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Sold for $285,000 on 05/28/25
  • $285,000

    500 W South St, Prairie City, IA 50228

    3beds
    1,728sqft
    Farm, Single Family Residence
    Built in 1900
    0.33 Acres Lot
    $287,000 Zestimate®
    $165/sqft
    $1,617 Estimated rent

    What's special

    Affordable and adorable 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with 4th non-conforming bedroom. Character and charm abound from the big country kitchen & hardwood floors to the partially finished lower level. Updates galore including furnace, water heater, roof, 1st floor vinyl windows...the list goes on. Bedrooms include walk-in closets & easily accommodate multiple beds & dressers. Great room has amazing natural light, is open to the huge dining room, and includes storage closet and updated carpet. Kitchen includes a plethora of cabinets and counter space, pantry cabinet, and wood floors. All appliances stay - fridge, washer and dryer too. 1st floor laundry with shelving makes laundry a breeze. Partially finished lower level includes 2nd bath with soaking tub, 4th Nonconforming BR, & family room yet still provides plenty of storage. Head outdoors to enjoy the wrap around deck and huge corner lot - complete with Cherry trees, blueberry bushes, garden, and playset. Still not convinced? Radon mitigation system for peace of mind and AMAZING 3 car insulated garage with 10' entry and a 2nd 2 car garage that easily holds your cars and toys - perfect for the car or woodworking enthusiast. Great location - minutes to park, schools, bike trail, & Neil Smith Wildlife Refuge. Enjoy small town living within 20 minutes of all the metro has to offer. Plus no down payment USDA financing. Doesn't get much better than this.

    Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago

    Listing updated: May 30, 2025 at 08:06am

    Listed by:

    Lisa Schoening (515)965-9100,

    Keller Williams Ankeny Metro

    Bought with:

    Russell Van Wyk

    Home Realty

    Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 714224MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
    • Laundry: Main Level
    Features
    • Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Cable TV, Window Treatments
    • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl
    • Basement: Finished,Partially Finished
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,728
    • Total interior livable area: 1,728 sqft
    • Finished area below ground: 744

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage, Three Car Garage
    • Garage spaces: 2
    Features
    • Levels: Two
    • Stories: 2
    • Patio & porch: Deck
    • Exterior features: Deck, Play Structure
    Lot
    • Size: 0.33 Acres
    • Dimensions: 116 x 124
    • Features: Corner Lot
    Details
    • Parcel number: 1602215006
    • Zoning: R

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Farmhouse,Two Story
    • Property subtype: Farm, Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Vinyl Siding
    • Foundation: Block
    • Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
    Condition
    • Year built: 1900

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & neighborhood

    Security
    • Security features: Smoke Detector(s)
    Location
    • Region: Prairie City

    Other

    Other facts
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,USDA Loan
    • Road surface type: Concrete
    Services availability