Motivated Seller! Step into this spacious 2-story, 4-bedroom, 2-bath home on a desirable corner lot--packed with character and smart upgrades. You'll love the original woodwork, formal dining room, and a roomy kitchen ready for everyday living and entertaining. Bedrooms offer the bonus of walk-in closets, and there's tons of storage space throughout. Outside, enjoy an open front porch and a back deck for relaxing or hosting. A 2-car detached garage includes a metal ramp leading to the back door for added convenience and accessibility. Plus, solar panels help reduce electricity costs, and you'll appreciate the peace of mind that comes with newer furnace and A/C and newer vinyl windows. Comfort, charm, and efficiency. This one checks all the boxes.
For sale
$167,000
511 California St, Lewis, IA 51544
4beds
2baths
2,346sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1918
7,840.8 Square Feet Lot
$160,400 Zestimate®
$71/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Formal dining roomOriginal woodworkOpen front porchDesirable corner lot
- 43 days |
- 318 |
- 9 |
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: February 13, 2026 at 12:12am
Listed by:
Jeremy Bouchard,
Pegasus Realty LLC
Source: SWIAR,MLS#: 26-59
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Baths, Other Bedrooms, Kitchen, Living Room, Dining
Dining room
- Features: Formal Dining, KIT/DR Combo
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Features: Custom Cabinets
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Electric
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Microwave, Dishwasher, Electric Range, Gas Water Heater, Water Softener Owned
- Laundry: In Basement, Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Dryer Hookup
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Original Woodwork, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: Full,Unfinished,Other,Laundry
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,346
- Total interior livable area: 2,346 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,346
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Off Street, Electric
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Approach with Ramp
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
- Exterior features: Other
Lot
- Size: 7,840.8 Square Feet
- Dimensions: .18 acres
- Features: Corner Lot, Under 1/4 Acre
Details
- Additional structures: None
- Parcel number: 380008585001000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Stucco
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1918
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Lewis
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $71/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $157,590
- Annual tax amount: $2,247
- Date on market: 1/13/2026
- Listing terms: 1031 Exchange,FHA,Conventional
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Jeremy Bouchard
(712) 355-1560
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Estimated market value
$160,400
$152,000 - $168,000
$1,538/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/13/2026 | Listed for sale | $167,000+74%$71/sqft |
Source: SWIAR #26-59 Report a problem | ||
| 3/14/2016 | Sold | $96,000-3.5%$41/sqft |
Source:  NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #5411071 Report a problem | ||
| 11/18/2015 | Listed for sale | $99,500$42/sqft |
Source: Meyer & Gross Real Estate Co #20150353 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,898 -3.1% | $137,650 +15.2% |
| 2023 | $1,958 +2.9% | $119,470 +19.6% |
| 2022 | $1,902 -3.4% | $99,880 |
| 2021 | $1,968 -0.7% | $99,880 |
| 2020 | $1,982 +13.5% | $99,880 |
| 2019 | $1,746 +17% | $99,880 +19.6% |
| 2018 | $1,492 -13.5% | $83,490 |
| 2017 | $1,724 +15.7% | $83,490 |
| 2016 | $1,490 -4.6% | $83,490 |
| 2015 | $1,562 +2.1% | $83,490 |
| 2014 | $1,530 +4.5% | $83,490 |
| 2013 | $1,464 +10.4% | -- |
| 2012 | $1,326 +2.6% | -- |
| 2011 | $1,292 -4.3% | -- |
| 2010 | $1,350 +7.3% | -- |
| 2009 | $1,258 +7% | -- |
| 2008 | $1,176 -13.4% | -- |
| 2007 | $1,358 -2.6% | -- |
| 2005 | $1,394 | -- |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$1,060/mo
Principal & interest
$861
Property taxes
$199
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 51544
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Griswold ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 5.1 mi
- 8/10Griswold Middle/High SchoolGrades: 6-12Distance: 5.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Lewis
- Middle: Griswold
- High: Griswold
- District: Griswold
Source: SWIAR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
