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409 4th Avenue

Collins, IA 50055

$147,500 $621/Mo

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Bed

Bath

768

Sqft

0.25

Acre(Lot)

Description

Welcome home to this affordable and thoughtfully updated gem located directly across from Collins-Maxwell Elementary School! Perfect for first-time homebuyers, this adorable home offers the comfort, convenience, and value you've been searching for - all for a monthly payment that could be comparable to rent. Major updates provide peace of mind, including a new roof in 2024, new furnace and AC in 2022, newer siding in 2023, and a brand-new fence completed in 2025. From the moment you arrive, you’ll be welcomed by an inviting front entry space filled with natural light, ideal for a mudroom, cozy reading nook, or relaxing sunroom. The home then opens into a comfortable and functional layout with convenient main-floor laundry and easy everyday living. Outside, you'll love the rare bonus of TWO detached garages plus an additional storage shed, giving you plenty of room for vehicles, hobbies, tools, and extra storage. The fully fenced backyard also features a patio area perfect for entertaining guests, grilling, or simply enjoying quiet evenings outdoors. Enjoy the peaceful charm of small-town living while being centrally located between DSM Metro, Ames, and Marshalltown. Whether you're looking to stop renting, start building equity, or find the perfect cozy place to call your own, this adorable home is full of opportunity and ready for its next chapter!

Property Details

Property Type : Residential

Price : $147,500

AD Id : 78546026

MLS Id : 740280

Beds : 2

Lot Size : 0.25 Acre

Living Area Size : 768

Year Built : 1923

Garage : 2

County : Story

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Bedroom Information

Total beds: 2

Bathroom Information

Total Baths: 1 Full Baths: 1

Room Information

Has Basement: Yes Basement: Partial
Flooring Information

Carpet
Roofing Information

Asphalt, Shingle
Interior Features

Roof: Asphalt, Shingle Appliances: Cooktop, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer Laundry Features: Main Level
Heating & Cooling

Has Heating: Yes Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air Has Cooling: Yes Cooling: Central Air

Building Information

Year Built: 1923 Building Area Total: 768 Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding Stories: 1 Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Screened Private Pool: No

Lot Information

Main Square Feet: 0.2548 Acres Lot Size Acres: 0.2548 Lot Size Square Feet: 11100

Listing Price Information

Listing Price: $147500 Cash, Conventional, FHA, USDA Loan, VA Loan

Tax Information

Parcel Number: 1621125207 Tax Year: 2025 Annual Tax: $2318 Tax Legal Desc: Property Description is too long; see assessor site.

Parking Information

Detached, Garage

Garage Information

Has Garage: Yes Garage Space: 2

Location Information

Direction: Please use GPS WaterSource: Public

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Nearby Home Value

Address	Estimate	Bed	Bath	Sq. Ft	Lot Size
410 3rd Avenue, Collins, IA, 50055	$339,900	4	2	1,742	1,742 SqFt
708 2nd Avenue, Collins, IA, 50055	$299,900	4	2	1,186	1,186 SqFt
11 4th Street, Collins, IA, 50055	$110,000	--	--	1,152	1,152 SqFt
313 1st Avenue, Collins, IA, 50055	$115,000	2	1	704	704 SqFt

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ByOwner last updated this listing 06/06/2026 @ 13:40

MLS: 740280 LISTED BY: Traci Jennings, RE/MAX Real Estate Center 515-232-4663 SOURCE: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS