So Much Potential - This 2-bedroom, 1-bath, one-story home in Ruthven offers a simple layout and an opportunity for someone ready to add value over time. The main-level living provides a straightforward floor plan with room for updates and personal touches. While the home does need some care, it presents honest potential for the right buyer. Whether you’re seeking an affordable place to start, a project to build equity, or a property to improve in your spare time. Located just minutes from Lost Island Lake and with an easy commute to Emmetsburg or Spencer, this property may also appeal to investors exploring long-term rental or short-term lodging possibilities in a popular lake-area community.
For sale
$70,000
1507 Center St, Ruthven, IA 51358
2beds
864sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1914
4,791.6 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$81/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Simple layoutMain-level living
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: February 10, 2026 at 06:49am
Listed by:
Kelly Bierl PRIM:712-260-5711,
Hometown Realty
Source: Iowa Great Lakes BOR,MLS#: 251699
Tour with a local agent
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1
- Level: Main
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
Bathroom 1
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Microwave, Range/Stove, Refrigerator, Washer, Electric Water Heater
Features
- Main Floor Bedrooms
- Basement: Unfinished,Block,Concrete,Crawl Space,Partial
Interior area
- Total structure area: 864
- Total interior livable area: 864 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 864
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Gravel, Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
Lot
- Size: 4,791.6 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 44 x 112
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 680002034080
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Steel Siding, Vinyl Siding, Frame/Wood
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Fixer
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1914
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: IA
Location
- Region: Ruthven
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $81/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $45,800
- Annual tax amount: $444
- Date on market: 2/10/2026
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $70,000+67.1%$81/sqft |
Source:  Iowa Great Lakes BOR #251699 Report a problem | ||
| 9/27/2014 | Listing removed | $41,900$48/sqft |
Source: Hometown Realty #12364 Report a problem | ||
| 8/22/2014 | Listed for sale | $41,900+10.3%$48/sqft |
Source: Hometown Realty #12364 Report a problem | ||
| 10/3/2011 | Sold | $38,000$44/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $583 -19.1% | $45,800 |
| 2023 | $721 +2% | $45,800 +11.8% |
| 2022 | $707 +28.6% | $40,970 |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$433/mo
Principal & interest
$361
Property taxes
$72
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 51358
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 1/10Ruthven-Ayrshire Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.1 mi
- 7/10Ruthven-Ayrshire High SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 0.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Ruthven-Ayrshire
Source: Iowa Great Lakes BOR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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