This picturesque Acreage is uniquely located within the city limits of Creston, IA - just north of Hwy 34. The secluded ‘Smith Street’ leads you to a beautiful home surrounded with white rail fences, over 10 green acres and established trees - with views beyond…. And, the spacious Ranch Style home has views from most every location! Perfect opportunity for Children’s 4-H projects, a Hobby Farm - or a place to ‘get away from all’! The full basement has large Family Room, Bedroom and Full Bath - wonderful get-away for guests! The 24’x46’ Garage has a mini-split for heating/cooling, loft for storage and workshop space. Additional buildings include a hoop building and small shed/barn. Home has programmable GOVEE Lights on Exterior eaves. Provided is a list of upgrades that have been done to this property - Including the most recent updates. This is an extraordinary opportunity to own a ‘Gentleman’s Ranch’! Call today to schedule your showing!
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Schools
Places
Transit
Creston Early Childhood Center
Public PreK-K • Assigned • 1.8mi
Creston Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.2mi
5/10
Creston High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.0mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Interior features
Fireplace (1)
Basement
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
1 three-quarter bathroom
1 quarter bathroom
Kitchen
Oven
Range
Microwave
Exhaust fan
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
Flooring
Carpet
Hardwood
Laminate
Tile
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Vinyl and wire fencing
Shingle roof
Storage and other outbuildings
Irregular lot
Home design
Residential property
Unimproved land (property subtype)
Zoned for agriculture
10.5-acre lot
Parking
Detached garage with 3 spaces
Outside parking on concrete and asphalt
Construction
Vinyl siding
Foundation present (1,776 foundation area)
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Sale and tax history for 1400 Smith St
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
IAR #6339908
Jun 1, 2026
Listed
$472,000
$232/sq ft
DMMLS #637975
Mar 17, 2022
Sold
$365,000
$180/sq ft
Jul 23, 2021
Listed
$430,000
$212/sq ft
+14
Check out this hard to find combination - over 10 acres, in Creston, with city utilities! This immaculately care-for home sits at the end of it's own street, secluded but accessible just two blocks from Highway 34. Amenities include a large modern kitchen with beautiful hardwood floors, a four-season porch with French doors, master suite with tiled walk-in shower, and a daylight basement with bedroom, bathroom, and large family room. The garage features a large storage loft and ample workshop space. Other buildings include a hoop building and a small shed that was once outfitted for horses. It's country living with in-town convenience! Come see this extraordinary, premium Creston property today!
IAR #6026726
Mar 17, 2022
Sold
$365,000
$180/sq ft
Jul 23, 2021
Listed
$430,000
$212/sq ft
+18
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,142 (+1.7%)
$13,180 + $278,020
$291,200
2024
$5,058 (−36.0%)
$13,180 + $278,020
$291,200
2023
$7,898 (+6.0%)
$7,860 + $265,450
$273,310
2022
$7,450 (+40.7%)
$7,860 + $265,450
$273,310
2021
$5,294 (+8.4%)
$103,790 + $232,330
$336,120
2020
$4,886 (−2.0%)
$97,000 + $194,010
$291,010
2019
$4,988 (+4.8%)
$36,370 + $182,700
$219,070
2018
$4,758 (+1.3%)
$36,370 + $169,630
$206,000
2017
$4,698 (+1.6%)
$36,370 + $169,630
$206,000
2016
$4,622 (+6.5%)
$36,370 + $169,630
$206,000
2015
$4,338 (+4.6%)
$30,730 + $170,390
$201,120
2014
$4,148
$28,190 + $156,320
$184,510
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10.5 Acres
Year renovated
1977
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,832
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
4,912
Year built
1977
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Union County
APN
0511451001
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on May 22, 2026.
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
2/10 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
2/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Creston, IA • 50801
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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71
49
51
34
39
21
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Sun exposure
91/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
11.1 hrs
4.6 hrs
JuneDecember
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