Google street view image for 38952 Cottonwood Rd, Carson, IA 51525

Off market

$198,522

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2 ba

•

672

sq ft

38952 Cottonwood Rd, Carson, IA 51525

About this home

38952 Cottonwood Rd is a 672 square foot house on a 2 acre lot with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Carson data, we estimate the home's value is $198,522.

Single-familyProperty Type

1890Year Built

2 acresLot Size

$295Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$198,522

$5,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 101.9% higher than the average sale price ($98K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 28, 2026
$27,500
A
Land— sq ft
328 E Kimball St, Hancock, IA 51536
SOLD JUL 2, 2026
$190,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,084 sq ft
125 N Dye St, Carson, IA 51525
SOLD OCT 19, 2026
$165,000
C
4 beds1 bath2,394 sq ft
415 Park St, Oakland, IA 51560
SOLD OCT 16, 2026
$25,000
D
4 beds2 baths1,411 sq ft
413 Whitney St, Griswold, IA 51535
SOLD MAY 14, 2026
$20,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,621 sq ft
305 Washington St, Carson, IA 51525
SOLD JUL 1, 2026
$162,500
F
3 beds2 baths1,488 sq ft
707 Oak St, Oakland, IA 51560

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$1,881/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 38952 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

$1,802 (+8.0%)

$67,900 + $87,100

$155,000

2025

$1,668 (+22.8%)

$67,900 + $87,100

$155,000

2024

$1,358 (−51.7%)

$67,900 + $87,100

$155,000

2023

$2,812 (+1.6%)

$85,800 + $120,900

$206,700

2022

$2,768 (−0.9%)

$85,800 + $120,900

$206,700

2021

$2,794 (+2.7%)

$62,400 + $98,600

$161,000

2020

$2,720 (+3.7%)

$62,400 + $98,600

$161,000

2019

$2,624 (+3.1%)

$62,400 + $98,600

$161,000

2018

$2,544 (−0.9%)

$62,400 + $98,600

$161,000

2017

$2,568 (+1.5%)

$97,600 + $85,227

$182,827

2016

$2,530 (+1.6%)

$97,600 + $85,227

$182,827

2015

$2,490 (+6.5%)

$110,449 + $86,027

$196,476

2014

$2,338

$110,449 + $86,027

$196,476

Tax history for 38952 Cottonwood Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$1,802 (+8.0%)

$67,900 + $87,100

$155,000

2025

$1,668 (+22.8%)

$67,900 + $87,100

$155,000

2024

$1,358 (−51.7%)

$67,900 + $87,100

$155,000

2023

$2,812 (+1.6%)

$85,800 + $120,900

$206,700

2022

$2,768 (−0.9%)

$85,800 + $120,900

$206,700

2021

$2,794 (+2.7%)

$62,400 + $98,600

$161,000

2020

$2,720 (+3.7%)

$62,400 + $98,600

$161,000

2019

$2,624 (+3.1%)

$62,400 + $98,600

$161,000

2018

$2,544 (−0.9%)

$62,400 + $98,600

$161,000

2017

$2,568 (+1.5%)

$97,600 + $85,227

$182,827

2016

$2,530 (+1.6%)

$97,600 + $85,227

$182,827

2015

$2,490 (+6.5%)

$110,449 + $86,027

$196,476

2014

$2,338

$110,449 + $86,027

$196,476

*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 Finish: Partially Finished
Basement Type: Partial

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2

Room Information
# of Rooms: 6

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Very Good
Foundation Type: Brick
Exterior Wall: Wood
Roof Covering Type: Asphalt
Roof Shape Type: Asphalt
Building Type: Single Family

Property Information
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 672
# of Stories: 2
Stories Type: 2
Legal Description: CARSON TWP 33-75-40 PT E1/2 E1/2 SE COMM 136.50'W OF SE COR TH W315.90' N308.27' E315.90' S308.27' TO POB (PARCEL 23114)

Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Detached Frame Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 768
Garage / Carport Type: Detached Frame

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 87,120
Acres: 2
County Use Description: SINGLE-FAMILY/OWNER OCCUPIED

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 672
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1890
Year Renovated: —
County: Pottawattamie County
APN: 7540 33 400 012

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 16, 2026

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Carson Elementary

Public 3-5 • Assigned • 1.4mi

3/10

Riverside Community High School

Public 6-12 • Assigned • 3.6mi

5/10

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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

$189,000 – $229,000

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Home values near 38952 Cottonwood Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
38390 Cottonwood Road, Carson, IA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1820 Sq. Ft.	$371,956
15046 390th Street, Carson, IA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 384 Sq. Ft.	$234,809
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
122 Grace Street, Carson, IA 4 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 6792 Sq. Ft.	$1,046,641
326 Christy Street, Carson, IA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3085 Sq. Ft.	$651,169

Address	Redfin Estimate
38656 Cottonwood Road, Carson, IA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3549 Sq. Ft.	$684,440
15657 390th Street, Carson, IA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 2328 Sq. Ft.	$617,373
305 Christy Street, Carson, IA 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3946 Sq. Ft.	$602,571
16337 390th Street, Carson, IA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1629 Sq. Ft.	$542,320
15498 390th Street, Carson, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 984 Sq. Ft.	$331,047
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
329 Christy Street, Carson, IA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2236 Sq. Ft.	$453,842
15155 390th Street, Carson, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1670 Sq. Ft.	$298,951
340 Christy Street, Carson, IA 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 4379 Sq. Ft.	$824,853
16007 400th Street, Carson, IA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1176 Sq. Ft.	$119,414

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