Presenting 512 N. Chesnut Street in the heart of Avoca, Iowa. This captivating 1890's home features two bedrooms, plus a bonus bedroom, an office, two bathrooms, main floor laundry, ample storage, and subtle updates throughout that add to its unique charm and character. The home encompasses what small town living is all about, a large corner lot, beautifully manicured yard, additional detached garage, and an inviting covered porch that looks out over the west side of town stretching into the countryside. Just 45 minutes from the Omaha Metro, its location gives you the best of both worlds. Don't miss this incredible opportunity to own a piece of small-town Iowa.
Sold for $200,000
$200,000
512 N Chestnut St, Avoca, IA 51521
2beds
2baths
2,399sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1890
0.51 Acres Lot
$207,300 Zestimate®
$83/sqft
$1,087 Estimated rent
Home value
$207,300
$189,000 - $228,000
$1,087/mo
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: June 20, 2025 at 02:15pm
Listed by:
Emilee Jensen 402-510-5082,
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate The Good Life Group
Bought with:
Lynn Leaders
Heartland Properties
Source: SWIAR,MLS#: 25-631
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Electric
Appliances
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Basement: Full,Partially Finished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,399
- Total interior livable area: 2,399 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,849
- Finished area below ground: 550
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street, Garage Door Opener
- Has garage: Yes
Lot
- Size: 0.51 Acres
- Dimensions: .51 ACRES
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding
- Parcel number: 7739 09 336 005
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Roof: Concrete
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1890
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Avoca
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/18/2025 | Sold | $200,000-6.5%$83/sqft |
Source: SWIAR #25-631 Report a problem | ||
| 5/16/2025 | Pending sale | $213,900$89/sqft |
Source:  GPRMLS #22509552 Report a problem | ||
| 5/16/2025 | Contingent | $213,900$89/sqft |
Source: SWIAR #25-631 Report a problem | ||
| 4/23/2025 | Price change | $213,900-4.9%$89/sqft |
Source: SWIAR #25-631 Report a problem | ||
| 4/15/2025 | Listed for sale | $224,900$94/sqft |
Source: GPRMLS #22509552 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,778 +1.6% | $206,100 +16.3% |
| 2024 | $2,734 +32.2% | $177,200 |
| 2023 | $2,068 -5.1% | $177,200 +57.5% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 51521
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10AHSTW Intermediate SchoolGrades: 4-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 7/10A-H-S-T High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
- 6/10AHSTW Primary SchoolGrades: PK-3Distance: 0.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: A-H-S-T-W
- Middle: A-H-S-T-W
- High: A-H-S-T-W
Source: SWIAR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Iowa
- Pottawattamie County
- Avoca
- 51521
- 512 N Chestnut St