Updated ranch home 4 BR 2 Ba on 1/3 of an acre. Many updates on the home including newer roof, windows, siding, flooring, and more.1st floor has a nice updated kitchen, open living area and dining area, 3 bedrooms and a full bath. Finished ll features a large rec area, bedroom and bathroom. Large deck and oversized patio area in the back with a field behind the home. Quick direct commute to the metro great small town values, turn key property!!
For sale
$259,900
740 Brown St, Dexter, IA 50070
4beds
1,196sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1973
0.34 Acres Lot
$257,700 Zestimate®
$217/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Updated kitchenNewer roofLarge deckDining areaField behind the home
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
NICHOLAS SCAR 515-453-6580,
Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 747260
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Heating
- Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Wet Bar, Dining Area, Eat-in Kitchen, Cable TV
- Flooring: Carpet
- Basement: Egress Windows,Finished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,196
- Total interior livable area: 1,196 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 800
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Open, Patio
- Exterior features: Deck, Patio
Lot
- Size: 0.34 Acres
- Dimensions: 120 x 125
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 1331400003
- Zoning: RES
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1973
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Dexter
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $217/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $187,630
- Annual tax amount: $2,698
- Date on market: 8/13/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
$257,700
$245,000 - $271,000
$1,885/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/13/2026 | Listed for sale | $259,900+293.8%$217/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #747260 Report a problem | ||
| 4/15/2016 | Sold | $66,000-2.9%$55/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #510187 Report a problem | ||
| 4/13/2016 | Pending sale | $68,000$57/sqft |
Source: Silverado Realty #510187 Report a problem | ||
| 4/13/2016 | Listed for sale | $68,000$57/sqft |
Source: Silverado Realty #510187 Report a problem | ||
| 2/26/2016 | Listing removed | $68,000$57/sqft |
Source: Silverado Realty #510187 Report a problem | ||
| 2/22/2016 | Price change | $68,000-6.8%$57/sqft |
Source: Silverado Realty #510187 Report a problem | ||
| 1/15/2016 | Listed for sale | $73,000$61/sqft |
Source: Silverado Realty #510187 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,698 +4.4% | $187,630 +5.1% |
| 2024 | $2,584 +18.8% | $178,520 |
| 2023 | $2,176 +16.6% | $178,520 +14.2% |
| 2022 | $1,866 -11.4% | $156,280 +12.4% |
| 2021 | $2,106 -1.6% | $139,030 +9.9% |
| 2020 | $2,140 -2.5% | $126,520 |
| 2019 | $2,194 +19% | $126,520 +3.4% |
| 2018 | $1,844 | $122,340 +16% |
| 2017 | $1,844 -48.7% | $105,440 +2.6% |
| 2016 | $3,594 +126.3% | $102,810 |
| 2015 | $1,588 +4.9% | $102,810 |
| 2014 | $1,514 -4.8% | $102,810 |
| 2013 | $1,590 -0.5% | -- |
| 2012 | $1,598 +1.4% | -- |
| 2011 | $1,576 -7.7% | -- |
| 2010 | $1,708 -7% | -- |
| 2009 | $1,836 +3.4% | -- |
| 2008 | $1,776 +3.5% | -- |
| 2007 | $1,716 | -- |
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Neighborhood: 50070
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Dexter Elementary SchoolGrades: 3-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 8/10West Central Valley Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 6 mi
- 4/10West Central Valley High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: West Central Valley
Source: DMMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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