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Palo Alto County, IA Homes for Sale
Nice farmhouse on a corner lot with off-street parking as well as a double-car garage. This home has been updated over the years with a main-floor bedroom and attached 3/4 bathroom, main-floor laundry hookups, and an oak kitchen. The upstairs has 2 more bedrooms and a full bathroom featuring a claw-foot tub. A new electrical panel was installed.

$66,900

3 beds2 baths1,154 sq ft

601 Superior St, Emmetsburg, IA 50536

Off street parking • Double car garage • Main floor laundry

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ABOUT THIS HOME
Palo Alto County, IA Homes for Sale
Welcome to this warm and wonderfully maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bath home on a generous corner lot surrounded by beautiful mature trees. The setting alone gives the home a charming, welcoming feel. Step inside to a beautiful entryway featuring an original wood staircase and a charming foyer that immediately showcases the character of the home. Sunlight fills the main level, highlighting the classic woodwork and the thoughtful updates completed over the last seven years. The main floor also offers an enclosed front porch, a comfortable living room, an inviting dining room, and an updated kitchen. The remodeled 3/4 bath includes a large walk-in shower - another great plus. Upstairs, you will fin

$185,000

3 beds2 baths1,527 sq ft

601 W Robins St St, Graettinger, IA 51342

Updated kitchen • Deep clawfoot tub • Corner lot

ABOUT THIS HOME
Palo Alto County, IA Homes for Sale
Here is your opportunity to live on 1 level and rent out the other, as this house is already set up for a Duplex! The main floor has a primary en suite with a separate tub/shower & in-room laundry, open kitchen - living area, enclosed front porch, and the front Foyer has the original staircase that leads up to the 2nd floor. The upper Duplex has a kitchenette area, a living area with a bay window, 2 bedrooms, a 3/4 bath, and a 3rd non-conforming bedroom in the rear. The original staircase is present for the walk-up attic. There is an insulated double detached garage that has a furnace. A little TLC and this Victorian could be amazing!

$75,000

4 beds2 baths2,256 sq ft

1102 Lake St, Emmetsburg, IA 50536

In-room laundry • Kitchenette area • Primary en suite

ABOUT THIS HOME
Palo Alto County, IA Homes for Sale
Welcome home to this charming 1 1/2 story home situated on a generous double corner lot. Step inside to discover a large entry way, open kitchen and dining room, large living room and a primary bedroom with ensuite bath all on the main level. Upstairs you will find 3 additional bedrooms and the second bathroom. Recent updates include roof, HVAC, water heater, plumbing and electrical. Property features a detached double garage in need of some TLC. Don't miss your chance to make this your new home sweet home. Call today to schedule your private showing.

$135,000

4 beds2 baths1,594 sq ft

1008 Haugen St St, Ruthven, IA 51358

2 garage spots • Built 1887 • Listed 27 days

ABOUT THIS HOME
Palo Alto County, IA Homes for Sale
This property is an excellent opportunity for fix and flip, rental, or make it your own. Some repairs are needed, and some of the demo work has been done, and there are some newer updates done, with some left to do. Kitchen is demoed out, cupboards are in the house Structure is very solid, sitting on a large, level corner lot, waiting for you.

$13,500

3 beds1.5 baths1,096 sq ft

1107 Campbell St, Ayrshire, IA 50515

Newer updates • 0.36 acre lot • Garage

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 1407 Silver Lake Ave, Ayrshire, IA 50515, 1 bath

$12,500

— beds1 bath1,612 sq ft

1407 Silver Lake Ave, Ayrshire, IA 50515

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

$160,000

4 beds2 baths1,120 sq ft

305 2nd Ave SE, West Bend, IA 50597

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 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 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 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 1207 Bruce St, Ruthven, IA 51358, 2 beds, 1 bath

$119,900

2 beds1 bath1,104 sq ft

1207 Bruce 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 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 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 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 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 1205 Scott St, Ruthven, IA 51358, 4 beds, 1 bath

$84,900

4 beds1 bath1,664 sq ft

1205 Scott St, Ruthven, IA 51358

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

$109,000

3 beds1.5 baths1,366 sq ft

3684 550th Ave, Cylinder, IA 50528

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

$299,900

3 beds2 baths1,449 sq ft

3108 4th 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 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 108 Lake Shore Dr, Emmetsburg, IA 50536, 3 beds, 2 baths

$510,000

3 beds2 baths2,578 sq ft

108 Lake Shore Dr, Emmetsburg, IA 50536

Property at 408 N Superior St, Emmetsburg, IA 50536, 3 beds, 1 bath

$149,923

3 beds1 bath1,656 sq ft

408 N Superior St, Emmetsburg, IA 50536

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 105 Harrison St, Emmetsburg, IA 50536, 2 beds, 1.5 baths

$189,000

2 beds1.5 baths1,800 sq ft

105 Harrison St, Emmetsburg, IA 50536

Property at 5142 380th St, Cylinder, IA 50528, 3 beds, 3 baths

$320,000

3 beds3 baths1,536 sq ft

5142 380th St, Cylinder, IA 50528

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

$304,900

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 2816 570th Ave, Fenton, IA 50539, 4 beds, 3 baths

$279,900

4 beds3 baths— sq ft

2816 570th Ave, Fenton, IA 50539

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 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 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 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 2604 2nd St, Emmetsburg, IA 50536, 4 beds, 3 baths

$265,000

4 beds3 baths2,776 sq ft

2604 2nd St, Emmetsburg, IA 50536

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

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