This charming 3-bedroom home sits on 1.58 acres and is the perfect property for a hobby farmer or anyone looking to enjoy peaceful country living with the convenience of town nearby. Located on a hard-surface road and just a quarter mile from the Franklin Grove Heritage Trail, this property offers the best of both worlds. The property has a detached 2-stall garage as well as a barn with a lean-to addition. Inside, you'll find a spacious main-level master bedroom and an open-concept kitchen, dining, and living area. The large main level, remodeled ¾ bath and laundry combination features a custom walk-in shower. Upstairs you will find 2 large bedrooms, a walk-in hallway closet, and a bonus room.
This home has seen numerous recent updates, including new siding and a steel roof on the garage in 2024, a new house roof installed in October 2025, a new deck in 2025, and new paint, laminate flooring, and carpet throughout the home in 2025-2026.
Step outside and enjoy the beauty of your backyard, where wildlife frequently travels through the field and along the timber, creating a serene country setting. The property also features a large garden area and two mature apple trees that produce a plentiful harvest each fall.
If you've been dreaming of acreage, privacy, and room to enjoy the outdoors while remaining close to town amenities, this property is one you won't want to miss!
For sale by owner
$195,000
1497 Belmond Rd, Belmond, IA 50421
3beds
1,532sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 1878
1.58 Acres Lot
$154,600 Zestimate®
$127/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Walk-in hallway closetCarpet throughout the homeNew sidingNew deckLarge garden areaNew house roofSpacious main-level master bedroom
- 24 minutes |
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Listed by:
Property Owner (641) 373-1612
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced air, Propane / Butane
Cooling
- Central
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Range / Oven
Features
- Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Laminate
- Basement: Partially finished
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,532 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage - Detached
Features
- Exterior features: Metal
Lot
- Size: 1.58 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 0431229005
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Other
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1878
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Belmond
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $127/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $106,200
- Annual tax amount: $1,204
- Date on market: 6/30/2026
Estimated market value
$154,600
$135,000 - $175,000
$1,684/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/30/2026 | Listed for sale | $195,000+129.4%$127/sqft |
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| 2/24/2016 | Sold | $85,000+57.4%$55/sqft |
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| 11/5/2011 | Listing removed | $54,000$35/sqft |
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| 9/10/2011 | Price change | $54,000-8.5%$35/sqft |
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| 8/30/2011 | Price change | $59,000+293.3%$39/sqft |
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| 8/10/2011 | Price change | $15,000-78.3%$10/sqft |
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| 7/23/2011 | Price change | $69,000+360%$45/sqft |
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| 7/16/2011 | Price change | $15,000-78.3%$10/sqft |
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| 7/14/2011 | Price change | $69,000+360%$45/sqft |
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| 7/11/2011 | Price change | $15,000-78.3%$10/sqft |
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| 6/14/2011 | Price change | $69,000-6.8%$45/sqft |
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| 5/21/2011 | Listed for sale | $74,000-9.1%$48/sqft |
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| 3/15/2011 | Sold | $81,396$53/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,204 -12.6% | $106,200 |
| 2023 | $1,378 +12% | $106,200 +3.6% |
| 2022 | $1,230 +11.6% | $102,500 +14.7% |
| 2021 | $1,102 -3.2% | $89,400 +20.6% |
| 2020 | $1,138 -0.2% | $74,100 +3.5% |
| 2019 | $1,140 +12.9% | $71,600 +1.8% |
| 2018 | $1,010 -7.5% | $70,300 +11.2% |
| 2017 | $1,092 +10.8% | $63,200 |
| 2016 | $986 +0.2% | $63,200 |
| 2015 | $984 +24.6% | $63,200 +21.1% |
| 2014 | $790 +1.5% | $52,200 |
| 2013 | $778 -27% | -- |
| 2012 | $1,066 +27.8% | -- |
| 2010 | $834 +36.3% | -- |
| 2009 | $612 +0.3% | -- |
| 2008 | $610 +3.4% | -- |
| 2007 | $590 +1% | -- |
| 2005 | $584 | -- |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 50421
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Richard O. Jacobson Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 1.4 mi
- 4/10Belmond-Klemme Community Jr-Sr High SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 1.3 mi
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