For sale

$165,000

506 N Walnut St, Avoca, IA 51521

3beds

2baths

1,646sqft

Est.:

Single Family Residence

Built in 1890

0.51 Acres Lot

$157,300 Zestimate^®

$100/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Formal dining areaOriginal woodworkTwo large bedroomsTall ceilingsBonus room upstairsGenerous kitchenDouble lot

Did you say DOUBLE LOT? Discover the charm and potential of this unique 3-bedroom, 2-bath home built in 1890, now complemented by a brand new 2-car garage and situated on a spacious DOUBLE lot. Full of character, the home showcases original woodwork, tall ceilings, and large windows that fill the space with natural light. The main level features a cozy living room, formal dining area, and a generous kitchen with plenty of space to make it your own. A full bath is located on each level, with two large bedrooms and a bonus room upstairs—perfect for storage, an office, or an oversized walk-in closet. Whether you're drawn to its historic details or excited by the opportunity to update and restore, this property offers a rare blend of space, charm, and potential.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2

Heating

Has Heating (Unspecified Type)

Cooling

Has cooling: Yes

Features

Basement: Partial

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,646
Total interior livable area: 1,646 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,646
Finished area below ground: 0

Property

Parking

Parking features: Off Street
Has garage: Yes

Features

Patio & porch: Porch

Lot

Size: 0.51 Acres
Dimensions: .51

Details

Parcel number: 7739 09 335 010

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Brick
Roof: Concrete

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1890

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer

Community & HOA

Community

Security: Smoke Detector(s)

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Avoca

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $100/sqft
Tax assessed value: $139,200
Date on market: 12/3/2025
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Road surface type: Concrete

Estimated market value

$157,300

$149,000 - $165,000

$1,440/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
3/13/2026	Pending sale	$165,000$100/sqft
Source: GPRMLS #22535564 Report a problem
12/3/2025	Price change	$165,000-5.7%$100/sqft
Source: SWIAR #25-2521 Report a problem
10/21/2025	Price change	$175,000-2.8%$106/sqft
Source: GPRMLS #22517463 Report a problem
9/16/2025	Price change	$180,000-5.3%$109/sqft
Source: GPRMLS #22517463 Report a problem
8/27/2025	Price change	$190,000-5%$115/sqft
Source: GPRMLS #22517463 Report a problem
7/31/2025	Listed for sale	$200,000+81%$122/sqft
Source: GPRMLS #22517463 Report a problem
3/31/2023	Sold	$110,500+247.5%$67/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
12/31/2012	Sold	$31,800-18.5%$19/sqft
Source: SWIAR #12-1016 Report a problem
8/17/2012	Price change	$39,000-20.4%$24/sqft
Source: NP Dodge Real Estate Sales, Inc. #12-1016 Report a problem
5/15/2012	Listed for sale	$49,000-35.9%$30/sqft
Source: NP Dodge Real Estate Sales, Inc. #12-1016 Report a problem
5/30/2006	Sold	$76,500$46/sqft
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	--	$139,200 +17.1%
2024	--	$118,900 +10.7%
2023	$1,712 +3%	$107,400 +25.2%
2022	$1,662 +38.3%	$85,800
2021	$1,202 +1.3%	$85,800 +44.7%
2020	$1,186 -0.2%	$59,300
2019	$1,188 +3.1%	$59,300
2018	$1,152 -5%	$59,300
2017	$1,212 +1%	$59,300
2015	$1,200 -2.1%	$59,300
2014	$1,226	$59,300
2013	--	$59,300 -22.4%
2012	--	$76,437
2011	--	$76,437 -5%
2010	--	$80,460
2009	--	$80,460
2007	$908 +17%	$80,460 +42.3%
2006	$776 +15.8%	$56,560
2005	$670	--
2002	--	$47,460
2001	--	--
2000	$614	$22,761