If you are looking for country living but not too far from shopping, you have found it with this beautiful updated 2 story home on 1.5 acres with detached one garage. GREAT location: 6 miles north of Griswold, 2.5 miles west of Lewis, and 10 miles southwest of Atlantic. Newer kitchen appliances are included!!! 3-4 bedroom home with 1.5 bathrooms, plumbing is ready for tub and/or shower to complete to 2 full. Attached gazebo is ideal for entertaining or just relaxing. Motivated seller!!! Owner is a Licensed Real Estate agent in Iowa.
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Market trends in 51544, IA
Last updated October 2026
Sale-to-list price
97.9%
+0.0% MoM
Median sale price
$230K
$75K MoM
Avg. days on market
52d
75 days MoM
Recently sold homes
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Sale history for 55566 Nishna Valley Rd
Date
Event
Price
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #5409087
Apr 3, 2015
Sold
$95,000
Sep 25, 2014
Listed
$109,900
+2
If you are looking for country living but not too far from shopping, you have found it with this beautiful updated 2 story home on 1.5 acres with detached one garage. GREAT location: 6 miles north of Griswold, 2.5 miles west of Lewis, and 10 miles southwest of Atlantic. Newer kitchen appliances are included!!! 3-4 bedroom home with 1.5 bathrooms, plumbing is ready for tub and/or shower to complete to 2 full. Attached gazebo is ideal for entertaining or just relaxing. Motivated seller!!! Owner is a Licensed Real Estate agent in Iowa.
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #5401620
Nov 3, 2011
Sold
$70,000
May 9, 2011
Listed
$74,500
REDUCED PRICE!Acreage has been renovated in recent years. Renovation included windows, doors walls, kitchen cabinets, bathrooms, wood trim, furnace, A/C, insulation, floor coverings, metal roof covering, vinyl siding and landscaping. Gross taxes are a estimate amount from county Assessors office and no guarantee to be accurate. Subject property is being sold in it's where is as is condition. Contact Randy Larsen @ CENTURY 21 Dement Realty 712-243-2017 or cell 712-249-1821. Homebuyer Incentives** Up to 3.5% actual Buyer's closing cost 2- years HomeProtect Limited Home Warranty** Note lot pins are now located!!!!!west driveway included! This terms may be subject to change.
Public Records
Nov 30, 2010
Sold
$30,500
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #5400494
Feb 15, 2010
Listing Removed
—
May 22, 2009
Listed
$165,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,978 (+17.6%)
$51,910 + $213,550
$265,460
2025
$2,532 (+0.4%)
$51,910 + $213,550
$265,460
2024
$2,522 (−0.5%)
$51,910 + $217,640
$269,550
2023
$2,534 (+3.9%)
$41,530 + $169,420
$210,950
2022
$2,438 (+13.1%)
$41,530 + $169,420
$210,950
2021
$2,156 (−0.8%)
$23,650 + $156,390
$180,040
2020
$2,174 (+5.0%)
$23,650 + $156,390
$180,040
2019
$2,070 (+1.4%)
$23,650 + $126,630
$150,280
2018
$2,042 (+14.3%)
$23,650 + $126,630
$150,280
2017
$1,786 (−2.4%)
$23,650 + $114,570
$138,220
2015
$1,830 (+16.7%)
$23,650 + $106,130
$129,780
2014
$1,568
$23,650 + $110,430
$134,080
Tax history for 55566 Nishna Valley Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,978 (+17.6%)
$51,910 + $213,550
$265,460
2025
$2,532 (+0.4%)
$51,910 + $213,550
$265,460
2024
$2,522 (−0.5%)
$51,910 + $217,640
$269,550
2023
$2,534 (+3.9%)
$41,530 + $169,420
$210,950
2022
$2,438 (+13.1%)
$41,530 + $169,420
$210,950
2021
$2,156 (−0.8%)
$23,650 + $156,390
$180,040
2020
$2,174 (+5.0%)
$23,650 + $156,390
$180,040
2019
$2,070 (+1.4%)
$23,650 + $126,630
$150,280
2018
$2,042 (+14.3%)
$23,650 + $126,630
$150,280
2017
$1,786 (−2.4%)
$23,650 + $114,570
$138,220
2015
$1,830 (+16.7%)
$23,650 + $106,130
$129,780
2014
$1,568
$23,650 + $110,430
$134,080
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.5 Acres
Year renovated
1870
Sq. Ft.
2,077
Year built
1870
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cass County (IA)
APN
110015013001002
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 12, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Detached
Garage Spaces: 1
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 1
# of Half Baths (Total): 1
Basement Information
Basement Features: Block
Dining Room Information
Dining Room Features: Eat In Kitchen
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Forced Air
Cooling Information: None
Interior Features
Room Type: Living Room, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Extra Room 1, Extra Room 2, Extra Room 3, Extra Room 4, Extra Room 5, Extra Room 6
Directions: From Lewis: take Minnesota Street west out of town for 2.5 miles. From Griswold take Hwy 48 north to Nishna Valley Rd is second house on the left. From Atlantic take Hwy 6 west to Hwy 48 south turn on Nishna Valley Rd second house on left.
Map Coordinate: 999-A1
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,077
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1870
Year Renovated: 1870
County: Cass County (IA)
APN: 110015013001002
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 12, 2026
Other
Home Information
Levels: Two
Showing Information
Owners Name: Paul and Cindy Chester
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Griswold Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 4.9mi
5/10
Griswold Middle/High School
Public 6-12 • Assigned • 4.9mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
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