Look no further, this semi secluded acreage offers the peace and privacy you have been looking for. Nestled on just over 4 acres, this 3 bedroom, 2 bath ranch style home could be your perfect match! Over 2400 square feet of finished living space+ a 528 sq ft screen room. Over sized kitchen, formal dining room and large living room with wood burning fireplace. All three (large) bedrooms conveniently located on main floor. Partially finished walk-out lower level offering family room with second wood burning fireplace and large rec room. Electric updated. Traditional propane forced air furnace and BONUS wood burner hooked up to duct work will heat the whole house. Thoughtfully designed out door space, covered patio, large deck, Mature trees (3 acres in forest reserve), and MORE! Attached double garage. Septic has certified time of transfer, rural water, LOW TAXES.
Single-familyProperty Type
1970Year Built
4.1 acresLot Size
$208Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Rick Bauer• RE/MAX Concepts - Waterloo
Bought with Wes Gielau• RE/MAX Alliance
Source:NEIRBR as distributed by MLS GRID #20155293
Redfin Estimate
$337,579
$303K since sold in June 2018$4,000 since September
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This home's estimate is 25.2% higher than the average sale price ($270K) of 6 comparable homes.
Look no further, this semi secluded acreage offers the peace and privacy you have been looking for. Nestled on just over 4 acres, this 3 bedroom, 2 bath ranch style home could be your perfect match! Over 2400 square feet of finished living space+ a 528 sq ft screen room. Over sized kitchen, formal dining room and large living room with wood burning fireplace. All three (large) bedrooms conveniently located on main floor. Partially finished walk-out lower level offering family room with second wood burning fireplace and large rec room. Electric updated. Traditional propane forced air furnace and BONUS wood burner hooked up to duct work will heat the whole house. Thoughtfully designed out door space, covered patio, large deck, Mature trees (3 acres in forest reserve), and MORE! Attached double garage. Septic has certified time of transfer, rural water, LOW TAXES.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,598 (+8.8%)
$36,900 + $277,580
$314,480
2024
$3,308 (+19.7%)
$30,850 + $244,240
$275,090
2023
$2,764 (+27.0%)
$30,850 + $244,160
$275,010
2022
$2,176 (−1.9%)
$30,850 + $217,730
$248,580
2021
$2,218 (+2.6%)
$14,300 + $179,390
$193,690
2020
$2,162 (+3.4%)
$14,300 + $172,100
$186,400
2019
$2,090 (+2.8%)
$14,300 + $172,100
$186,400
2018
$2,034 (+27.9%)
$11,000 + $156,440
$167,440
2017
$1,590 (+5.0%)
$11,000 + $156,440
$167,440
2016
$1,514 (+14.4%)
$11,000 + $117,160
$128,160
2015
$1,324 (+0.3%)
$11,000 + $117,160
$128,160
2014
$1,320 (−10.8%)
$11,000 + $108,150
$119,150
2013
$1,480
$11,000 + $108,150
$119,150
Tax history for 1472 R Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,598 (+8.8%)
$36,900 + $277,580
$314,480
2024
$3,308 (+19.7%)
$30,850 + $244,240
$275,090
2023
$2,764 (+27.0%)
$30,850 + $244,160
$275,010
2022
$2,176 (−1.9%)
$30,850 + $217,730
$248,580
2021
$2,218 (+2.6%)
$14,300 + $179,390
$193,690
2020
$2,162 (+3.4%)
$14,300 + $172,100
$186,400
2019
$2,090 (+2.8%)
$14,300 + $172,100
$186,400
2018
$2,034 (+27.9%)
$11,000 + $156,440
$167,440
2017
$1,590 (+5.0%)
$11,000 + $156,440
$167,440
2016
$1,514 (+14.4%)
$11,000 + $117,160
$128,160
2015
$1,324 (+0.3%)
$11,000 + $117,160
$128,160
2014
$1,320 (−10.8%)
$11,000 + $108,150
$119,150
2013
$1,480
$11,000 + $108,150
$119,150
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,624
Basement Finish: Recreation Room
Basement Type: Full
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Gas
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 7
Exterior
Exterior Information
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Exterior Wall: Wood
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,624
Building Sq. Ft: 2,198
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: S 6.8 AC OF E 28.5 AC (EX PCL E SIDE & SW COR) NE SE 26-86-14 (PT FOREST RES)
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 178,596
Municipality Name: BUCKINGHAM TOWNSHIP
Acres: 4.1
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,624
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4.1 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1970
Year Renovated: 1970
County: Tama County
APN: 0326400017
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 5, 2026
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Schools
North Tama Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 3.2mi
8/10
North Tama High School
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 3.2mi
3/10
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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
2/10 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
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$321,000 – $389,000
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