Spacious living on a level corner lot with updates galore in this move-in ready 2-story home. You won't find any plaster in this turn of the century gem! Instead, you will find insulated and rewired walls, replacement windows, vinyl siding and remodeled bathrooms! The character of the home has been preserved with refinished original hardwood floors in some of the main level rooms, a gas fireplace w/ original mantel and an antique buffet converted to a vanity w/ sink in the main level bathroom! Large modern kitchen w/ center island and dining area. Main level also has a living rm, family rm and office area w/ sliding doors to deck. The main level bath houses the laundry area and formal dining room has large closet making this home easy to convert to all living on main level. Upper level has three bedrooms, full bath and a 2nd floor deck. The metal roof has a lifetime warranty. Basement walls are concrete block. Walking distance to Avoca's historic downtown. Check out Avoca's website!
Single-familyProperty Type
1900Year Built
0.48 acresLot Size
$103Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Leanne Travis• Osborn Realty
Bought with Outside Agent-RLIT Outside Agent-RLIT• Outside Office
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate, Tile
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Masonry, Gas, Stone
Room Information
Has Basement
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Metal
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 2,950
# of Stories Total: 2
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Lot Information
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Lot Size Dimensions: 140 FF x 150 sides
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.48
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,365
Utilities
Utility Information
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Location
Location Information
Directions: Avoca exit from I-80, go south on Hwy. 59 (N. Walnut St.), turn east (left) onto W. Wool St., go 1 block east. 302 N. Chestnut St. is on the corner of N. Wool St. and N. Chestnut.
Subdivision Name: ALLEN AND COOKS ADDITION
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,116
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.48 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: —
County: Pottawattamie County
APN: 7739 09 380 008
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 13, 2026
Around this home
Schools
AHSTW Primary School
Public PreK-3 • Assigned • 0.7mi
7/10
AHSTW Intermediate School
Public 4-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
9/10
A-H-S-T High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
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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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Historical weather
Avoca, IA • 51521
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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
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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4.2 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$289,000 – $349,000
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