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For sale by owner
  • $430,000

    3508 540th St SW, Riverside, IA 52327

    2beds
    1,220sqft
    : 
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1900
    4 Acres Lot
    $397,800 Zestimate®
    $352/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    High-efficiency lp furnaceMultiple wells on propertyWood-burning heat
    Peaceful rural acreage with room to spread out, located just outside the Iowa City/Riverside area. This 3.9-acre property offers a mix of open space, functional outbuildings, and country privacy while still being within reasonable distance to town, schools, and daily conveniences. The property includes an older farmhouse with numerous updates over the years, including newer flooring and interior paint completed around the time of purchase. Heating includes a high-efficiency LP furnace along with a wood-burning system for additional comfort and flexibility during Iowa winters. A major highlight of the property is the detached heated 2-stall garage with in-floor heat, along with a large approximately 30x40 outbuilding/shop featuring partial in-floor heat and additional storage/workspace. Great setup for hobbies, equipment, projects, or small business use. Property features multiple wells, including a newer house well, along with updated septic and utility improvements reported within the last several years. If you’re looking for space, privacy, functional buildings, and country living with potential to make it your own, this property offers a rare opportunity in a desirable rural setting. Features include: 3.9 acres Detached heated 2-stall garage with in-floor heat Approx. 30x40 shop/outbuilding High-efficiency LP furnace + wood-burning heat Multiple wells on property Newer flooring and interior paint Rural setting with room for equipment, hobbies, or recreation Convenient access to Iowa City/Riverside area Selling as-is.
    What the owner loves about this home
    What we’ve loved most about this property is the space, privacy, and flexibility it provides. The acreage offers a peaceful rural setting with room to spread out, enjoy nature, work on projects, and simply slow life down a bit. The heated garage and large shop/outbuilding have been incredibly useful for storage, hobbies, equipment, and workspace year-round. There’s a balance here between practical functionality and quiet country living that’s hard to find. We’ve also appreciated being close enough to town for convenience while still enjoying the privacy and openness that come with acreage living. Whether sitting outside on quiet evenings, enjoying the changing seasons, or having room for kids, pets, and gatherings, this property has offered a lifestyle that feels increasingly rare.
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    Property Owner (563) 203-0685

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      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 2
      • Bathrooms: 1
      • Full bathrooms: 1
      Heating
      • Forced air, Stove, Gas, Other, Geothermal, Wood / Pellet
      Cooling
      • Wall
      Appliances
      • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator
      Features
      • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Linoleum / Vinyl
      • Basement: Unfinished
      • Has fireplace: Yes
      Interior area
      • Total interior livable area: 1,220 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 6
      • Parking features: Garage - Attached, Garage - Detached
      Features
      • Exterior features: Other, Vinyl
      Lot
      • Size: 4 Acres
      Details
      • Parcel number: 1519451003

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Conventional
      Materials
      • Frame
      • Foundation: Concrete
      • Roof: Asphalt
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1900

      Community & HOA

      Location
      • Region: Riverside

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $352/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $330,800
      • Annual tax amount: $3,920
      • Date on market: 5/14/2026
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        Estimated market value

        $397,800

        $330,000 - $465,000

        $1,236/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        5/14/2026Listed for sale$430,000+447.8%$352/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        12/3/2008Sold$78,500$64/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$3,920 +1.1%$330,800 +14%
        2024$3,879 +9.8%$290,300
        2023$3,534 +6.2%$290,300 +25.9%
        2022$3,328 +3%$230,500 -22.1%
        2021$3,230 +0.8%$295,900 +2.8%
        2020$3,204 -26.4%$287,800 -0.8%
        2019$4,354 $290,100 -0.7%
        2018$4,354 +1.9%$292,100
        2017$4,272 +138.9%$292,100 +125%
        2016$1,788 +4.7%$129,800
        2015$1,708 +3%$129,800 +2.3%
        2014$1,658 $126,900 +2.6%
        2012-- $123,708
        2011-- --
        2009-- $109,300 -5.3%
        2008-- $115,402 +5.9%
        2005$1,204 +10.3%$108,998 +6.2%
        2004$1,092 $102,598

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          Climate risks

          Neighborhood: 52327

          Getting around

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          Car-Dependent
          19 / 100
          Somewhat Bikeable

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