Welcome to small town living! This affordable, spacious 4 bedroom is a perfect starter home for the growing family. Main floor offers a large living room, formal dining area, cute county kitchen with all the appliances and pantry cabinet that stay. 2 bedrooms & full bath. Two large bedrooms upstairs & the lower level offers a family room , non-conforming bedroom & 3/4 bath. Basement is a walk out. 2 car detached garage, & 2 good sized storage sheds. Huge flat back yard with no neighbors behind. Home is being sold as is. , seller will make no repairs. AMA
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Market trends in 51549, IA
Last updated July 2026
Sale-to-List Price
100.0%
+1.8% MoM
Median sale price
$170K
$29K MoM
Avg. days on market
32d
10 days MoM
Recently sold homes
2
1 MoM
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Sale history for 508 Cipher St
Date
Event
Price
SWIAR #22-1712
Oct 20, 2022
Sold
$141,000
$62/sq ft
Sep 18, 2022
Pending
—
Sep 17, 2022
Listed
$140,000
$62/sq ft
SWIAR #15-554
Sep 17, 2015
Sold
$97,000
$43/sq ft
Mar 18, 2015
Listed
$98,000
$43/sq ft
+20
Upper portion of home built in 1951, lower portion was a basement home, built in 1940. Two non conforming bedrooms in the basement. Separate outdoor entrance. Soaking sink in laundry room. Many upgrades include siding, windows, roof, furnace, a/c, remodeled bathroom. Home sits on the outskirts of town. Hardwood floors on the main level, now covered by carpet. High end steel entry doors.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,316 (−4.1%)
$16,100 + $138,100
$154,200
2024
$2,416 (+14.8%)
$16,100 + $138,100
$154,200
2023
$2,104 (+2.5%)
$14,000 + $139,300
$153,300
2022
$2,052 (−4.9%)
$14,000 + $139,300
$153,300
2021
$2,158 (+22.5%)
$14,000 + $102,000
$116,000
2020
$1,762 (−4.2%)
$14,000 + $102,000
$116,000
2019
$1,840 (+2.8%)
$14,000 + $102,000
$116,000
2018
$1,790 (−2.4%)
$4,601 + $91,799
$96,400
2017
$1,834 (+57.0%)
$4,601 + $91,799
$96,400
2016
$1,168 (+37.4%)
$4,601 + $91,799
$96,400
2015
$850 (+8.1%)
$4,601 + $91,799
$96,400
2014
$786
$4,601 + $60,399
$65,000
Tax history for 508 Cipher St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,316 (−4.1%)
$16,100 + $138,100
$154,200
2024
$2,416 (+14.8%)
$16,100 + $138,100
$154,200
2023
$2,104 (+2.5%)
$14,000 + $139,300
$153,300
2022
$2,052 (−4.9%)
$14,000 + $139,300
$153,300
2021
$2,158 (+22.5%)
$14,000 + $102,000
$116,000
2020
$1,762 (−4.2%)
$14,000 + $102,000
$116,000
2019
$1,840 (+2.8%)
$14,000 + $102,000
$116,000
2018
$1,790 (−2.4%)
$4,601 + $91,799
$96,400
2017
$1,834 (+57.0%)
$4,601 + $91,799
$96,400
2016
$1,168 (+37.4%)
$4,601 + $91,799
$96,400
2015
$850 (+8.1%)
$4,601 + $91,799
$96,400
2014
$786
$4,601 + $60,399
$65,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.38 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,194
Year built
1940
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Pottawattamie County
APN
7440 23 302 004
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 13, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Off Street
Interior
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air
Interior Features
Interior Features: Eat-in Kitchen, Ceiling Fan(s)
Flooring: Wood
Room Information
Laundry Features: In Basement, Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Lower Level
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Waterfront
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Lot Size : 0.0
Lot Size Dimensions: 87' x 190'
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Utilities: Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School: Riverside
Middle Or Junior School: Riverside Community
High School: Riverside Community
Location Information
Directions: Hwy 92 to hwy 59 south to Pioneer take a right and Cipher will be on the right. For some reason GPS takes you to 10th street. That is the same as Cipher St.
Subdivision Name: Not Applicable
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,194
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.38 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: —
County: Pottawattamie County
APN: 7440 23 302 004
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 13, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Carson Elementary
Public 3-5 • Assigned • 3.0mi
3/10
Riverside Community High School
Public 6-12 • Assigned • 6.5mi
5/10
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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 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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Historical weather
Macedonia, IA • 51549
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
June and 4.3 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$192,000 – $232,000
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