For sale

$215,000

Est. $1,452/mo —

Land

•

2.72

acres (lot)

28076 690th Ave, Colo, IA 50056

About this home

Discover the endless possibilities this 2.72+/- gross acre country acreage has to offer! Conveniently located near Colo with easy access to Ames, Nevada, and the Des Moines metro, this property provides the perfect balance of peaceful rural living and everyday convenience. The existing home is being sold as is and offers an opportunity for renovation, making it a great option for those looking to update and create their own country retreat. Or, take advantage of this beautiful 2.72 +/- gross acre building site that was recently surveyed/splt and bring your dream home to life. The property already features an established driveway, existing utilities, mature trees, and a garage, providing a strong foundation for future plans. With plenty of space for a custom home, additional outbuildings, a workshop, hobby farm, gardens, or room to simply enjoy the open countryside, the possibilities are truly endless. Whether you're looking for an investment opportunity, a renovation project, or the perfect location to build your forever home, this unique Story County acreage is ready for your vision.

Vacant landProperty Type

1900Year Built

2.72 acresLot Size

$79,044Price/Acres

2 car garageParking

Listed by Marc Olson • Re/max Concepts-Nevada

Contact: (515) 382-8620

Listing updated: Jul 28, 2026 at 04:42pm

Redfin checked: 3 minutes ago

•Source:DMMLS #746175

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$1,452 per month

Principal and interest$1,143

Property taxes

$191

HOA dues

Home insurance

$118

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Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Collins-Maxwell Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 3.4mi

9/10

Collins-Maxwell Middle/High School

Public 6-12 • Assigned • 5.4mi

7/10

Provided by GreatSchools

Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Property details

Interior
Exterior

Interior features
Partial basement
Deck

Bedrooms
Two main-level bedrooms

Bathrooms
One full bathroom

Kitchen
Dishwasher
Microwave
Refrigerator
Stove

Laundry & utility
Utilities include rural water and septic tank

Flooring
Carpet
Laminate
Tile
Vinyl

Heating & cooling
Forced air heating
Electric and gas/propane heating options (see remarks)
Window air conditioning units

Sale and tax history for 28076 690th Ave

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

CIBOR #70850

Jul 28, 2026

Listed

$215,000

$191/sq ft

+19

DMMLS #746175

Jul 28, 2026

Listed

$215,000

$191/sq ft

IAR #6340911

Jul 28, 2026

Listed

$215,000

$191/sq ft

+18

DMMLS #725712

Nov 3, 2025

Listing Removed

—

Sep 4, 2025

Listed

$345,000

$306/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,294 (+2.0%)

$157,700 + $56,800

$214,500

2024

$2,250 (+28.1%)

$157,700 + $56,800

$214,500

2023

$1,756 (−2.6%)

$130,700 + $47,400

$178,100

2022

$1,802 (+2.0%)

$80,300 + $37,500

$117,800

2021

$1,766 (+1.8%)

$80,300 + $37,500

$117,800

2020

$1,734 (+17.2%)

$70,800 + $37,500

$108,300

2019

$1,480 (+2.6%)

$70,800 + $37,500

$108,300

2018

$1,442 (+1.4%)

$70,800 + $37,500

$108,300

2017

$1,422 (+2.3%)

$63,700 + $34,600

$98,300

2016

$1,390 (+13.2%)

$63,700 + $34,600

$98,300

2014

$1,228

$63,700 + $31,100

$94,800

Public record

Public record
Zoning

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

5.02 Acres

Year renovated

1900

Finished Sq. Ft.

1,128

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total Sq. Ft.

1,128

Year built

1900

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Story County

APN

1605100105

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.

A-1

Agricultural District

The A-1 District is intended and designed to accommodate land uses compatible with agriculture and to protect agricultural land from encroachment of urban land uses. The Cornerstone to Capstone C2C Comprehensive Plan designates priority agricultural land as Agricultural Conservation Areas. These areas are intended to preserve rural character by limiting the development of most new non-farm dwellings to large lots. In some instances, the A-1 District permits non-farm residential development on smaller lots in furtherance of the Cornerstone to Capstone C2C Comprehensive Plan goals and objectives.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Equestrian facility
Livestock production
Housing-Single unit
Agriculture-Cropland
Cemetery
Park & open space

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

Provided by First Street

Historical weather

Colo, IA • 50056

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Sun exposure

100/ 100

Exceptional sunlight

Sunscore

This home ranks in the top 1% for direct sun exposure in Colo. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

10 hrs

6.1 hrs

JuneDecember

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Redfin Estimate for 28076 690th Ave

$210,533

$4,467 under list price of $215K

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$217,000 Last sold price
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SOLD JUN 10, 2026
$192,500 Last sold price
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smaller lot
60 years newer
SOLD MAR 3, 2026
$183,900 Last sold price
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1222 5th St, Nevada, IA 50201
$11/sq ft
smaller lot
46 years newer
SOLD JUN 15, 2026
$200,000 Last sold price
3 beds1 bath1,369 sq ft
636 11th St, Nevada, IA 50201
$45/sq ft
smaller lot
56 years newer

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