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    • Price cut: $5K (8/16)
    $494,000

    47297 Whippoorwill Rd, Avoca, IA 51521

    4beds
    3baths
    2,090sqft
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    $3,496/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1900
    5.43 Acres Lot
    $468,900 Zestimate®
    $236/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Escape to the peace and privacy of country living with this charming 5.43 acre acreage featuring a classic 1.5-story farmhouse built in 1900. Offering 4 bedrooms and 2.75 bathrooms. The primary bed and bathroom are on main floor. The property includes an attached oversized 1 car garage plus a 30x30 insulated detached garage built in 2019. There is an impressive 44x46 steel building with an attached 20x46 lean-to built in 2024. Additional outbuildings include a 20x40 insulated building with electricity, perfect for a workshop, hobby space, or storage, along with a 20x40 hog shed currently used for raising various animals. Major improvements include a new metal roof installed on house in 2024 and new vinyl siding that same year. HVAC System and Water Heater replaced in 2019. New Fridge and Oven/Range in 2026. One Freezer will stay in detached garage. All measurements are approximate. There is a microwave in the attached garage and detached building that will stay. There are 2 electrical hookups for RV'S on the power pole in middle of the yard. One 30Amp and One 50Amp. All measurements are Approximate.
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    Listed by:

    Terry O'Toole 712-309-2001,

    NP Dodge Real Estate - Council Bluffs

    Source: SWIAR,MLS#: 26-1670

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 4
      • Bathrooms: 3
      Heating
      • Propane
      Cooling
      • Central Air, Other
      Appliances
      • Laundry: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup
      Features
      • Eat-in Kitchen, Ceiling Fan(s)
      • Basement: Partial,Unfinished
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 2,090
      • Total interior livable area: 2,090 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 2,090
      • Finished area below ground: 0

      Property

      Parking
      • Parking features: Off Street, Garage Door Opener
      • Has garage: Yes
      Features
      • Levels: One and One Half
      • Patio & porch: Deck
      • Exterior features: Other
      Lot
      • Size: 5.43 Acres
      • Dimensions: 5.43 Acres
      Details
      • Additional structures: Outbuilding
      • Parcel number: 7739 12 100 003

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Frame
      • Roof: Metal
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1900

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Septic Tank
      • Water: Well
      • Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Propane

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Avoca

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $236/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $346,800
      • Annual tax amount: $3,372
      • Date on market: 8/4/2026
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
      • Road surface type: Gravel

        Estimated market value

        $468,900

        $445,000 - $492,000

        $2,231/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        8/16/2026Price change$494,000-1%$236/sqft
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        8/4/2026Listed for sale$499,000+103.7%$239/sqft
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        11/16/2018Sold$245,000-1.6%$117/sqft
        Source: SWIAR #18-1689 Report a problem
        8/15/2018Listed for sale$249,000+258.3%$119/sqft
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        5/21/2018Sold$69,500-16.4%$33/sqft
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        5/4/2018Price change$83,100-10.7%$40/sqft
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        5/3/2018Pending sale$93,100$45/sqft
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        5/2/2018Price change$93,100+12%$45/sqft
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        4/24/2018Price change$83,100-10.7%$40/sqft
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        3/14/2018Price change$93,100-9.7%$45/sqft
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        2/22/2018Listed for sale$103,100$49/sqft
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        2/7/2018Pending sale$103,100$49/sqft
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        1/17/2018Price change$103,100-8.8%$49/sqft
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        1/10/2018Listed for sale$113,100$54/sqft
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        1/3/2018Pending sale$113,100$54/sqft
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        12/7/2017Price change$113,100-8.1%$54/sqft
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        12/6/2017Pending sale$123,100+8.8%$59/sqft
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        12/5/2017Price change$113,100-8.1%$54/sqft
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        12/2/2017Pending sale$123,100$59/sqft
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        11/25/2017Listed for sale$123,100$59/sqft
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        10/3/2017Pending sale$123,100$59/sqft
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        9/10/2017Listed for sale$123,100$59/sqft
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        9/10/2017Pending sale$123,100$59/sqft
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        8/23/2017Price change$123,100-7.5%$59/sqft
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        8/11/2017Pending sale$133,100$64/sqft
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        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$3,372 +0.4%$346,800 +20.3%
        2024$3,358 -7.4%$288,300
        2023$3,628 +1.1%$288,300 +10.5%
        2022$3,588 -1.6%$261,000
        2021$3,646 +7.9%$261,000
        2020$3,380 +59.1%$261,000 +6.5%
        2019$2,124 +3.7%$245,000 +60.3%
        2018$2,048 -6.1%$152,833
        2017$2,182 +0.6%$152,833
        2015$2,168 -2.9%$152,833
        2014$2,232 $152,833
        2013-- $152,833
        2012-- $152,833
        2011-- $152,833 -5%
        2010-- $160,877
        2009-- $160,877
        2007$1,568 +2.1%$160,877 +8%
        2006$1,536 +9.7%$148,960
        2005$1,400 --
        2002-- $133,000
        2001-- --
        2000$1,178 $61,706
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 51521

        Getting around

        0 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        6 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        Schools provided by the listing agent
        • Elementary: A-H-S-T-W
        • Middle: A-H-S-T-W
        • High: A-H-S-T-W

        Source: SWIAR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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