FOR SALE BY OWNER — 4.21 ACRES + UPDATED FARMHOUSE
2968 170th Street, Rock Rapids, IA 51246
Central Lyon School District
Asking: $389,900
Buyer’s agents welcome. Seller willing to cooperate — please inquire directly.
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OFFER SUBMISSION
Written offers accepted on a rolling basis.
Submit to: millyd83@gmail.com
Full property details & offer forms:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/126w2kHUs2tPjxeHB-Ql-yk5vkVb7cRNC/view
PROPERTY SUMMARY
Peaceful country living in a remodeled 1928 farmhouse on 4.21 acres, surrounded by open farmland. Minutes from Rock Rapids, within Central Lyon Schools, approx. 30–35 minutes to Sioux Falls.
5 bedrooms (1 basement w/ egress, 1 main, 3 upper)
2 bathrooms (full main, ¾ basement w/ walk-in shower)
Bonus upstairs flex/playroom
Detached garage w/ electric opener
40-ft sea-crate included
Underground dog fence
4 outbuildings (barn = tear down/salvage)
SQUARE FOOTAGE
~1,714 sq ft above grade (main + upper)
~250 sq ft finished basement (bedroom + bath)
Unfinished areas: laundry, mechanical, storage
Approx. 2,692 sq ft total footprint
MAJOR UPDATES (2018)
Full plumbing & electrical replacement
New water main & septic system (four 100' runs)
105-gallon electric water heater
Finished basement w/ spray foam insulation
Perimeter tiling & high curb-pump drainage system
INTERIOR & MECHANICAL
KitchenAid stainless appliances included
Real hardwood floors (main & upper)
Furnace w/ air purifier & humidifier
Central air conditioning
Water softener & RO filtration
Owned propane tank
Fiber-optic internet available
UTILITY ESTIMATES
Rural water ~$55–$65/mo • Electric ~$200/mo • Propane ~$140/mo
Garbage ~$32/mo • Septic ~$55 every 6 months
For sale by owner
$389,900
2968 170th St, Rock Rapids, IA 51246
5beds
1,964sqft
Est.:
SingleFamily
Built in 1928
4 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$199/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Central air conditioningSurrounded by open farmlandKitchenaid stainless appliances included
- 46 days |
- 444 |
- 12 |
Listed by:
Property Owner (605) 366-6251
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced air, Propane / Butane
Cooling
- Central
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Flooring: Tile, Other, Hardwood
- Basement: Partially finished
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,964 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage - Detached
Features
- Exterior features: Vinyl
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Territorial
Lot
- Size: 4 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 130000703410000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Block
- Roof: Shake / Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1928
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Rock Rapids
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $199/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $226,350
- Annual tax amount: $1,944
- Date on market: 11/3/2025
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,728/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/3/2025 | Listed for sale | $389,900+23.8%$199/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 11/6/2018 | Sold | $315,000$160/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,944 +3.3% | $226,350 |
| 2023 | $1,882 -1.2% | $226,350 +26.8% |
| 2022 | $1,904 -5% | $178,540 |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$2,303/mo
Principal & interest
$1868
Property taxes
$299
Home insurance
$136
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 51246
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Central Lyon Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 1.9 mi
- NACentral Lyon Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 1.9 mi
- 9/10Central Lyon Senior High SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 2 mi
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