#721518, NANCY LAXTON, Listing office: Iowa Realty Indianola
$235,000 List price
404 W Boston Ave Indianola, IA 50125
3 beds
1 full
1,985 sqft
0.3 acres
$118 / sqft
House
Property details
About 404 W Boston Ave
This beautifully restored home blends historic charm with thoughtful updates throughout. The inviting front porch leads to a cozy entry with bench seating and coat nook. Inside, enjoy the warmth of refinished hardwood floors, original trim, and a stunning chandelier in the living room. The dining area includes built-in character, and the updated kitchen (2020) features new cabinetry, counters, and appliances. Three generously sized bedrooms share an updated full bath with a clawfoot tub, tile, and modern vanity. Major upgrades include updated electrical (2020), blown-in insulation, lighting, and plaster repairs. The basement offers excellent storage with tuckpointing already completed. Additional improvements: new roof and oversized gutters (2024), reglazed windows, and refinished woodwork. Plus—a walk-up attic ready for future finishing! All located near Simpson College, parks, schools, and the square. Come take a look!
Highlights
Home typeResidential
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,985 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.2685 Acres
Year built1900
ParkingDetached, Garage, Two Car Garage
MLS #715102
Garage2 spaces
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Hardwood
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Attached Garage: No
- Parking: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $235,000
- Price/SqFt: $118
- Annual Tax Amount: $3,046
- Tax Year: 2024
- Directions: Hwy 65/69 to Boston Ave, West to home on North side of street.
- Year Built: 1900
- Living Area: 1,985 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.2685 Acres
- MLS Number: 715102
- MLS Name: DMAAR
- Office Name: EXP Realty, LLC
- Office Phone: (515) 991-8518
- Listing Agent: Rachelle Cochran
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 07, 2020 | Home Sold | $132,500 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $180,400 | $3,046 |
| 2023 | $180,400 | $3,074 |
| 2022 | $153,200 | $3,042 |
| 2021 | $153,200 | $3,228 |
| 2020 | $144,600 | $3,093 |
| 2018 | $131,200 | $2,702 |
| 2017 | $131,200 | $2,580 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
9
Irving Elementary
Public District KG-5
0.1 mi
•500 W Clinton Ave
7
Whittier Elementary
Public District PK-5
0.7 mi
•1306 W Salem Ave
5
Emerson Elementary
Public District KG-5
0.9 mi
•1109 E Euclid Ave
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 $44,844. The majority of Indianola, IA residents have income less than $<35k annually. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
42%
<35k
38%
35k-100k
17%
100k-200k
3%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
What types of families live nearby?
53%
Single, No Kids
12%
Single, with Kids
22%
Married, No Kids
13%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
7%
<11 yrs old
3%
12-17 yrs old
65%
18-34 yrs old
16%
35-64 yrs old
9%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Pro Wrestling
Extreme Sports
NASCAR
Where do the neighbors shop?
Wal-Mart
Family Dollar
Academy Sports & Outdoors
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Sonic
Dominos Pizza
Little Caesars
What do the neighbors drive?
Oldsmobile
Ford
Chevrolet
What do the neighbors listen to?
Contemporary Inspirational
New Country
Country
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 404 W Boston Ave
The listing price of 404 W Boston Ave property is $235,000.
The property 404 W Boston Ave is a house located in Indianola, Iowa, 50125.
Active Listing: 404 W Boston Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 404 W Boston Ave are: Irving Elementary (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Whittier Elementary (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Emerson Elementary (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Indianola Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Norwalk Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Carlisle Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Indianola High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Martensdale - St. Marys Jr. / Sr. High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Norwalk High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $3,046 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on July 7, 2020 for $132,500 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 404 W Boston Ave has 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.
The property 404 W Boston Ave is 1,985 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 404 W Boston Ave is 1900.
This home is located at 404 W Boston Ave in Indianola, IA and zip code 50125. This 1,985 square foot home, which was built in 1900, sits on a 0.27 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 8, 2025 and is currently priced at $235,000.
In June 2025, from all listings sold in Indianola, IA there were more than 3 sold above asking price, over 14 sold below and more than 8 were sold right at the asked price. The number of listings in Indianola, IA decreased by 3.5% between May and June 2025. In June 2025, listings were on the market for 26 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $300,000.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.