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Address
47297 Whippoorwill Road, Avoca, IA
Price
$ 490,000
Property Attributes
- MLS#6341204
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Active
- CountyPOTTAWATTAMIE
- CityAvoca
- AreaPottawattamie
- Zip51521
- Style
- Year Built1900
- Taxes$ 3372
- Price$ 490,000
- Bedrooms4
- Full Bathrooms3
- Half Bathrooms0
- Sqr Footage2080
- Lot Size5.43 Acres
Data Source:
Iowa Association of REALTORS®
Property Description
Escape to the peace and privacy of country living with this charming 5.43 acre acreage featuring a classic 1.5-story farmhouse built in 1900. Offering 4 bedrooms and 2.75 bathrooms. The primary bed and bathroom are on main floor. The property includes an attached oversized 1 car garage plus a 30x30 insulated detached garage built in 2019. There is an impressive 44x46 steel building with an attached 20x46 lean-to built in 2024. Additional outbuildings include a 20x40 insulated building with electricity, perfect for a workshop, hobby space, or storage, along with a 20x40 hog shed currently used for raising various animals. Major improvements include a new metal roof installed on house in 2024 and new vinyl siding that same year. HVAC System and Water Heater replaced in 2019. New Fridge and Oven/Range in 2026. One Freezer will stay in detached garage. All measurements are approximate. There is a microwave in the attached garage and detached building that will stay. There are 2 electrical hookups for RV'S on the power pole in middle of the yard. One 30Amp and One 50Amp. All measurements are Approximate. All measurements are approximate.
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 8/4/2026 | Listed $499,000 |
| 8/17/2026 | 2$494,000 |
| 9/11/2026 | 1$490,000 |
General Features
| Sewer | Septic Tank |
|---|---|
| Heating | Forced Air |
| Cooling | Central Air |
| Garage Spaces | 3 |
| Construction Materials | Vinyl Siding,Wood Siding |
| Year Built | 1900 |
| Levels | One and One Half |
| Property Subtype | Single Family Residence |
| Tax Year | 2024 |
| Accessibility | None |
| County | Pottawattamie |
| Property Type | Residential |
| Contingency | None |
| Full Baths | 2 |
| Status | Active |
| Directions | Head East on Hwy. 83 out of Avoca. Turn North on 470th Street then East on Whippoorwill Road. |
| Lot Size Units | Acres |
| Lot Size Square Feet | 236531 |
| Tax Annual Amount | 3372 |
| Living Area Units | Square Feet |
| Standard Status | Active |
| PostalCity | Avoca |
| Legal Description | KNOX TWP 12-77-39 NE NW COMM NW COR TH E575.44' S450.29' W315.85' NW280.10' N409.92' TO POB |
Interior Features
| Basement | Partial |
|---|---|
| Above Grade Finished Area | 2080 |
| 3/4 Baths | 1 |
| Total Bedrooms | 4 |
| Total Baths | 3 |
Exterior Features
| Parking Features | Attached,Detached Garage,Insulated Garage,Gravel |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Well |
| Lot Dimensions | See Assessors website |
| Lot Size Acres | 5.43 |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
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Listing information last updated on September 23, 2026 1:11 PM UTC
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