Large lake front lot with abundant water frontage and depth for a nice size home. Park-like setting with lots of trees and conveniently located within a short distance from the main lake, golf course, tennis court and clubhouse.
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Market trends in 50074, IA
Last updated September 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Buyer's market
Sale-to-list price
93.9%
0.2% MoM
Median sale price
$312K
$238K MoM
Avg. days on market
106d
44 days MoM
Recently sold homes
9
0 MoM
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Sale history for 1978 Big Bend Rd
Date
Event
Price
IAR #5474247
Sep 30, 2020
Sold
$160,000
Feb 4, 2020
Listed
$160,000
IAR #5423136
Jan 11, 2019
Listed
$160,000
DMMLS #544414
Oct 1, 2017
Listing Removed
—
Jul 20, 2017
Listed
$120,000
DMMLS #508737
Oct 26, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Dec 7, 2015
Listed
$139,000
DMMLS #455018
Nov 29, 2015
Listing Removed
—
May 19, 2015
Listed
$140,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,834 (+1.4%)
$281,239
2024
$2,796 (−15.8%)
$281,239
2023
$3,320 (+3.5%)
$198,522
2022
$3,208 (+21.2%)
$198,522
2021
$2,646 (+0.6%)
$198,522
2020
$2,630 (+23.8%)
$198,522
2019
$2,124 (+2.5%)
$159,313
2018
$2,072 (−2.9%)
$159,313
2017
$2,134 (+11.6%)
$110,010
2016
$1,912 (+0.2%)
$110,010
2015
$1,908 (+2.5%)
$110,010
2014
$1,862
$99,630
Tax history for 1978 Big Bend Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,834 (+1.4%)
$281,239
2024
$2,796 (−15.8%)
$281,239
2023
$3,320 (+3.5%)
$198,522
2022
$3,208 (+21.2%)
$198,522
2021
$2,646 (+0.6%)
$198,522
2020
$2,630 (+23.8%)
$198,522
2019
$2,124 (+2.5%)
$159,313
2018
$2,072 (−2.9%)
$159,313
2017
$2,134 (+11.6%)
$110,010
2016
$1,912 (+0.2%)
$110,010
2015
$1,908 (+2.5%)
$110,010
2014
$1,862
$99,630
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
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Baths
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Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
0.69 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Other
County
Ringgold County
APN
SS0647109
Parking Spaces
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Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Oct 16, 2025.
Property details
Exterior
Property Information
Property Type: Land
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: ***
Lot Size Acres: 0.69
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,124
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Electricity Available, Phone Available
Location
HOA Information
Has Homeowners Association
Association Fee: $660
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Derived Association Fee (Monthly): $55
Schools Information
High School District: Unknown
Location Information
Directions: I-35 South to exit 18 Grand River Exit onto J-20 going west until you reach the main entrance into Sun Valley Lake. Go past the golf course, and clubhouse to Big Bend Road and the on water lot is on the right side and market 1978.
Subdivision Name: Southshore Woodland Sub
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.69 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Ringgold County
APN: SS0647109
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 16, 2025
Around this home
Schools
Mount Ayr Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 12.0mi
9/10
Mount Ayr High School
Public 6-12 • Assigned • 11.8mi
8/10
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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
2/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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