A piece of country living paradise! This property is situated on 2 acres just 5 miles south of town, conveniently located right off a blacktop road.
The open-concept layout, 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, provides plenty of space for everyday living and entertaining. The home features new carpet throughout and has been well cared for with no pets. Outside, enjoy the brand-new 24' x 16' Trex composite deck above a stamped concrete patio, creating a great space for relaxing or entertaining.
The property also includes a heated, remodeled and expanded shed (44'x40') with running water and floor drains, offering excellent space for a workshop, hobbies, storage, or entertainment. Refreshed landscaping and rows of oak trees add to the property’s outdoor appeal.
With 2 acres, a spacious home, new outdoor living space, and a unique heated shed, this property offers plenty of room to enjoy country living while remaining close to town.
For sale by owner
$539,000
896 Cooks Rd, Waukon, IA 52172
4beds
1,643sqft
:
Get pre-qualified$3,854/mo
SingleFamily
Built in 1979
2 Acres Lot
$418,900 Zestimate®
$328/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Open-concept layoutRows of oak treesSpacious homeNew carpet throughoutRefreshed landscaping
- 6 hours |
- 139 |
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Listed by:
Property Owner (563) 794-0971
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced air, Gas
Cooling
- Central
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Linoleum / Vinyl
- Basement: Finished
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,643 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Garage - Attached, Garage - Detached
Features
- Exterior features: Brick
Lot
- Size: 2 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 1529100009
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Materials
- brick
- Foundation: Concrete
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1979
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Waukon
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $328/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $422,700
- Annual tax amount: $4,304
- Date on market: 8/8/2026
Estimated market value
$418,900
$369,000 - $469,000
$2,403/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $539,000+8%$328/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 4/28/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 3/27/2023 | Listed for sale | $499,000$304/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,304 +5.2% | $422,700 +11.4% |
| 2024 | $4,090 +28.8% | $379,600 +0.4% |
| 2023 | $3,176 +3% | $378,000 +49.4% |
| 2022 | $3,084 +6.9% | $253,000 |
| 2021 | $2,884 +1.8% | $253,000 +6.4% |
| 2020 | $2,834 -0.8% | $237,700 |
| 2019 | $2,856 +13.7% | $237,700 +2.7% |
| 2018 | $2,512 -9.1% | $231,400 +14.1% |
| 2017 | $2,764 +15% | $202,800 |
| 2016 | $2,404 | $202,800 |
| 2015 | $2,404 +1.7% | $202,800 |
| 2014 | $2,364 +3.6% | $202,800 |
| 2013 | $2,282 -5.3% | -- |
| 2012 | $2,410 +6.6% | -- |
| 2011 | $2,260 +2.4% | -- |
| 2010 | $2,206 +16.1% | -- |
| 2009 | $1,900 +5.2% | -- |
| 2008 | $1,806 +5% | -- |
| 2007 | $1,720 | -- |
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Neighborhood: 52172
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10East Campus Elementary SchoolGrades: 3-5Distance: 5.5 mi
- 10/10Waukon Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 5.7 mi
- 9/10Waukon High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 5.7 mi
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