This great little home with an attached single car garage and unfinished walk up attic sits in a wonderful, friendly neighborhood and offers tremendous possibilities. It has a minimum of two bedrooms with the potential of more depending on your needs. The mid-century modern decor includes fabrics and materials of the time, built in copper-tone appliances and original maple cabinets in the kitchen that you can love as is or use your imagination to personalize it to your style.
Single-familyProperty Type
1882Year Built
6,839 sq ftLot Size
$65Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Ricky Pettegrew• Creston Realty
Bought with Nancy Loudon• Creston Realty
Source:IAR #5646163
Redfin Estimate
$96,159
$16K since sold in July 2024$9,000 since September
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This home's estimate is 11.2% higher than the average sale price ($86K) of 6 comparable homes.
This great little home with an attached single car garage and unfinished walk up attic sits in a wonderful, friendly neighborhood and offers tremendous possibilities. It has a minimum of two bedrooms with the potential of more depending on your needs. The mid-century modern decor includes fabrics and materials of the time, built in copper-tone appliances and original maple cabinets in the kitchen that you can love as is or use your imagination to personalize it to your style.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,362 (−7.2%)
$9,100 + $83,560
$92,660
2025
$1,468 (+48.0%)
$9,100 + $83,560
$92,660
2024
$992 (−6.4%)
$9,100 + $83,560
$92,660
2023
$1,060 (+1.1%)
$8,350 + $53,880
$62,230
2022
$1,048 (−15.8%)
$8,350 + $53,880
$62,230
2021
$1,244 (+2.1%)
$8,350 + $44,420
$52,770
2020
$1,218 (−2.7%)
$7,800 + $41,510
$49,310
2019
$1,252 (+39.4%)
$6,500 + $54,840
$61,340
2018
$898 (−15.9%)
$6,500 + $54,840
$61,340
2017
$1,068 (+2.3%)
$6,500 + $54,840
$61,340
2016
$1,044 (+9.2%)
$6,500 + $54,840
$61,340
2015
$956 (+6.5%)
$6,500 + $54,840
$61,340
2014
$898
$5,960 + $50,310
$56,270
Tax history for 218 Myrtle St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,362 (−7.2%)
$9,100 + $83,560
$92,660
2025
$1,468 (+48.0%)
$9,100 + $83,560
$92,660
2024
$992 (−6.4%)
$9,100 + $83,560
$92,660
2023
$1,060 (+1.1%)
$8,350 + $53,880
$62,230
2022
$1,048 (−15.8%)
$8,350 + $53,880
$62,230
2021
$1,244 (+2.1%)
$8,350 + $44,420
$52,770
2020
$1,218 (−2.7%)
$7,800 + $41,510
$49,310
2019
$1,252 (+39.4%)
$6,500 + $54,840
$61,340
2018
$898 (−15.9%)
$6,500 + $54,840
$61,340
2017
$1,068 (+2.3%)
$6,500 + $54,840
$61,340
2016
$1,044 (+9.2%)
$6,500 + $54,840
$61,340
2015
$956 (+6.5%)
$6,500 + $54,840
$61,340
2014
$898
$5,960 + $50,310
$56,270
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 408
Basement Type: Partial
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Gas
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Construction Type: Frame
Roof Covering Type: Asphalt
Roof Shape Type: Asphalt
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: WEST CRESTON
Living Sq. Ft: 1,476
Building Sq. Ft: 2,214
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: W C SEC C LOT 190
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Frame Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 330
Garage / Carport Type: Attached Frame
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 6,839
Legal Lot Number: 190
Municipality Name: CRESTON
Acres: 0.157
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,476
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,839 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1882
Year Renovated: 1882
County: Union County
APN: 0512104009
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 12, 2026
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Schools
Creston Early Childhood Center
Public PreK-K • Assigned • 1.0mi
Creston Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi
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Creston High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
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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 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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