Built in 1910 and already partway through a transformation, this 1.5-story Ellsworth home is ready for its next owner to finish the job. It offers 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a den/office, and 1,896 sq ft of above-ground living space on a 50x138 lot, with an attached 1-car garage. The main level includes a living room, family room, kitchen, 3/4 bath, and laundry. Upstairs you'll find two bedrooms, a full bath, and a den/office.Forced air heating, central air, a gas water heater, and public water and sewer are all in place. The home is in the South Hamilton School District, offering small-town living with room to add value. Ideal for investors, flippers, or buyers looking to build equity through renovation. Contract sale/seller financing possible.
For sale
$39,900
1527 Dayton St, Ellsworth, IA 50075
2beds
1,896sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1910
6,969 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$21/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Central airFamily roomForced air heating
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Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Van Winkle Real Estate Team 515-276-2872,
RE/MAX Concepts-Ames,
Jake Gaul 515-276-2872,
RE/MAX Concepts-Ames
Source: CIBR,MLS#: 71642
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
Other
- Level: Main
Full bathroom
- Level: Upper
Den
- Level: Upper
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Basement: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,896
- Total interior livable area: 1,896 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,152
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage
- Has garage: Yes
Lot
- Size: 6,969 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 138
Details
- Parcel number: 40872330358021
- Zoning: Residential
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Block
Condition
- Year built: 1910
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Ellsworth
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $21/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $72,670
- Annual tax amount: $1,250
- Date on market: 10/22/2026
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,292/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/22/2026 | Listed for sale | $39,900-18.6%$21/sqft |
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| 10/22/2026 | Listing removed | $49,000$26/sqft |
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| 4/23/2026 | Listed for sale | $49,000-1.8%$26/sqft |
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| 1/5/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 10/18/2021 | Listed for sale | $49,900-0.2%$26/sqft |
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| 1/12/2017 | Sold | $50,000$26/sqft |
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| 6/23/2016 | Price change | $50,000-8.9%$26/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 SIGNATURE-Ames #44506 Report a problem | ||
| 4/19/2016 | Listed for sale | $54,900+5.6%$29/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 SIGNATURE-Ames #44506 Report a problem | ||
| 8/1/2003 | Sold | $52,000$27/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,250 +2.6% | $72,670 -4% |
| 2024 | $1,218 +1.3% | $75,730 |
| 2023 | $1,202 +154.1% | $75,730 +19.8% |
| 2022 | $473 -66.8% | $63,200 |
| 2021 | $1,426 +3.6% | $63,200 -12.3% |
| 2020 | $1,376 +10.3% | $72,070 |
| 2019 | $1,248 | $72,070 +16.4% |
| 2018 | $1,248 | $61,940 +4.4% |
| 2017 | $1,248 +4.2% | $59,330 |
| 2016 | $1,198 | $59,330 +6% |
| 2015 | $1,198 +13.4% | $55,970 |
| 2014 | $1,056 | $55,970 |
| 2013 | -- | $55,970 -1.8% |
| 2012 | $1,002 +3.9% | $57,000 |
| 2007 | $964 +27.2% | -- |
| 2005 | $758 | -- |
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