Palo Alto County, IA homes for sale & real estate

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Palo Alto County, IA Homes for Sale
A little TLC and this 3 bedroom farmhouse style house could be your next home! There is an enclosed front porch to keep the snow boots at bay, a remodeled kitchen for easy entertaining, main floor laundry, 2 bathrooms, a newer style furnace, an updated electrical panel and barn doors! Located close to West Elementary.

$64,000

3 beds2 baths1,138 sq ft

2505 7th St, Emmetsburg, IA 50536

Barn doors • Remodeled kitchen • Main floor laundry

ABOUT THIS HOME
Palo Alto County, IA Homes for Sale
Amazing 4 bed, 2 bath, 5 car (heated!) 1.5 story on a corner lot. New interior paint and carpet/LVP. New stainless steel appliances. Remodeled 2nd floor bathroom includes a new shower, vanity, top. Walk in closets. Main floor bedroom with 3 more bedrooms on the 2nd floor. Office and family room in the basement. Beautiful wood floors. Many newer vinyl windows. FP

$175,000

4 beds2 baths2,104 sq ft

101 4 Street St SE, West Bend, IA 50597

Office • Remodeled bathroom • Walk in closets

ABOUT THIS HOME
Palo Alto County, IA Homes for Sale
Newly remodeled 1 story home with oversized 2 car garage. Recent improvements include new electrical panel, new bonus room in full basement, newly painted interior, and finished hardwood floors. If you are looking for an inexpensive place to live this is the one. Call today to take a look.

$94,000

2 beds1 bath1,276 sq ft

601 Monroe St, Emmetsburg, IA 50536

New bonus room • New electrical panel • 8,712 sq ft lot

ABOUT THIS HOME
Palo Alto County, IA Homes for Sale
Cute little Cottage-Style home with all one-level living, featuring a remodeled kitchen with butcher block counters, tile floors, a breakfast nook and stainless steel appliances. The rest of the main floor features all original hardwood flooring in the two bedrooms, hallway, and living room. The basement is wide open for storage or more space if needed. The boiler has been meticulously maintained and runs like a top! Washer and dryer can stay along with the kitchen appliances. The garage is attached to the house via a convenient BBQ area and the large tree in the backyard has protected the house from hail for decades. Updated windows and siding.

$105,000

2 beds1 bath884 sq ft

1006 Madison St St, Emmetsburg, IA 50536

Breakfast nook • Tile floors • Remodeled kitchen

ABOUT THIS HOME
Palo Alto County, IA Homes for Sale
Welcome home to this adorable and inviting 2-bedroom, 1-bath charmer that perfectly blends comfort and convenience. Step inside to discover a fully equipped kitchen complete with ample pantry storage, an adjoining dining area, and plenty of space for cooking and entertaining. The cozy, single-level layout offers easy main-floor living with two comfortable bedrooms, a full bathroom, and a designated laundry area – making this home ideal for first-time buyers, downsizers, or anyone seeking low-maintenance living. An attached 1-car garage and yard shed provide added convenience and extra storage, while the home’s setting lets you enjoy the warmth and friendliness of small-town life

$99,900

2 beds1 bath1,104 sq ft

1207 Bruce St, Ruthven, IA 51358

Ample pantry storage • Attached garage • Yard shed

Property at 601 Superior St, Emmetsburg, IA 50536, 3 beds, 2 baths

$66,900

3 beds2 baths1,154 sq ft

601 Superior St, Emmetsburg, IA 50536

Property at 1008 Haugen St St, Ruthven, IA 51358, 4 beds, 2 baths

$120,000

4 beds2 baths1,594 sq ft

1008 Haugen St St, Ruthven, IA 51358

Property at 3684 550th Ave, Cylinder, IA 50528, 3 beds, 1.5 baths

$89,000

3 beds1.5 baths1,366 sq ft

3684 550th Ave, Cylinder, IA 50528

Property at 1107 Campbell St, Ayrshire, IA 50515, 3 beds, 1.5 baths

$13,500

3 beds1.5 baths1,096 sq ft

1107 Campbell St, Ayrshire, IA 50515

Property at 305 2nd Ave SE, West Bend, IA 50597, 4 beds, 2 baths

$148,500

4 beds2 baths1,120 sq ft

305 2nd Ave SE, West Bend, IA 50597

Property at 601 W Robins St St, Graettinger, IA 51342, 3 beds, 2 baths

$185,000

3 beds2 baths1,527 sq ft

601 W Robins St St, Graettinger, IA 51342

Property at 34482 320t St, Ruthven, IA 51358, 2 beds, 1 bath

$419,900

2 beds1 bath1,284 sq ft

34482 320t St, Ruthven, IA 51358

Property at 3538 360th St, Ruthven, IA 51358, 2 beds, 1 bath

$49,000

2 beds1 bath996 sq ft

3538 360th St, Ruthven, IA 51358

Property at 1808 Broadway St, Emmetsburg, IA 50536, 3 beds, 2 baths

$175,000

3 beds2 baths1,266 sq ft

1808 Broadway St, Emmetsburg, IA 50536

Property at 2001 22nd St, Emmetsburg, IA 50536, 3 beds, 2 baths

$199,900

3 beds2 baths3,102 sq ft

2001 22nd St, Emmetsburg, IA 50536

Property at 2207 16th St, Emmetsburg, IA 50536, 6 beds, 2 baths

$144,900

6 beds2 baths2,341 sq ft

2207 16th St, Emmetsburg, IA 50536

Property at 2303 15th St, Emmetsburg, IA 50536, 3 beds, 1 bath

$35,000

3 beds1 bath1,254 sq ft

2303 15th St, Emmetsburg, IA 50536

Property at 204 Sunset Cir, Emmetsburg, IA 50536, 3 beds, 2 baths

$215,000

3 beds2 baths2,184 sq ft

204 Sunset Cir, Emmetsburg, IA 50536

Property at 2726 570th Ave, Ringsted, IA 50578, 4 beds, 2 baths

$419,000

4 beds2 baths2,800 sq ft

2726 570th Ave, Ringsted, IA 50578

Property at 5484 310th St, Cylinder, IA 50528, 3 beds, 1 bath

$170,900

3 beds1 bath1,083 sq ft

5484 310th St, Cylinder, IA 50528

Property at 609 S Cedar Ave, Graettinger, IA 51342, 5 beds, 3 baths

$370,000

5 beds3 baths2,295 sq ft

609 S Cedar Ave, Graettinger, IA 51342

Property at 35130 420th St, Ruthven, IA 51358, 4 beds, 3 baths

$425,000

4 beds3 baths2,904 sq ft

35130 420th St, Ruthven, IA 51358

Property at 1503 5th St, Emmetsburg, IA 50536, 4 beds, 3 baths

$224,900

4 beds3 baths2,928 sq ft

1503 5th St, Emmetsburg, IA 50536

Property at 3487 370th St, Ruthven, IA 51358, 4 beds, 2 baths

$525,000

4 beds2 baths2,400 sq ft

3487 370th St, Ruthven, IA 51358

Property at 1103 Scott St St, Ruthven, IA 51358, 4 beds, 2 baths

$149,900

4 beds2 baths1,860 sq ft

1103 Scott St St, Ruthven, IA 51358

Property at 703 Des Moines Street St, Emmetsburg, IA 50536, 4 beds, 2 baths

$180,000

4 beds2 baths2,001 sq ft

703 Des Moines Street St, Emmetsburg, IA 50536

Property at 1704 11th St, Emmetsburg, IA 50536, 2 beds, 1 bath

$114,900

2 beds1 bath1,096 sq ft

1704 11th St, Emmetsburg, IA 50536

Property at 1304 11th St St, Emmetsburg, IA 50536, 4 beds, 2 baths

$164,900

4 beds2 baths1,728 sq ft

1304 11th St St, Emmetsburg, IA 50536

Property at 401 Madison St, Emmetsburg, IA 50536, 4 beds, 1.5 baths

$179,900

4 beds1.5 baths1,894 sq ft

401 Madison St, Emmetsburg, IA 50536

Property at 1506 11th St, Emmetsburg, IA 50536, 3 beds, 2 baths

$154,900

3 beds2 baths1,548 sq ft

1506 11th St, Emmetsburg, IA 50536

Property at 80 Lake Shore Dr, Emmetsburg, IA 50536, 3 beds, 2 baths

$524,900

3 beds2 baths2,582 sq ft

80 Lake Shore Dr, Emmetsburg, IA 50536

Property at 4607 580th Ave, West Bend, IA 50597, 4 beds, 1.5 baths

$449,000

4 beds1.5 baths2,254 sq ft

4607 580th Ave, West Bend, IA 50597

Property at 804 Madison St, Emmetsburg, IA 50536, 4 beds, 2.5 baths

$169,900

4 beds2.5 baths1,726 sq ft

804 Madison St, Emmetsburg, IA 50536

Property at 205 N Lincoln Ave, Graettinger, IA 51342, 3 beds, 2 baths

$119,000

3 beds2 baths1,299 sq ft

205 N Lincoln Ave, Graettinger, IA 51342

Property at 318 Ford Rd, Emmetsburg, IA 50536, 6 beds, 5 baths

$650,000

6 beds5 baths2,880 sq ft

318 Ford Rd, Emmetsburg, IA 50536

Property at 3102 3rd St, Emmetsburg, IA 50536, 4 beds, 2 baths

$299,900

4 beds2 baths1,176 sq ft

3102 3rd St, Emmetsburg, IA 50536

Property at 5526 475th St, West Bend, IA 50597, 4 beds, 4.5 baths

$1,295,000

4 beds4.5 baths6,808 sq ft

5526 475th St, West Bend, IA 50597

Property at 4153 380th Ave, Ayrshire, IA 50515

$135,000

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4153 380th Ave, Ayrshire, IA 50515

Property at 00 340th St, Ruthven, IA 51358

$175,000

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00 340th St, Ruthven, IA 51358

Property at N Huron Rd, Emmetsburg, IA 50536

$294,000

— beds— baths— sq ft

N Huron Rd, Emmetsburg, IA 50536

Property at 3108 4th St, Emmetsburg, IA 50536, 3 beds, 2 baths

$299,900

3 beds2 baths1,449 sq ft

3108 4th St, Emmetsburg, IA 50536

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Average home prices near Palo Alto County, IA

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$229,500
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$150,000
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