This updated home at Sun Valley Lake offers modern style, functional design, and a phenomenal location on the water. From the moment you step inside, 16-foot-wide floor-to-ceiling glass windows showcase panoramic lake views, making the lake the centerpiece of the home. Positioned on an east-facing lot, two covered decks capture golden sunrises, offer shaded afternoons, and provide a front-row view of the Fourth of July fireworks over the dam — A community tradition at Sun Valley Lake. Inside, you'll find quartz countertops throughout, updated finishes, and an open-concept layout connecting the kitchen, living, and dining spaces with two bedrooms on the main level. The lower level boasts a large family room, custom hickory bar, a bonus room converted into a bedroom, a laundry room offering plenty of counter space and wood cabinets, and an extra storage closet under the stairs. Each floor has updated bathrooms with double vanities, adding convenience and functionality for all. Outside, there are two large under-deck storage areas to keep lake gear, furniture and seasonal items organized and ready. Also included is an Elf floating dock made of composite decking along with a boat hoist to store your watercraft. With space for family and friends, this property is ready to enjoy — All that is left is to move in and make it yours!
Active
$769,900
1256 Wood Rdg, Ellston, IA 50074
3beds
1,786sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1991
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$431/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Boat hoistElf floating dockExtra storage closetPanoramic lake viewsOpen-concept layoutTwo covered decksLarge family room
- 128 days |
- 209 |
- 2 |
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: January 02, 2026 at 05:01pm
Listed by:
Helen Saylor-Kimes 641-342-2141,
Saylor Realty
Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6331755
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Basement: Walk-Out Access
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,786 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Gravel
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Waterfront features: Waterfront Present
- Body of water: Sun Valley Lake
Lot
- Dimensions: 97 x 80 x 125 x 169
Details
- Parcel number: wv010943
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
Condition
- Year built: 1991
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Shared Septic
- Water: Rural/Municipality
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- HOA name: WCIR
Location
- Region: Ellston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $431/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $434,403
- Annual tax amount: $6,200
- Date on market: 9/12/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 128 days
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
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Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/12/2025 | Listed for sale | $769,900+170.1%$431/sqft |
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| 10/8/2018 | Sold | $285,000-3.4%$160/sqft |
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| 8/24/2018 | Pending sale | $295,000$165/sqft |
Source: Saylor Realty #20155185 Report a problem | ||
| 7/14/2018 | Listed for sale | $295,000+5.7%$165/sqft |
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| 6/15/2012 | Sold | $279,000$156/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,120 -5.2% | $434,403 |
| 2023 | $6,456 +3.5% | $434,403 +12.5% |
| 2022 | $6,238 +22.3% | $385,993 |
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BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$4,069/mo
Principal & interest
$2985
Property taxes
$815
Home insurance
$269
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 50074
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Mount Ayr Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 13.4 mi
- 8/10Mount Ayr High SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 13.3 mi
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