Affordable and adorable 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with 4th non-conforming bedroom. Character and charm abound from the big country kitchen & hardwood floors to the partially finished lower level. Updates galore including furnace, water heater, roof, 1st floor vinyl windows...the list goes on. Bedrooms include walk-in closets & easily accommodate multiple beds & dressers. Great room has amazing natural light, is open to the huge dining room, and includes storage closet and updated carpet. Kitchen includes a plethora of cabinets and counter space, pantry cabinet, and wood floors. All appliances stay - fridge, washer and dryer too. 1st floor laundry with shelving makes laundry a breeze. Partially finished lower level includes 2nd bath with soaking tub, 4th Nonconforming BR, & family room yet still provides plenty of storage. Head outdoors to enjoy the wrap around deck and huge corner lot - complete with Cherry trees, blueberry bushes, garden, and playset. Still not convinced? Radon mitigation system for peace of mind and AMAZING 3 car insulated garage with 10' entry and a 2nd 2 car garage that easily holds your cars and toys - perfect for the car or woodworking enthusiast. Great location - minutes to park, schools, bike trail, & Neil Smith Wildlife Refuge. Enjoy small town living within 20 minutes of all the metro has to offer. Plus no down payment USDA financing. Doesn't get much better than this.
Pending
$287,500
500 W South St, Prairie City, IA 50228
3beds
1,728sqft
Est.:
Farm, Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
0.33 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$166/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Big country kitchenPartially finished lower levelWrap around deckWood floorsWalk-in closetsCherry treesHuge corner lot
- 23 days
- on Zillow |
- 130 |
- 3 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: April 03, 2025 at 11:05am
Listed by:
Lisa Schoening (515)965-9100,
Keller Williams Ankeny Metro
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 714224
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Cable TV, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl
- Basement: Finished,Partially Finished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,728
- Total interior livable area: 1,728 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 744
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage, Three Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck, Play Structure
Lot
- Size: 0.33 Acres
- Dimensions: 116 x 124
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 1602215006
- Zoning: R
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Farmhouse,Two Story
- Property subtype: Farm, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Prairie City
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $166/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $206,600
- Annual tax amount: $3,225
- Date on market: 3/28/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,USDA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
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