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Single-familyProperty Type
1978Year Built
0.28 acresLot Size
$216Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Bonnie Christensen• RE/MAX Precision
Bought with Lisa Leonard• RE/MAX Real Estate Center
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Market trends in 50056, IA
Last updated October 2026
Sale-to-list price
99.3%
0.2% MoM
Median sale price
$200K
$500 MoM
Avg. days on market
11d
3 days MoM
Recently sold homes
6
2 MoM
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Sale history for 720 5th St
Date
Event
Price
DMMLS #578642
Jul 18, 2019
Sold
$166,000
$144/sq ft
Mar 27, 2019
Listed
$164,500
$143/sq ft
CIBOR #51399
Jul 18, 2019
Sold
$166,000
$144/sq ft
Mar 22, 2019
Listed
$164,500
$143/sq ft
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NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #5459987
Oct 29, 2018
Sold
$80,000
$69/sq ft
Feb 23, 2018
Listed
$85,000
$74/sq ft
Small town living at it's finest with short commute to Ames. Located in Colo. 3 bedrooms and 1 full bath on main level. Hardwood floors. 2 bedrooms and 3/4 bath on lower level. Family room. Double detached garage. Employees and family members residing with employees of JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A, its affiliates or subsidiaries are strictly prohibited from directly or indirectly purchasing any property owned by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. This property is being sold AS IS with no warranties either espressed or implied. To submit an offer go to http://www.spsreo.com/?c=ASL5
Public Records
May 9, 2005
Sold
$110,000
$95/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,866 (+1.3%)
$34,000 + $194,900
$228,900
2025
$3,818 (+2.8%)
$34,000 + $194,900
$228,900
2024
$3,715 (+3.3%)
$34,000 + $194,900
$228,900
2023
$3,598 (+24.6%)
$27,600 + $182,800
$210,400
2022
$2,888 (−1.9%)
$25,500 + $138,700
$164,200
2021
$2,944 (+22.8%)
$25,500 + $138,700
$164,200
2020
$2,398 (+17.6%)
$25,500 + $128,000
$153,500
2019
$2,039 (+8.4%)
$25,500 + $106,200
$131,700
2018
$1,881 (+2.0%)
$25,500 + $106,200
$131,700
2017
$1,845 (−3.1%)
$25,500 + $92,000
$117,500
2016
$1,904 (+5.9%)
$25,500 + $92,000
$117,500
2014
$1,798
$25,500 + $80,100
$105,600
Tax history for 720 5th St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,866 (+1.3%)
$34,000 + $194,900
$228,900
2025
$3,818 (+2.8%)
$34,000 + $194,900
$228,900
2024
$3,715 (+3.3%)
$34,000 + $194,900
$228,900
2023
$3,598 (+24.6%)
$27,600 + $182,800
$210,400
2022
$2,888 (−1.9%)
$25,500 + $138,700
$164,200
2021
$2,944 (+22.8%)
$25,500 + $138,700
$164,200
2020
$2,398 (+17.6%)
$25,500 + $128,000
$153,500
2019
$2,039 (+8.4%)
$25,500 + $106,200
$131,700
2018
$1,881 (+2.0%)
$25,500 + $106,200
$131,700
2017
$1,845 (−3.1%)
$25,500 + $92,000
$117,500
2016
$1,904 (+5.9%)
$25,500 + $92,000
$117,500
2014
$1,798
$25,500 + $80,100
$105,600
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
5
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
85 ft.
Lot depth
142 ft.
Lot size
0.28 Acres
Year renovated
1978
Sq. Ft.
2,304
Year built
1978
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Story County
APN
1208404425
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Oct 14, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking
Features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Information: Finished, Walk-Out Access
Equipment
Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Stove
Interior Features
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
Other Features: Eat-in Kitchen, Cable TV
Exterior
Building Information
Roof Details: Asphalt, Shingle
Construction Details: Frame
Exterior Features
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.28
Lot Size Acres: 0.28
Lot Features: Rectangular Lot
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Zoning: RES
Property Information
Below Grade Finished Area: 970
Foundation Details: Block
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $2,026
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,304
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.28 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1978
Year Renovated: 1978
County: Story County
APN: 1208404425
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 14, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Colo-Nesco Jr./Sr. High Learning Center
Public 5-12 • Assigned • 0.3mi
4/10
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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 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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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.2 hours in
June and 4 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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4 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$237,000 – $287,000
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