1006 W 88th St S Colfax, IA 50054
Property details
About 1006 W 88th St S
Discover a serene retreat in this 1,848 SF ranch-style home, being offered as is with great potential. Nestled on 2.13 acres with mature perennials and evergreen trees. The wood-sided home features a spacious detached 3 car, 36x28 garage and large concrete area for your vehicles, basketball, and outdoor fun! Inside find 3 bedrooms upstairs, including a primary suite complete with 3/4 bath. The kitchen includes a stove, refrigerator, and dishwasher. There are plenty of cupboards here and additional pantries and closets throughout the home. The full bathroom is just off the kitchen. Relax in either of the 2 large family rooms, one of which boasts trendy track lighting from a garage conversion. Enjoy coffee on the wood deck just off the kitchen or retreat to the basement featuring an additional family room with a walk-out patio area, 2 non-conforming bedrooms, a 3/4 bath, laundry room, and storage room. With newer windows and ceiling fans throughout, this home offers some good beginnings. The home does need a lot of work, but this would be a good investment property that could turn into a great home with some remodeling and upgrades. All information has been obtained from the owner and public records.
Highlights
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Carpet
- Interior: Dining Area
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Garage Space: 3 spaces
- Attached Garage: No
- Parking: Detached, Garage, Three Car Garage
- Exterior: Basketball Court
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Propane
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $185,000
- Price/SqFt: $100
- Annual Tax Amount: $4,320
- Tax Year: 2024
- Directions: From Newton, Iowa, take Highway F48 west to W 88th St. S. and turn right. Proceed on the gravel to 1006 W 88th St. S.
- Year Built: 1980
- Living Area: 1,848 SqFt
- Lot Size: 2.13 Acres
- MLS Number: 717415
- MLS Name: DMAAR
- Office Name: Iowa Realty Knoxville
- Office Phone: (641) 842-2910
- Listing Agent: Arvin Van Waardhuizen
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 28, 2013 | Home Sold | $182,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $322,760 | $4,320 |
| 2023 | $322,760 | $3,002 |
| 2022 | $253,560 | $2,592 |
| 2021 | $232,240 | $3,374 |
| 2020 | $201,930 | $3,246 |
| 2019 | $180,160 | $3,256 |
| 2017 | $181,620 | $3,094 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
8
Colfax-Mingo Elementary School
Public District PK-6
2.4 mi
•20 W Broadway St
4
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
Public District PK-4
6.6 mi
•112 Thomas Jefferson Dr
6
Prairie City Elementary School
Public District PK-5
6.8 mi
•309 E Plainsmen Rd
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $48,269. The majority of Colfax, IA residents have income between $35k-100k annually. Most families are single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
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What do the neighbors do for fun?
Hunting
Monster Trucks
NASCAR
Where do the neighbors shop?
Academy Sports & Outdoors
Wal-Mart
Dollar General
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Jimmy Johns
Hardee's
Applebees
What do the neighbors drive?
Chevrolet
Ram
GMC
What do the neighbors listen to?
New Country
Classic Country- Country
Frequently asked questions
About 1006 W 88th St S
The listing price of 1006 W 88th St S property is $185,000.
The property 1006 W 88th St S is land located in Colfax, Iowa, 50054.
Active Listing: 1006 W 88th St S is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 1006 W 88th St S are: Colfax-Mingo Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Thomas Jefferson Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Prairie City Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Pcm Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Berg Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Bondurant - Farrar Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Colfax-Mingo High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), West Academy Alternative School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Newton High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $4,320 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on March 28, 2013 for $182,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property 1006 W 88th St S is 2.13 acres.
The property 1006 W 88th St S is 1,848 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 1006 W 88th St S is 1980.
This home is located at 1006 W 88th St S in Colfax, IA and zip code 50054. This 1,848 square foot home, which was built in 1980, sits on a 2.13 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 8, 2025 and is currently priced at $185,000.
In April 2025 more than 0 listings in Colfax, IA were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 1 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 1 were sold below. The number of listings in Colfax, IA increased by 72.7% between March and April 2025. The median list price of listings available in April 2025 was $184,900, while the average time on the real estate market was 19 days.