4-Bedroom Fixer-Upper / Investment Opportunity in Rippey
Looking for your next renovation project or investment property? This 4-bedroom, 1-bath, 1.5-story home offers 1,281 sq. ft. of living space on an approximately 8,712 sq. ft. lot in the quiet community of Rippey, Iowa.
The property was used as a long-term rental from August 2017 through July 2025 and is now vacant and ready for renovation. Interior demolition has already begun, with all carpeting removed, some flooring removed, and several interior walls partially or fully opened up. The home will require completion of demolition and a full interior remodel, including kitchen cabinetry, countertops and sink, bathroom fixtures, drywall, paint and flooring.
Several major exterior and mechanical improvements have already been completed:
* New roof – summer 2023
* New siding – summer 2023
* Water heater – 2020
* Furnace – 2018
* Septic pumped – 2023
The home is built on a slab with no basement or crawlspace. Water is provided by Xenia Rural Water District and natural gas by Black Hills Energy.
INVESTOR POTENTIAL: HUD’s FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 4-bedroom unit in Greene County is approximately $1,486 per month, making this property worth a look for investors seeking a value-add rental opportunity. Actual achievable rent, Housing Choice Voucher eligibility, payment standards, utility allowances and property inspection requirements should be independently verified by the buyer.
Annual property taxes are approximately $1,182, helping keep ongoing ownership costs relatively low.
The property is currently assessed at approximately $75,500 and offers substantial potential following renovation. Buyers should perform their own due diligence regarding after-repair value, renovation costs and potential rental income.
Offered at $39,900. Cash sale preferred.
Property is being sold AS-IS, WHERE-IS. Seller will make no repairs. Interior is currently under renovation and is not move-in ready. Serious inquiries only.
For sale by owner
Price cut: $10K (9/12)
$29,900
501 3rd St, Rippey, IA 50235
4beds
1,281sqft
Residential
Built in 1900
8,712 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$23/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Built on a slab
- 39 days
- 572
- 22
Listed by:
Property Owner (515) 783-5830
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced air, Gas
Cooling
- Other
Features
- 1st Flr Laundry, Carpeting, Smoke Detector
- Flooring: Laminate
- Basement: None
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,281 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Off-street, Garage
Features
- Exterior features: Vinyl
Lot
- Size: 8,712 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 1611114004
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Residential
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Concrete
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: City
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Rippey
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $23/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $75,500
- Annual tax amount: $1,164
- Date on market: 8/16/2026
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,206/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/12/2026 | Price change | $29,900-25.1%$23/sqft |
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| 8/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $39,900-17.7%$31/sqft |
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| 8/4/2017 | Listing removed | $48,500$38/sqft |
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| 4/14/2017 | Price change | $48,500-2.8%$38/sqft |
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| 2/15/2017 | Listed for sale | $49,900$39/sqft |
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| 10/1/2016 | Listing removed | $49,900$39/sqft |
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| 5/17/2016 | Price change | $49,900-9.1%$39/sqft |
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| 4/1/2016 | Listed for sale | $54,900+10%$43/sqft |
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| 12/30/2015 | Listing removed | $49,900$39/sqft |
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| 9/10/2015 | Price change | $49,900-9.1%$39/sqft |
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| 9/2/2015 | Listed for sale | $54,900$43/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,164 -2.8% | $75,500 +11.5% |
| 2024 | $1,198 +88.4% | $67,700 -1.2% |
| 2023 | $636 +3.2% | $68,500 +72.5% |
| 2022 | $616 +10.8% | $39,700 |
| 2021 | $556 +4.5% | $39,700 +16.1% |
| 2020 | $532 +1.9% | $34,200 |
| 2019 | $522 +4% | $34,200 +7.2% |
| 2018 | $502 | $31,900 +8.5% |
| 2017 | $502 +26.8% | $29,400 |
| 2016 | $396 | $29,400 |
| 2015 | $396 | $29,400 |
| 2014 | $396 +8.2% | $29,400 |
| 2013 | $366 -22.1% | -- |
| 2012 | $470 -0.8% | -- |
| 2011 | $474 +9.7% | -- |
| 2010 | $432 +9.1% | -- |
| 2009 | $396 +2.9% | -- |
| 2008 | $385 | -- |
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Neighborhood: 50235
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Greene County
Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
