$190,000
PENDING

703 5th St Colo, IA 50056

Estimated payment $1,282/month

Total Views 471
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,393 Sq Ft
$136 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Mud Room
  • Den
  • Formal Dining Room

About This Home

A true gem! Full of character and timeless appeal, this 3-bed, 1-bath home in Colo offers charm you don’t find every day. Inside, you’ll love the original woodwork, hardwood floors, pocket doors, and stunning detailed wooden doors with vintage knobs. A gorgeous built-in china cabinet with glass doors and drawers adds both charm and functionality. The main floor features 2 bedrooms plus a versatile bonus room—perfect for an office, dressing/makeup room, workout space, den, or playroom—along with a formal dining room and convenient main floor laundry. The spacious kitchen offers abundant cabinetry, updated backsplash and countertops, and all appliances stay. The bathroom features a tiled surround and porcelain tub, blending classic style with everyday function. Upstairs includes the 3rd bedroom and an unfinished attic space full of potential for future expansion. Outside, enjoy the covered front porch and covered back patio, surrounded by lush landscaping and established perennials. The backyard is ideal for relaxing or entertaining with a firepit, swing, and raised garden beds—one already planted with strawberries. A 2-car garage provides ample parking, while the bonus space behind it offers endless possibilities for hobbies, a man cave, or she shed, complete with a portable heater/AC unit and hardwired surround sound system that stay. Packed with character, flexibility, and opportunity—this home is ready for its next owner!

Listing Agent

Sherry Hosteng

RE/MAX Real Estate Center Listed on: 04/20/2026

RE/MAX Real Estate Center

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,007

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Home Design

  • Stone Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,393 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Drapes & Rods
  • Mud Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Wood Flooring
  • Partial Basement
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Gravel Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Fire Pit

Additional Features

  • 10,600 Sq Ft Lot
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 12-08-406-120

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,007

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

10,600 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: 1.5 Story
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 136.40
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Special Features: UnderContract
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: 1st Flr Laundry, Drapes/Curtains, Hardwood Floors, Smoke Detector
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Description: Partial
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Rm
  • Other Rooms: Mud Room, Study, See Remarks
  • Included Items: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1393
  • Total Sq Ft: 1393

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Covered Patio, Fire Pit
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Asphalt

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Gravel
  • Garage: 2 Attached
  • Garage Parking Stalls: 2

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.2400
  • Lot S F: 10600
  • Lot Shape: Regular
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 12-08-406-120
  • 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: 3007.00
  • Net Taxes: 2822.00

MLS Schools

  • School District: Colo-Nesco

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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
2025 $2,822 $178,000 $30,000 $148,000
2024 $2,743 $165,700 $24,300 $141,400
2023 $2,582 $165,700 $24,300 $141,400
2022 $2,070 $126,700 $22,500 $104,200
2021 $2,112 $126,700 $22,500 $104,200
2020 $2,000 $118,700 $22,500 $96,200
2019 $2,000 $118,700 $22,500 $96,200
2018 $1,829 $114,500 $22,500 $92,000
2017 $1,824 $114,500 $22,500 $92,000
2016 $1,818 $102,300 $22,500 $79,800
2015 $1,818 $102,300 $22,500 $79,800
2014 $1,758 $101,200 $22,500 $78,700
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
05/22/2026 05/22/26 Sold $191,000 +0.5% $137 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
04/26/2026 04/26/26 Pending -- -- --
04/20/2026 04/20/26 For Sale $190,000 +58.3% $136 / Sq Ft
10/19/2018 10/19/18 Sold $120,000 -25.0% $86 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
09/14/2018 09/14/18 Pending -- -- --
07/13/2018 07/13/18 For Sale $159,900 -- $115 / Sq Ft
Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $120,000 --
Warranty Deed $99,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $114,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $100,980 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 738897

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 12-08-406-120

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