OFF MARKET

Off market oct 2016 for $156K

$264,357

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,110/mo

Land

•

2.40

acres (lot)

17648 Unity Ave, Cresco, IA 52136

About this home

Pride of ownership shows in this unique home and acreage. Kitchen features maple cabinets dishwasher and open floor plan. Main floor laundry. Living room has vaulted wood ceiling and open stairway to loft. Brand new carpet on stairs and in loft. Neutral paint colors. Main floor master suite with his/hers closets. New high efficiency furnace in 2013. Smoke detectors all hardwired. Open front porch measures 8x48. Great set-up for horses or livestock hobby. 100'x80' shed with five box stalls, two automatic waterers and lots of storage. Some gates and panels to stay. Private well has good water test, newer pump and pressure tank. LP tank is rental. LP usage:900-1000 gallons annually (Includes garage and home)

Vacant landProperty Type

1924Year Built

2.4 acresLot Size

$110,149Price/Acres

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Julie Linderbaum • Country Life Real Estate Inc

Listed by • Country Life Real Estate Inc

Bought with • Country Life Real Estate Inc

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•Source:NEIRBR as distributed by MLS GRID #20156305

Redfin Estimate

$264,357

$108K since sold in October 2016$30K since September

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This home's estimate is 79.3% higher than the average sale price ($147K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 6, 2026
$125,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,335 sq ft
123 W Merrill St. St, Lime Springs, IA 52155
SOLD JUN 18, 2026
$147,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,350 sq ft
245 7th Ave. Ave W, Cresco, IA 52136
SOLD MAY 8, 2026
$260,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,456 sq ft
2064 165th St, New Hampton, IA 50659
SOLD AUG 31, 2026
$165,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,040 sq ft
710 E Jefferson St, New Hampton, IA 50659
SOLD JUN 5, 2026
$25,500
E
3 beds1.5 baths1,392 sq ft
808 W Main St, Elma, IA 50628
SOLD SEP 9, 2026
$162,000
F
3 beds1.5 baths1,415 sq ft
417 W 6th Ave, Cresco, IA 52136

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Market trends in 52136, IA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

98.8%

+0.2% MoM

Median sale price

$168K

$15K MoM

Avg. days on market

26d

11 days MoM

Recently sold homes

4 MoM

New listings for sale

$274,900
4 beds2 baths1,796 sq ft
923 Red Maple Ave. Ave, Cresco, IA 52136
$535,000
4 beds3.5 baths2,976 sq ft
1233 Cambridge Ct, Cresco, IA 52136
$168,500
5 beds2 baths1,936 sq ft
416 E 7th St, Cresco, IA 52136
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Sale history for 17648 Unity Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$2,684 (+6.5%)

$22,580 + $204,770

$227,350

2025

$2,520 (+1.2%)

$22,580 + $204,770

$227,350

2024

$2,490 (+6.9%)

$22,580 + $180,640

$203,220

2023

$2,330 (+5.7%)

$22,580 + $180,640

$203,220

2022

$2,204 (+7.5%)

$17,100 + $142,440

$159,540

2021

$2,050 (+1.6%)

$17,100 + $142,440

$159,540

2020

$2,018 (−2.5%)

$17,100 + $123,310

$140,410

2019

$2,070 (+3.2%)

$17,100 + $123,310

$140,410

2018

$2,006 (+68.0%)

$17,100 + $123,310

$140,410

2017

$1,194 (+1.7%)

$17,100 + $123,310

$140,410

2016

$1,174 (+3.0%)

$20,300 + $68,920

$89,220

2014

$1,140 (+4.0%)

$20,300 + $68,920

$89,220

2013

$1,096

$20,300 + $68,920

$89,220

Tax history for 17648 Unity Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$2,684 (+6.5%)

$22,580 + $204,770

$227,350

2025

$2,520 (+1.2%)

$22,580 + $204,770

$227,350

2024

$2,490 (+6.9%)

$22,580 + $180,640

$203,220

2023

$2,330 (+5.7%)

$22,580 + $180,640

$203,220

2022

$2,204 (+7.5%)

$17,100 + $142,440

$159,540

2021

$2,050 (+1.6%)

$17,100 + $142,440

$159,540

2020

$2,018 (−2.5%)

$17,100 + $123,310

$140,410

2019

$2,070 (+3.2%)

$17,100 + $123,310

$140,410

2018

$2,006 (+68.0%)

$17,100 + $123,310

$140,410

2017

$1,194 (+1.7%)

$17,100 + $123,310

$140,410

2016

$1,174 (+3.0%)

$20,300 + $68,920

$89,220

2014

$1,140 (+4.0%)

$20,300 + $68,920

$89,220

2013

$1,096

$20,300 + $68,920

$89,220

*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

1.5

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

2.4 Acres

Year renovated

1924

Sq. Ft.

1,649

Year built

1924

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Howard County

APN

120330932020000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 14, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking/Garage Information
Has Attached Garage
Has Carport
# of Carport Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Workshop in Garage

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2

Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Propane, Forced Air

Interior Features
Interior Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
Fireplace Features: None

Room Information
Laundry Features: Lower Level
Has Basement
Basement Details: Sump Pump, Concrete

Exterior

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Porch

Building Information
Below Grade Finished Area: 200
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding

Property Features
Horses Allowed

Property Information
Property Type: Land
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Acres

Lot Information
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Lot Size Dimensions: 416 x 285
Lot Size Acres: 2.4
Zoning Description: R-1

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,180

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Tank

Location

Schools Information
Elementary School: Cresco
Middle Or Junior School: Cresco
High School: Cresco

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,649
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 2.4 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1924
Year Renovated: 1924
County: Howard County
APN: 120330932020000

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 14, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Crestwood Elementary School

Public K-4 • Assigned • 8.5mi

6/10

Crestwood Middle School

Public 5-8 • Assigned • 8.5mi

7/10

Crestwood High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 8.4mi

6/10

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Lifestyle

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Historical weather

Cresco, IA • 52136

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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 9.8 hours in June and 3.8 hours in December, which is comparable to the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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