Step into timeless beauty with this classic two-story American Foursquare, built in 1918 and lovingly maintained by one family since 1968. Featuring a distinctive hipped roof, center dormer, a covered front porch and an inviting enclosed porch, this home blends historic character with comfortable living.Inside, original woodwork and hardwood floors lie beneath carpet, offering a wonderful opportunity to restore and highlight the homes authentic character. Sunlit rooms provide ample space to create your dream home, while the peaceful setting just minutes from Lake Anita State Park invites you to enjoy nature's beauty.This charming home is ready for a new family to add their own story and to create lasting memories in a warm inviting space filled with history and heart.
For sale
$284,000
311 Chestnut St, Anita, IA 50020
3beds
2baths
2,813sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1918
0.6 Acres Lot
$259,900 Zestimate®
$101/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Original woodworkPeaceful settingHardwood floorsSunlit roomsDistinctive hipped roofCovered front porchInviting enclosed porch
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Listing updated: August 21, 2025 at 01:57am
Listed by:
United Country Gilworth Real Estate & Auction
Source: SWIAR,MLS#: 25-1765
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Baths, Kitchen, Other, Living Room, Family Room, Dining, Other Bedrooms
Bedroom 2
- Level: U
- Area: 147.7
- Dimensions: 11.08 x 13.33
Bedroom 3
- Level: U
- Area: 178.88
- Dimensions: 13.5 x 13.25
Bathroom
- Description: Half Bath
- Level: M
- Area: 16.27
- Dimensions: 5.75 x 2.83
Bathroom
- Level: U
- Area: 65.52
- Dimensions: 7.42 x 8.83
Other
- Level: U
- Area: 159.96
- Dimensions: 12 x 13.33
Bonus room
- Description: Sunroom
- Level: M
- Area: 262.59
- Dimensions: 17.9 x 14.67
Bonus room
- Description: Non-Conforming Room
- Level: U
- Area: 169.86
- Dimensions: 15.33 x 11.08
Bonus room
- Description: Eat-In Kitchen
- Level: M
- Area: 105.97
- Dimensions: 9.42 x 11.25
Bonus room
- Description: Wet Bar/Sitting Room
- Level: M
- Area: 322.19
- Dimensions: 27.42 x 11.75
Dining room
- Level: M
- Area: 182.24
- Dimensions: 13.58 x 13.42
Kitchen
- Level: M
- Area: 132.75
- Dimensions: 13.17 x 10.08
Living room
- Level: M
- Area: 363.24
- Dimensions: 27.25 x 13.33
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Electric
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Disposal, Dishwasher, Electric Range, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement, Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Original Woodwork, Wet Bar, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: Partial,Crawl,Full,Unfinished,Laundry
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Electric, Yes, Gas Log
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,813
- Total interior livable area: 2,813 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,813
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Electric, Storage
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered, Screened
- Exterior features: Other
Lot
- Size: 0.6 Acres
- Dimensions: .60
- Features: Corner Lot, Over 1/2 up to 1 Acre
Details
- Additional structures: Garage(s), Other, Outbuilding
- Parcel number: 320007549001000 , 320007548001000
- Zoning description: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Stucco, Frame, Perm Siding
- Roof: Composition,Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1918
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Sidewalks
Location
- Region: Anita
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $101/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $235,000
- Annual tax amount: $3,877
- Date on market: 8/20/2025
- Listing terms: 1031 Exchange,Conventional
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Concrete
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