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  • $389,900

    2968 170th St, Rock Rapids, IA 51246

    5beds
    1,964sqft
    : 
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1928
    4 Acres Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $199/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Central air conditioningSurrounded by open farmlandKitchenaid stainless appliances included
    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. PRIVATE TOUR OPTIONS Self-guided in-person tour (access code after confirmation) Virtual tour via FaceTime or Zoom Schedule: https://calendly.com/millyd83 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
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    Property Owner (605) 366-6251

    This property is for sale by owner and Zillow, Inc. is displaying it at the owner's request. It is not subject to a listing agreement with Zillow, Inc. or its affiliates.

    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
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    Estimated market value

    Not available

    Estimated sales range

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    $1,728/mo

    Price history

    Price history
    DateEventPrice
    11/3/2025Listed for sale$389,900+23.8%$199/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    11/6/2018Sold$315,000$160/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    Public tax history
    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2024$1,944 +3.3%$226,350
    2023$1,882 -1.2%$226,350 +26.8%
    2022$1,904 -5%$178,540

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    BuyAbility℠ payment

    Est. payment
    $2,303/mo
    Principal & interest
    $1868
    Property taxes
    $299
    Home insurance
    $136

      Climate risks

      Neighborhood: 51246

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