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$215,000

Est. $1,424/mo —

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2 ba

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480

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8117 Hickory St, Dexter, IA 50070

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Are you ready for those weekend getaways to the lake? This 940 sq ft finished cottage is full of charm! The complete renovation in 2017 included all new bathrooms, new kitchen with stainless steel appliances, new electrical, plumbing, roof, wrap-around deck, electric, sewer, and new heating & cooling systems. tile around the home, and a new chain link fence in the backyard, perfect for pets!Located just around the corner from the beach and boat launch, this cozy walkout ranch home with mature trees and a private backyard has seasonal views of the lake and pond. Includes a detached one car garage. Diamondhead Lake is stocked with fish and features two beaches along with a volleyball area. Tons of amenities are included in this association: disc golf course, bow hunting, hiking, and miles of ATV trails. I have a lot more pictures if you need. Asking $215,000, come take a look and shoot me an offer. Will work with buyers agents but need no help from realtors otherwise. Thanks

1964Year Built

$448Price/Sq.Ft.

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$1,424 per month

Principal and interest$1,130

Property taxes

$161

HOA dues

Home insurance

$133

Utilities

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Dexter Elementary School

Public 3-5 • Assigned • 3.0mi

5/10

West Central Valley Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.5mi

8/10

West Central Valley High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.0mi

4/10

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8117 Hickory St · $215,000

DAYS ON MARKET

The average home goes pending in 50 days.

SALE-TO-LIST

Most homes are selling 3% below list price.

LIST PRICE

Median sale price in this area is $364,903. (70% higher than this home)

PRICE DROP

34% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.

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Sale and tax history for 8117 Hickory St

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

FSBO.com #cmrv9en1g0359s601k8xqfz8w

Jul 22, 2026

Listed

$215,000

$448/sq ft

DMMLS #718449

Nov 14, 2025

Listing Removed

—

May 19, 2025

Listed

$219,900

$458/sq ft

DMMLS #670786

Aug 7, 2023

Sold

$177,000

$369/sq ft

Jul 6, 2023

Pending

—

Jun 30, 2023

Relisted

—

May 30, 2023

Pending

—

May 17, 2023

Price Changed

$184,900

$385/sq ft

Apr 12, 2023

Listed

$189,900

$396/sq ft

+22

Are you ready for those weekend getaways to the lake? This 940 sq ft finished cottage is full of charm! The complete renovation in 2017 included all new bathrooms, new kitchen with stainless steel appliances, new electrical, plumbing, roof, wrap-around deck, and new heating & cooling systems. The current owner installed a new water line to the street, tile around the home, and a new chain link fence in the backyard, perfect for pets! Located just around the corner from the beach and boat launch, this cozy walkout ranch home with mature trees and a private backyard has seasonal views of the lake and pond. The 300+ acre Diamondhead Lake is stocked with fish and features two beaches along with a volleyball area. Tons of amenities are included in this association: disc golf course, bow hunting, hiking, and miles of ATV trails. All information obtained from seller and public records.

Public Records

Jan 19, 2021

Sold

$135,000

$281/sq ft

DMMLS #584833

Aug 2, 2019

Sold

$129,000

$269/sq ft

Jun 12, 2019

Listed

$132,500

$276/sq ft

DMMLS #555043

Aug 14, 2018

Sold

$120,000

$250/sq ft

Feb 14, 2018

Listed

$125,000

$260/sq ft

Public Records

Aug 4, 2017

Sold

$26,125

$54/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$1,932 (+3.3%)

$29,700 + $133,200

$162,900

2024

$1,870 (−1.2%)

$29,700 + $133,200

$162,900

2023

$1,892 (+1.2%)

$29,700 + $125,300

$155,000

2022

$1,870 (−4.8%)

$29,700 + $125,300

$155,000

2021

$1,964 (+0.9%)

$14,900 + $114,300

$129,200

2020

$1,946 (+6.2%)

$14,900 + $114,300

$129,200

2019

$1,832 (+188.1%)

$9,900 + $109,800

$119,700

2018

$636 (+292.6%)

$9,900 + $104,500

$114,400

2017

$162 (−80.9%)

$5,000 + $5,000

$10,000

2015

$846 (+8.7%)

$5,000 + $5,000

$10,000

2014

$778

$4,700 + $48,222

$52,922

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

50 ft.

Lot depth

128 ft.

Lot size

6,098 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1964

Finished Sq. Ft.

955

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total Sq. Ft.

955

Year built

1964

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Guthrie County

APN

0001439800

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 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

3/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 104° 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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Dexter, IA • 50070

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Sun exposure

95/ 100

Exceptional sunlight

Sunscore

There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

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8117 Hickory St, Dexter, IA 50070

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