Welcome to country living at its finest. Check out this beautiful ranch home located in Shelby County, IA on a peaceful 31.5 gross acres, with 8 tillable acres currently in alfalfa. You are welcomed at the front door by a large drop zone porch that leads into the galley-style kitchen. The kitchen features newer appliances that stay with the home, updated flooring, and new lighting. The kitchen flows seamlessly into the dining room and living room with beautiful, refinished wood floors. The main level also features 4 bedrooms with new carpet, 1 full bathroom, updated canned lighting through the kitchen and living room. The exterior has updated vinyl siding, a spacious deck off the kitchen, and a 1 car detached garage with ample space to install a new 2-3 car garage on the North side of the house. Both the 6,500 & 14,000 Buschel grain bins stay with the property, along with a fully concreted Steel building and Corn Crib. This home has Rural water along with well water to serve your cattle, horses, hogs, sheep, etc. Come see this property in person to appreciate its gorgeous views!
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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 408 Juniper Rd
Date
Event
Price
IAR #6314878
May 1, 2024
Sold
$425,000
$268/sq ft
Mar 11, 2024
Pending
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Feb 23, 2024
Listed
$474,900
$300/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,660 (+5.0%)
$41,646 + $179,772
$221,418
2025
$2,534 (+7.8%)
$41,646 + $179,772
$221,418
2024
$2,350 (+25.3%)
$41,646 + $179,772
$221,418
2023
$1,876 (+19.9%)
$32,942 + $155,543
$188,485
2021
$1,564 (+2.4%)
$32,942 + $155,543
$188,485
2020
$1,528 (+5.2%)
$25,321 + $101,909
$127,230
2019
$1,452 (+4.3%)
$25,321 + $91,412
$116,733
2018
$1,392 (−7.1%)
$25,321 + $91,412
$116,733
2017
$1,498 (−0.4%)
$34,234 + $88,022
$122,256
2016
$1,504 (+3.9%)
$34,234 + $88,022
$122,256
2015
$1,448 (−8.7%)
$38,682 + $91,202
$129,884
2014
$1,586
$38,218 + $87,854
$126,072
Tax history for 408 Juniper Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,660 (+5.0%)
$41,646 + $179,772
$221,418
2025
$2,534 (+7.8%)
$41,646 + $179,772
$221,418
2024
$2,350 (+25.3%)
$41,646 + $179,772
$221,418
2023
$1,876 (+19.9%)
$32,942 + $155,543
$188,485
2021
$1,564 (+2.4%)
$32,942 + $155,543
$188,485
2020
$1,528 (+5.2%)
$25,321 + $101,909
$127,230
2019
$1,452 (+4.3%)
$25,321 + $91,412
$116,733
2018
$1,392 (−7.1%)
$25,321 + $91,412
$116,733
2017
$1,498 (−0.4%)
$34,234 + $88,022
$122,256
2016
$1,504 (+3.9%)
$34,234 + $88,022
$122,256
2015
$1,448 (−8.7%)
$38,682 + $91,202
$129,884
2014
$1,586
$38,218 + $87,854
$126,072
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
22 Acres
Year renovated
1900
Sq. Ft.
1,584
Year built
1900
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Shelby County
APN
831417403001
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 12, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Gravel, Detached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air
Room Information
Has Basement
Exterior
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Lot Information
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Road Frontage Type: County Road
Lot Size Dimensions: 31.5 Gross Acres.
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 31.5
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,876
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private, Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Location Information
Directions: Take I-80 W to US-59 N/N Chestnut St in Avoca. Take exit 40 from I-80 E 9 min (9.1 mi) to Juniper Rd to your destination in Shelby County 8 min (5.0 mi) arrive at destination, 408 Juniper Rd
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,584
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 22 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: 1900
County: Shelby County
APN: 831417403001
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 12, 2026
Around this home
Schools
AHSTW Primary School
Public PreK-3 • Assigned • 5.7mi
7/10
AHSTW Intermediate School
Public 4-8 • Assigned • 5.7mi
9/10
A-H-S-T High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.7mi
6/10
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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 103° 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.