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161 S Walnut, Avoca, IA 51521
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This 2 bedroom 1 bath home is a perfect starter home. It has been completely renovated with up-dated mechanicals, siding, roof, drywall, retaining walls, carpet and much more. Come and enjoy the benefits of small town living with low county taxes and there are even forgivable grants available for down payment assistance for qualified buyers.
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Sale history for 161 S Walnut
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Tax history for 161 S Walnut
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
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Property details
Interior
- Heating & Cooling
- Has Cooling
- Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric
- Has Heating
- Heating: Natural Gas
- Interior Features
- Interior Features: Eat-in Kitchen, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Room Information
- Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
- Has Basement
- Basement Details: Partial, None, Unfinished
Exterior
- Exterior Features
- Roof: Composition
- Building Information
- Sq. Ft.: 1223.0
- Above Grade Finished Area: 1,223
- # of Stories Total: 1
- Construction Materials: Frame
- Property Features
- On Waterfront
- Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
- Property Information
- Property Type: Residential
- Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
- Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
- Lot Information
- Lot Features: Corner Lot, Waterfront
- Lot Size Dimensions: 6000 sqFt .14 acres
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Utilities: Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available
- Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
- Schools Information
- Elementary School: A-H-S-T-W
- Middle Or Junior School: A-H-S-T-W
- High School: A-H-S-T-W
- Location Information
- Subdivision Name: Not Applicable
Public facts
- Beds: 2
- Baths: 1.0
- Sq. Ft.: 1,095
- Stories: 1.0
- Lot Size: 6,098 square feet
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 1920
- Year Renovated: —
- County: Pottawattamie County
- APN: 7739 16 128 005
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- Listing Information
- List AOR: Southwest Iowa Association of REALTORS®
Around this home
Schools
Public PreK-3 • Assigned • 0.5mi
Public 4-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi
Lifestyle
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Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7 days above 102° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
Sun exposure
Exceptional sunlight
SunscoreThis home receives average direct sun exposure in Avoca. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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