Google street view image for 38390 Cottonwood Rd, Carson, IA 51525

Off market

$371,956

•

1 ba

•

1,820

sq ft

38390 Cottonwood Rd, Carson, IA 51525

About this home

38390 Cottonwood Rd is a 1,820 square foot house on a 39 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Based on Redfin's Carson data, we estimate the home's value is $371,956.

Single-familyProperty Type

1965Year Built

39 acresLot Size

$204Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$371,956

$15K since October

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This home's estimate is 48.6% higher than the average sale price ($250K) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD OCT 9, 2026
$265,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,792 sq ft
5 Heesch Ave, Treynor, IA 51575
SOLD OCT 16, 2026
$190,000
B
2 beds2 baths1,564 sq ft
936 Oakland Ave, Oakland, IA 51560
SOLD JUN 26, 2026
$205,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,628 sq ft
540 Pleasant St, Carson, IA 51525
SOLD JUN 4, 2026
$422,000
D
2 beds1 bath1,550 sq ft
19433 420th St, Oakland, IA 51560
SOLD JUL 2, 2026
$169,900
E
3 beds1 bath1,632 sq ft
326 Park St, Oakland, IA 51560

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$2,351/mo

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Market trends in 51525, IA

Last updated October 2026

Sale-to-list price

97.8%

+1.7% MoM

Median sale price

$310K

$30K MoM

Avg. days on market

15d

3 days MoM

Recently sold homes

1 MoM

New listings for sale

$140,000
2 beds1 bath1,000 sq ft
317 S Central St, Carson, IA 51525
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Sale history for 38390 Cottonwood Rd

As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$3,098 (+5.4%)

$93,600 + $181,000

$274,600

2025

$2,940 (−1.3%)

$93,600 + $181,000

$274,600

2024

$2,978 (−2.9%)

$93,600 + $181,000

$274,600

2023

$3,066 (+1.5%)

$74,400 + $156,500

$230,900

2022

$3,022 (−2.1%)

$74,400 + $156,500

$230,900

2021

$3,086 (+2.7%)

$54,000 + $133,100

$187,100

2020

$3,004 (−1.6%)

$54,000 + $133,100

$187,100

2019

$3,052 (+3.0%)

$54,000 + $133,100

$187,100

2018

$2,962 (−4.6%)

$54,000 + $133,100

$187,100

2017

$3,104 (+1.3%)

$84,800 + $116,599

$201,399

2016

$3,064 (+1.3%)

$84,800 + $116,599

$201,399

2015

$3,026 (+6.3%)

$104,771 + $116,599

$221,370

2014

$2,848

$104,771 + $116,599

$221,370

Tax history for 38390 Cottonwood Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$3,098 (+5.4%)

$93,600 + $181,000

$274,600

2025

$2,940 (−1.3%)

$93,600 + $181,000

$274,600

2024

$2,978 (−2.9%)

$93,600 + $181,000

$274,600

2023

$3,066 (+1.5%)

$74,400 + $156,500

$230,900

2022

$3,022 (−2.1%)

$74,400 + $156,500

$230,900

2021

$3,086 (+2.7%)

$54,000 + $133,100

$187,100

2020

$3,004 (−1.6%)

$54,000 + $133,100

$187,100

2019

$3,052 (+3.0%)

$54,000 + $133,100

$187,100

2018

$2,962 (−4.6%)

$54,000 + $133,100

$187,100

2017

$3,104 (+1.3%)

$84,800 + $116,599

$201,399

2016

$3,064 (+1.3%)

$84,800 + $116,599

$201,399

2015

$3,026 (+6.3%)

$104,771 + $116,599

$221,370

2014

$2,848

$104,771 + $116,599

$221,370

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

Zoning

A-2

Agricultural Production District

The Class A-2 District is intended to preserve the land best suited for agricultural production by protecting prime agricultural lands in farmable tracts from the encroachment of scattered residential, commercial and industrial development; to promote efficiency and economy in the delivery of public services by restricting non-farm development in unincorporated areas of the County, which are without existing or planned services, and to encourage development in areas where services are provided or can efficiently be provided.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Agriculture
Winery & vineyard
Housing-Single unit

Property details

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 500
Basement Finish: Full
Basement Type: Full

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1

Room Information
# of Rooms: 5

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Exterior Wall: Wood
Roof Covering Type: Asphalt
Roof Shape Type: Asphalt
Building Type: Single Family

Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,820
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,320
Building Sq. Ft: 2,352
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: CARSON TWP 33-75-40 SE SW

Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Frame Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 532
Garage / Carport Type: Attached Frame

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 1,698,840
Acres: 39
County Use Description: SINGLE-FAMILY/OWNER OCCUPIED

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,820
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 39 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1965
Year Renovated: —
County: Pottawattamie County
APN: 7540 33 300 004

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 16, 2026

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Carson Elementary

Public 3-5 • Assigned • 1.9mi

3/10

Riverside Community High School

Public 6-12 • Assigned • 4.0mi

5/10

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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 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

Carson, IA • 51525

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In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in June and 4.3 hours in December, which is comparable to the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$354,000 – $428,000

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Home values near 38390 Cottonwood Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
38952 Cottonwood Road, Carson, IA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 672 Sq. Ft.	$198,522
15046 390th Street, Carson, IA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 384 Sq. Ft.	$234,809
15657 390th Street, Carson, IA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 2328 Sq. Ft.	$617,373
15155 390th Street, Carson, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1670 Sq. Ft.	$298,951
16337 390th Street, Carson, IA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1629 Sq. Ft.	$542,320
38054 Dogwood Road, Carson, IA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 708 Sq. Ft.	$362,270
14854 385th Street, Carson, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 736 Sq. Ft.	$223,570

Address	Redfin Estimate
38656 Cottonwood Road, Carson, IA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3549 Sq. Ft.	$684,440
38462 Highway 92, Carson, IA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 832 Sq. Ft.	$423,061
329 Christy Street, Carson, IA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2236 Sq. Ft.	$453,842
37336 Highway 92, Carson, IA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1852 Sq. Ft.	$393,000
17298 380th Street, Carson, IA 4 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 840 Sq. Ft.	$354,853
340 Christy Street, Carson, IA 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 4379 Sq. Ft.	$824,853
321 Christy Street, Carson, IA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3617 Sq. Ft.	$613,051

Address	Redfin Estimate
15548 390th Street, Carson, IA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1188 Sq. Ft.	$244,303
37427 Highway 92, Carson, IA 5 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 896 Sq. Ft.	$319,827
337 Christy Street, Carson, IA 2 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 2384 Sq. Ft.	$630,588
16496 390th Street, Carson, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1520 Sq. Ft.	$289,380
38786 Dogwood Road, Carson, IA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 672 Sq. Ft.	$393,301
15498 390th Street, Carson, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 984 Sq. Ft.	$331,047

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