Discover the perfect slice of the American dream at an unbeatable price! State Center came to along with the railroads in 1864. In 2003 the community took action and gave the Main Street a facelift and they have taken great care of it ever since. This home sits just two blocks from West Marshall's elementary and high schools It is nestled in a friendly neighborhood where warm waves from neighbors greet you as you arrive. This home is 20-25 minutes from Ames and ISU university, 20 minutes from Marshalltown and just 45 minutes from Des Moines. Stay in State Center and enjoy a charming downtown nearby, featuring a cozy coffee shop, a lively bar with a bartender who's always up for a chat, and a fantastic new Mexican restaurant you'll be eager to revisit. Plus, the renowned State Center and its stunning, world-famous rose garden are right at your doorstep. Due to the beauty of the Rose Garden, State Center is considered Iowas Rose Capital. Can you believe you can have all this for just $100,000? This is the final steal in American real estate' don't miss out!
All information obtained from Seller and public records.
Pending
Price cut: $15K (4/22)
$50,000
307 2nd Ave SW, State Center, IA 50247
4beds
1,914sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
0.29 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$26/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
World-famous rose garden
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Listing updated: April 24, 2025 at 12:48pm
Listed by:
Tim Scheib (515)313-7103,
RE/MAX Precision
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 714880
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Dining Area
- Flooring: Carpet
- Basement: Partial
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,914
- Total interior livable area: 1,914 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Exterior features: Fully Fenced
- Fencing: Chain Link,Wood,Full
Lot
- Size: 0.29 Acres
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 832010402003
- Zoning: R
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: One and One Half Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Metal Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: State Center
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $26/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $114,920
- Annual tax amount: $1,786
- Date on market: 4/3/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete
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