OFF MARKET

Off market sep 2022 for $182K

$200,566

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,323/mo

•

1,612

sq ft

551 S Cedar St S, Avoca, IA 51521

About this home

Main level living on level corner lot with insulated extended 2 car garage, workshop, large east side patio and a west facing deck. Beautiful addition, roof, windows, siding, gutters and patio all completed in 2011. Addition and remodeled area include large eat in kitchen with an open concept informal dining/hearth area. Master ensuite, full bath and laundry room and foyer with closet and pantry area. (Kitchen appliances, washer and dryer are included) The main level also includes living room and a formal dining room. Upper level has an updated main bedroom with a toilet room and a second upstairs bedroom with two double closets. Basement has a utility and storage area. RV parking area with electrical hookup near the garage with alley access. Easy I-80 access. Don't miss this updated, well-kept and move in ready home! Check with the City of Avoca for Urban Renewal Grant(s).

Single-familyProperty Type

1910Year Built

0.28 acresLot Size

$124Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Leanne Travis • Osborn Realty

Bought with Leanne Travis • Osborn Realty

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•Source:IAR #6301288

Redfin Estimate

$200,566

$19K since sold in September 2022$2,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 44.7% higher than the average sale price ($139K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 2, 2026
$169,900
A
3 beds1 bath1,632 sq ft
326 Park St, Oakland, IA 51560
SOLD AUG 10, 2026
$182,000
B
3 beds1 bath1,464 sq ft
502 Western Ave, Shelby, IA 51570
SOLD JUL 6, 2026
$210,000
C
3 beds1 bath1,550 sq ft
412 Broadway St, Minden, IA 51553
SOLD AUG 20, 2026
$125,000
D
3 beds1 bath1,360 sq ft
104 Western Ave, Shelby, IA 51570
SOLD NOV 21, 2025
$132,500
E
3 beds2 baths1,611 sq ft
613 N Walnut St, Avoca, IA 51521
SOLD MAY 29, 2026
$12,500
F
2 beds1 bath1,414 sq ft
409 Davenport St, Shelby, IA 51570

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$1,615/mo

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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

95.9%

0.8% MoM

Median sale price

$195K

$10K MoM

Avg. days on market

37d

16 days MoM

Recently sold homes

1 MoM

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Sale history for 551 S Cedar St S

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,720 (+1.6%)

$20,800 + $167,800

$188,600

2024

$2,676 (+54.3%)

$20,800 + $167,800

$188,600

2023

$1,734 (+3.1%)

$18,100 + $155,600

$173,700

2022

$1,682 (+37.4%)

$18,100 + $155,600

$173,700

2021

$1,224 (+1.7%)

$15,100 + $80,700

$95,800

2020

$1,204 (−0.7%)

$15,100 + $80,700

$95,800

2019

$1,212 (+3.6%)

$10,023 + $58,977

$69,000

2018

$1,170 (−5.3%)

$10,023 + $58,977

$69,000

2017

$1,236 (+1.3%)

$10,023 + $58,977

$69,000

2016

$1,220 (−2.1%)

$10,023 + $58,977

$69,000

2015

$1,246 (+3.0%)

$10,023 + $58,977

$69,000

2014

$1,210

$10,023 + $58,977

$69,000

Tax history for 551 S Cedar St S

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,720 (+1.6%)

$20,800 + $167,800

$188,600

2024

$2,676 (+54.3%)

$20,800 + $167,800

$188,600

2023

$1,734 (+3.1%)

$18,100 + $155,600

$173,700

2022

$1,682 (+37.4%)

$18,100 + $155,600

$173,700

2021

$1,224 (+1.7%)

$15,100 + $80,700

$95,800

2020

$1,204 (−0.7%)

$15,100 + $80,700

$95,800

2019

$1,212 (+3.6%)

$10,023 + $58,977

$69,000

2018

$1,170 (−5.3%)

$10,023 + $58,977

$69,000

2017

$1,236 (+1.3%)

$10,023 + $58,977

$69,000

2016

$1,220 (−2.1%)

$10,023 + $58,977

$69,000

2015

$1,246 (+3.0%)

$10,023 + $58,977

$69,000

2014

$1,210

$10,023 + $58,977

$69,000

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.28 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

384

Year built

1910

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Pottawattamie County

APN

7739 16 153 001

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 13, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Heated Garage, Concrete, Garage Door Opener, RV Access/Parking, Storage

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1

Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air

Interior Features
Window Features: ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows, Insulated Windows, Low Emissivity Windows, Screens, Window Coverings
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Vinyl, Wood

Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Details: Block, Partial, Storage Space, Unfinished

Exterior

Exterior Features
Roof: Asphalt

Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,612
# of Stories Total: 1
Construction Materials: Block

Property Features
Other Structures: Workshop

Property Information
Property Type: Residential

Lot Information
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Lot Size Dimensions: 80 FF, 80 Rear, 150 Side-1 and 150 Side-2
Lot Size Acres: 0.28
Zoning Description: Residential-Single Family

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,224

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Electric: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Public Sewer

Location

Location Information
Directions: From the I-80 Avoca exit, go south on US Hwy 59/Walnut St. to W. Washington St., turn west/right on W. Washington St. and go .3 mi, 551 S. Cedar St. will be on the left.
Subdivision Name: MEREDITHS ADDITION

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 384
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.28 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1910
Year Renovated: —
County: Pottawattamie County
APN: 7739 16 153 001

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 13, 2026

Around this home

Schools

AHSTW Primary School

Public PreK-3 • Assigned • 0.3mi

7/10

AHSTW Intermediate School

Public 4-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi

9/10

A-H-S-T High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.3mi

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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Avoca, IA • 51521

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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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Estimated sale price

$191,000 – $231,000

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Home values near 551 S Cedar St S

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
454 South Cedar St, Avoca, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 764 Sq. Ft.	$69,535
456 South Cedar St, Avoca, IA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 888 Sq. Ft.	$89,057

Address	Redfin Estimate
555 South Cedar St, Avoca, IA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1065 Sq. Ft.	$89,612
562 South Cedar St, Avoca, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1032 Sq. Ft.	$136,852

Address	Redfin Estimate
552 South Cedar St, Avoca, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1260 Sq. Ft.	$87,486
556 South Cedar St, Avoca, IA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 528 Sq. Ft.	$62,581

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