The perfect place to start your homeownership journey in small-town Iowa! This inviting State Center home offers comfort, space, and charm - ideal for a first-time buyer looking for a place to truly call home. The main level features two bedrooms, a cozy enclosed front porch, bright living room, dining area, full bathroom, and a spacious eat-in kitchen perfect for everyday living. The finished lower level adds approximately 700 sq ft of extra living space with a third bedroom, large bathroom, washer and dryer, and plenty of storage -great for guests, a home office, or bonus living space. Outside, enjoy a large fenced-in yard for pets, play, or summer evenings, plus a detached 2-car garage for storage and convenience. Located in a friendly small-town community with that hometown feel, this home offers affordability, flexibility, and room to grow, everything a first-time buyer needs. Welcome home to State Center.
Single-familyProperty Type
1915Year Built
0.36 acresLot Size
$243Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Stephanie Dart• RE/MAX Concepts
Contact: (641) 521-6044
Bought with William Jennings• RE/MAX Real Estate Center
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Market trends in 50247, IA
Last updated September 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Seller's market
Sale-to-List Price
97.1%
1.7% MoM
Median sale price
$254K
$74K MoM
Avg. days on market
64d
22 days MoM
Recently sold homes
6
1 MoM
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Sale history for 404 5th St SW
Date
Event
Price
IAR #6334323
Mar 20, 2026
Sold
$177,000
$217/sq ft
Jan 9, 2026
Pending
—
Dec 15, 2025
Listed
$189,900
$233/sq ft
+30
The perfect place to start your homeownership journey in small-town Iowa! This inviting State Center home offers comfort, space, and charm - ideal for a first-time buyer looking for a place to truly call home. The main level features two bedrooms, a cozy enclosed front porch, bright living room, dining area, full bathroom, and a spacious eat-in kitchen perfect for everyday living. The finished lower level adds approximately 700 sq ft of extra living space with a third bedroom, large bathroom, washer and dryer, and plenty of storage -great for guests, a home office, or bonus living space. Outside, enjoy a large fenced-in yard for pets, play, or summer evenings, plus a detached 2-car garage for storage and convenience. Located in a friendly small-town community with that hometown feel, this home offers affordability, flexibility, and room to grow, everything a first-time buyer needs. Welcome home to State Center.
DMMLS #731645
Mar 20, 2026
Sold
$177,000
$217/sq ft
Jan 9, 2026
Pending
—
Dec 15, 2025
Listed
$189,900
$233/sq ft
CIBOR #60697
Sep 16, 2022
Sold
$155,000
$190/sq ft
Jul 26, 2022
Listed
$159,000
$195/sq ft
DMMLS #657084
Sep 16, 2022
Sold
$155,000
$190/sq ft
Jul 26, 2022
Listed
$159,000
$195/sq ft
+27
This charming ranch home sits on a large lot in State Center! The home has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, formal dining room, breakfast nook, downstairs family room with wet bar, large deck, huge 2+ car detached garage, swimming pool, fenced in yard. .. and so much to adore at this property!
DMMLS #610025
Oct 2, 2020
Sold
$133,000
$163/sq ft
Jul 17, 2020
Listed
$127,000
$156/sq ft
CIBOR #55427
Oct 2, 2020
Sold
$133,000
$163/sq ft
Jul 16, 2020
Listed
$127,000
$156/sq ft
IAR #5625479
Oct 2, 2020
Sold
$133,000
$163/sq ft
Jul 7, 2020
Listed
$127,000
$156/sq ft
IAR #5458652
Jun 5, 2017
Sold
$84,000
$103/sq ft
Apr 17, 2017
Listed
$85,900
$105/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 19, 2014
Sold
$76,000
$93/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 7, 2011
Sold
$50,500
$62/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,398 (+7.4%)
$9,900 + $153,100
$163,000
2024
$2,232 (+22.0%)
$9,900 + $133,670
$143,570
2023
$1,830 (+2.3%)
$9,900 + $133,670
$143,570
2022
$1,788 (+100.4%)
$9,900 + $133,670
$143,570
2021
$892 (+2.5%)
$9,900 + $88,750
$98,650
2020
$870 (+6.9%)
$7,530 + $47,720
$55,250
2019
$814 (+2.3%)
$7,530 + $47,720
$55,250
2018
$796 (−17.3%)
$7,530 + $47,720
$55,250
2017
$962 (+10.1%)
$7,530 + $44,390
$51,920
2016
$874 (+1.9%)
$7,530 + $44,390
$51,920
2014
$858
$7,530 + $42,870
$50,400
Tax history for 404 5th St SW
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,398 (+7.4%)
$9,900 + $153,100
$163,000
2024
$2,232 (+22.0%)
$9,900 + $133,670
$143,570
2023
$1,830 (+2.3%)
$9,900 + $133,670
$143,570
2022
$1,788 (+100.4%)
$9,900 + $133,670
$143,570
2021
$892 (+2.5%)
$9,900 + $88,750
$98,650
2020
$870 (+6.9%)
$7,530 + $47,720
$55,250
2019
$814 (+2.3%)
$7,530 + $47,720
$55,250
2018
$796 (−17.3%)
$7,530 + $47,720
$55,250
2017
$962 (+10.1%)
$7,530 + $44,390
$51,920
2016
$874 (+1.9%)
$7,530 + $44,390
$51,920
2014
$858
$7,530 + $42,870
$50,400
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.