the light in! The east-facing covered front porch is a perfect spot to start your day! Two car attached garage! The 40x64 polebarn offers a shop area with tall overhead door and plenty of work space! The rear portion is unfinished with two large slider doors & the south portion offers lean to storage/shelter. Located close to Chariton, Knoxville, Melcher-Dallas, Indianola, Knoxville, Oskaloosa, Albia, Pella, Osceola! 50 minutes to Des Moines & 60 Minutes to West Des Moines! All information obtained from Seller & public records. ---- NOTE: Property to be sold “AS IS”

Listing Agent

Joshua Jenkins

RE/MAX Precision Listed on: 08/21/2026

RE/MAX Precision

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,154

Year Built

  • Built in 2004

Lot Details

  • 2.16 Acre Lot
  • Irregular Lot
  • Property is zoned R/A

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Poured Concrete
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,806 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Dining Area
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Window Egress
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 1 Primary Bedroom on Main

Parking

  • 6 Garage Spaces | 2 Attached and 4 Detached
  • Gravel Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Deck
  • Outbuilding

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Powered By Owned Propane
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Rural Water
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 0315200004

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,154

Year Built

Built in 2004

Lot Details

2.16 Acres

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Acreage
  • Style: 1.5 Story
  • Architecture: Traditional
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 218.72
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Termite: Call Listing Agent
  • Year Built: 2004
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Wood
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Flr Laundry, Carpeting, Vinyl Floors
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Second Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Description: Egress Windows, Unfinished
  • Dining Room: Dining Areas
  • Family Room: 1st Floor
  • Included Items: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1806
  • Total Sq Ft: 1806

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Covered Deck, Out Buildings
  • Fence Type: Other
  • Foundation: Poured
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Asphalt
  • Trim: Oak

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Gravel
  • Garage: 2 Attached, 4+ Detached

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic
  • Water: Rural
  • Air Conditioner: Central
  • Heat: Gas Forced Air, Propane

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Lot Info

  • Acres: 2.1600
  • Lot S F: 94089
  • Lot Shape: Irregular
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 0315200004
  • Zoning: R/A

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: 4154.00
  • Net Taxes: 4154.00

MLS Schools

  • School District: Chariton

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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 $2,566 $289,766 $24,438 $265,328
2024 $2,566 $178,998 $15,829 $163,169
2023 $3,184 $178,998 $15,829 $163,169
2022 $3,064 $182,208 $12,090 $170,118
2021 $2,726 $184,953 $14,223 $170,730
2020 $2,726 $156,973 $14,093 $142,880
2019 $2,422 $302,716 $159,836 $142,880
2018 $2,400 $143,940 $17,998 $125,942
2017 $2,400 $137,274 $0 $0
2016 $2,348 $137,274 $0 $0
2015 $2,348 $137,269 $0 $0
2014 $2,358 $138,020 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/21/2026 08/21/26 Price Changed $395,000 +1.3% $219 / Sq Ft
08/21/2026 08/21/26 For Sale $389,900 -- $216 / Sq Ft
Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 747680

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 0315200004

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