#721518, NANCY LAXTON, Listing office: Iowa Realty Indianola
404 W Boston Ave Indianola, IA 50125
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
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.
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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.