Looking for space? This farmhouse-style home offers room for everyone both inside and out. The main floor features a bright living room, spacious kitchen with plenty of cabinets, dining area, 2 bedrooms, full bathroom, and convenient main floor laundry. A second living room provides great additional space for relaxing or entertaining. Upstairs includes three large bedrooms and a full bathroom with laundry. Outside you’ll enjoy a screened porch, deck overlooking the yard, and mature trees surrounding the property. The large 4-stall detached garage offers excellent storage, workshop space, or room for all the toys. Unfinished basement provides additional storage and potential. A great opportunity for someone looking for space, character, and a large garage.
For sale
$196,900
1708 Mitchell St, Ruthven, IA 51358
5beds
2,672sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1902
0.66 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$74/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Screened porchDeck overlooking the yardDining areaConvenient main floor laundry
- 25 days |
- 3,177 |
- 91 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 10, 2026 at 02:59pm
Listed by:
Shelly Lohman PRIM:712-260-8665,
EXIT Realty Midwest- Spencer/Emmetsburg
Source: Iowa Great Lakes BOR,MLS#: 260093
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1
- Level: Main
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 5
- Level: Upper
Bathroom 1
- Level: Main
Bathroom 2
- Level: Upper
Dining room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air, Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range/Stove, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned
- Laundry: 2nd Floor Laundry, Main Level
Features
- Kitchen Island, Main Floor Bedrooms, Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Basement: Block,Partial
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,672
- Total interior livable area: 2,672 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,672
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Detached, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 5
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Porch
Lot
- Size: 0.66 Acres
- Dimensions: 143.00 x 202.00
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Second Garage
- Parcel number: 680015015000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding, Stick Built
- Roof: Asphalt,Metal
Condition
- Year built: 1902
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: IA
Location
- Region: Ruthven
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $74/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $88,730
- Annual tax amount: $1,115
- Date on market: 3/7/2026
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/7/2026 | Listed for sale | $196,900+258%$74/sqft |
Source:  Iowa Great Lakes BOR #260093 Report a problem | ||
| 3/15/2001 | Sold | $55,000$21/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,277 +4.3% | $88,730 +13.8% |
| 2024 | $1,224 -8.3% | $77,990 |
| 2023 | $1,335 +1.9% | $77,990 +12.1% |
| 2022 | $1,310 +22.7% | $69,580 |
| 2021 | $1,068 +14.5% | $69,580 +18.1% |
| 2020 | $932 -10.4% | $58,900 |
| 2019 | $1,040 +2.4% | $58,900 -11.1% |
| 2018 | $1,016 | $66,280 +13.2% |
| 2017 | $1,016 +5.8% | $58,570 |
| 2016 | $960 | $58,570 +27.3% |
| 2015 | $960 +25% | $46,010 |
| 2014 | $768 -20.3% | $46,010 |
| 2013 | $964 +3.9% | -- |
| 2012 | $928 -25.9% | -- |
| 2011 | $1,252 +5.4% | -- |
| 2010 | $1,188 +8% | -- |
| 2009 | $1,100 +5.6% | -- |
| 2008 | $1,042 +32.9% | -- |
| 2007 | $784 +5.4% | -- |
| 2005 | $744 | -- |
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BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$1,249/mo
Principal & interest
$1047
Property taxes
$202
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 51358
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 1/10Ruthven-Ayrshire Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.4 mi
- 7/10Ruthven-Ayrshire High SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 0.4 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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