Step back in time with small town living where the trees canopy the sidewalks and streets, kids still ride their bikes on the city bike trails to the meticulously maintained parks and your neighbors know your name. This charming up-dated 4bd. 3 bath home is move in ready and could be yours. Lots of updates from all new windows, roof, gutters new mechanicals, up-dated bathrooms, kitchen, finished basement & attic and. only 30 min from the metro.
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Market trends in 51521, IA
Last updated September 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Balanced market
Sale-to-list price
94.4%
1.5% MoM
Median sale price
$188K
$8K MoM
Avg. days on market
24d
13 days MoM
Recently sold homes
8
2 MoM
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Sale history for 209 E Thomas St
Date
Event
Price
SWIAR #22-696
Jun 21, 2022
Sold
$246,000
$105/sq ft
Apr 26, 2022
Listed
$250,000
$107/sq ft
IAR #6011174
Aug 10, 2021
Sold
$212,500
$91/sq ft
Jul 23, 2021
Pending
—
Jun 24, 2021
Contingent
—
Jun 18, 2021
Listed
$215,000
$92/sq ft
+52
Charming home in Avoca! 5 bedrooms, one non conforming, 3 baths, a detached one car garage, gorgeous raised deck, and almost 1200 square feet. Remodeled kitchen in 2005, new air conditioner in 2009, new water heater, furnace, and new 1/2 bath in the basement, remodeled bathroom on main floor in 2015, in 2018 there was new windows installed, as well as a remodeled attic, basement and stairs to basement, new roof and leaf guard guttering, and water line from the main to the house, and finally in 2020, new façade around the foundation of the house as well as all wood flooring re-sanded and stained. Call a Realtor today to schedule a tour of this home!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,840 (+6.5%)
$20,900 + $243,000
$263,900
2025
$3,604 (+1.6%)
$20,900 + $243,000
$263,900
2024
$3,546 (−10.6%)
$20,900 + $243,000
$263,900
2023
$3,966 (+103.0%)
$18,200 + $208,600
$226,800
2022
$1,954 (+23.4%)
$18,200 + $208,600
$226,800
2021
$1,584 (+1.7%)
$18,200 + $180,600
$198,800
2020
$1,558 (−12.1%)
$18,200 + $82,700
$100,900
2019
$1,773 (+3.1%)
$13,474 + $73,285
$86,759
2018
$1,720 (−4.7%)
$13,474 + $73,285
$86,759
2017
$1,804 (+1.1%)
$13,474 + $73,285
$86,759
2016
$1,784 (+10.5%)
$13,474 + $73,285
$86,759
2015
$1,614 (+2.9%)
$13,474 + $73,285
$86,759
2014
$1,568
$13,474 + $73,285
$86,759
Tax history for 209 E Thomas St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,840 (+6.5%)
$20,900 + $243,000
$263,900
2025
$3,604 (+1.6%)
$20,900 + $243,000
$263,900
2024
$3,546 (−10.6%)
$20,900 + $243,000
$263,900
2023
$3,966 (+103.0%)
$18,200 + $208,600
$226,800
2022
$1,954 (+23.4%)
$18,200 + $208,600
$226,800
2021
$1,584 (+1.7%)
$18,200 + $180,600
$198,800
2020
$1,558 (−12.1%)
$18,200 + $82,700
$100,900
2019
$1,773 (+3.1%)
$13,474 + $73,285
$86,759
2018
$1,720 (−4.7%)
$13,474 + $73,285
$86,759
2017
$1,804 (+1.1%)
$13,474 + $73,285
$86,759
2016
$1,784 (+10.5%)
$13,474 + $73,285
$86,759
2015
$1,614 (+2.9%)
$13,474 + $73,285
$86,759
2014
$1,568
$13,474 + $73,285
$86,759
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.26 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,696
Year built
1928
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Pottawattamie County
APN
7739 09 455 003
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 16, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1.5
Interior
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric
Has Heating
Heating: Natural Gas
Interior Features
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
Flooring: Wood
Room Information
Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, In Basement
Has Basement
Basement Details: Full, Partially Finished, Other
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch
Roof: Composition
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 2346.0
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,696
Below Grade Finished Area: 650
Levels: One and One Half
# 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: Waterfront
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Lot Size Dimensions: .26
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
Community Information
Community Features: Sidewalks
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,696
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.26 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1928
Year Renovated: —
County: Pottawattamie County
APN: 7739 09 455 003
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 16, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: Southwest Iowa Association of REALTORS®
Around this home
Schools
AHSTW Primary School
Public PreK-3 • Assigned • 0.8mi
7/10
AHSTW Intermediate School
Public 4-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
9/10
A-H-S-T High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 102° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
June and 4.2 hours in December, which is comparable to the
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10.3 hrs
4.2 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$270,000 – $327,000
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