Description
This 135yr old home at the junction of 1st ave & 1st st in villisca, ia is impressive. old-world styling with oak woodwork, hardwood flooring, large windows, cast-iron vent covers, and an old-fashioned "sleeping porch" on the second floor. this 3 bed/2 bath 1890 beauty stands straight & tall on a 12,000 sqft lot that adjoins the school athletic fields. enter the front door from the wrap-around porch into a welcoming foyer. glass doors lead to the living room & the dining room, and an additional room that could be an office or additional living space. straight through the dining room is the kitchen with ample cabinetry & countertops & newer vinyl flooring. refrigerator, gas stove, dishwasher & microwave are included. from the kitchen is access to a full bath with a walk-in shower & washer/dryer. a pantry leads from the kitchen to the back yard, with a stand-up freezer & access to the basement. on the second floor you will find three bedrooms & a full bath with a claw foot bathtub. each bedroom has hardwood floors & closets. two of the closets are joined between bedrooms. there is access to the sleeping porch from the larger bedroom, which could provide comfortable slumber in the heat of summer. behind the home is a fenced yard, and behind it is a garden shed and ample space for a garden. the driveway on the west side of the house is shared with the neighbor to the west. the roof was replaced in 2011. the water heater was replaced in 2024. this property is being sold as is.
Property Type
Single FamilyCounty
MontgomeryStyle
2 StoryAD ID
50259627
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Property Details
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Interior Features
Bedroom Information
- Total Bedrooms : 3
Bathroom Information
- Total Baths: 2
- Full Baths: 2
- Half Baths: 0
Water/Sewer
- Water Source : City Water/Connected
- Sewer : City Sewer/Connected
Kitchen Information
- Kitchen: Kitchen
- Kitchen Level: Main
- Dining Room Level: Main
Cooling Features
- Has cooling
- Central
Heating Source
- Has Heating
- Forced Air,Natural Gas
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Exterior Features
Building Information
- Built Year: 1890
- Roof Type: Age Over 8 Years,Asphalt Shingles,Pitched
- Basement: Brick/Mortar,Full,Slab,Unfinished
Exterior Features
- Wood
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Property / Lot Details
Lot Information
- Dimensions: 12,000 SqFt = 60' x 200'
- Lot Description: Prop Adjoins Public Land,Tree Coverage - Medium,Zero Lot Line
Property Information
- New/Resale: 4'10x11'7
- Type: 2 Story
- City: Villisca
- State: IA
- Directions: From Hwy 71, turn East on High Street. Take an immediate right on U Avenue. Take the second street to the left (East), which is 1st St. Travel East on 1st past Central Avenue (on the left (N)), and 1st Ave (on the right (S)). House will be the second on the left (N) after 1st Avenue.
- Property Status: Active
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Listing Information
Listing Price Information
- Original List Price: $63,000
- Price Per SQFT: $44
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Taxes / Assessments
Tax Information
- Annual Tax: $40
- Tax Year: 2023
Assessment Information
- Home Warranty Paid: 0
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Parking Information
- Parking: Driveway - Gravel
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School, Utilities & Location Details
School Information
- Elementary School District: 6651 - Villisca
- High School District: 6651 - Villisca
- Middle School District: 6651 - Villisca
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BuyOwner last updated this listing 06/29/2025 @ 15:37
- MLS: 6329013
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