Located on a spacious 0.61-acre lot in the quiet town of Defiance, this 3-bedroom home offers plenty of room to enjoy small town living. The property sits close to multiple city owned parks, creating a setting with open green space nearby and a quiet neighborhood feel. The home features hardwood floors, large windows with great natural light, three bedrooms, and a full bathroom on the main level. A small enclosed porch provides additional functional space. The full basement includes a half bath and offers excellent storage or future finishing potential. Outside you will find a detached two car garage and a large yard with plenty of room to enjoy. The home is functional and move in ready but largely original, offering a great opportunity for someone looking to update or renovate.
For sale
$149,000
401 1st St, Defiance, IA 51527
3beds
1,120sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1949
0.61 Acres Lot
$144,300 Zestimate®
$133/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Hardwood floorsThree bedroomsOpen green space nearbyDetached two car garage
- 24 days |
- 692 |
- 39 |
Zillow last checked: 9 hours ago
Listing updated: March 11, 2026 at 12:03pm
Listed by:
Joey Moser 712-579-1122,
Base Camp Country Real Estate
Source: My State MLS,MLS#: 11671454
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Dining Room, First Floor Bathroom, Kitchen, Living Room, Master Bedroom
Kitchen
- Features: Eat-in Kitchen
Basement
- Area: 1
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet, Vinyl
- Basement: Full,Unfinished,Bathrooms(1)
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,121
- Total interior livable area: 1,120 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,120
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 0.61 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 832201000041
- Lease amount: $0
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1949
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Amps(0)
- Sewer: Municipal
- Utilities for property: Naturl Gas Available
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Defiance
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $133/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $95,847
- Annual tax amount: $908
- Date on market: 3/11/2026
- Date available: 03/11/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive
Joey Moser
Joey Moser
(712) 579-1122
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Estimated market value
$144,300
$137,000 - $152,000
$1,132/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $149,000$133/sqft |
Source: My State MLS #11671454 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $908 -16.8% | $95,847 +7.4% |
| 2024 | $1,092 +3.2% | $89,217 |
| 2023 | $1,058 +9.1% | $89,217 +21.8% |
| 2022 | $970 +7.3% | $73,253 |
| 2021 | $904 -11.9% | $73,253 +14.8% |
| 2020 | $1,026 +0.3% | $63,817 |
| 2019 | $1,023 +2.6% | $63,817 |
| 2018 | $996 +17% | $63,817 |
| 2017 | $852 +28.3% | $63,817 +23.6% |
| 2016 | $664 +20.3% | $51,645 +11.2% |
| 2015 | $552 | $46,443 |
| 2014 | $552 +9.1% | $46,443 |
| 2013 | $506 | -- |
Find assessor info on the county website
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Est. payment
$941/mo
Principal & interest
$783
Property taxes
$158
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 51527
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NAHarlan Community Primary SchoolGrades: PK-2Distance: 11.9 mi
- 8/10Harlan Community Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 11.7 mi
- 5/10Harlan Community High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 11.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Harlan Comm School District
Source: My State MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
- Iowa
- Shelby County
- Defiance
- 51527
- 401 1st St
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