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. There are 2 electrical hookups for RV'S on the power pole in middle of the yard. One 30Amp One 50Amp. AMA
Single-familyProperty Type
1900Year Built
5.43 acresLot Size
$234Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Terry O'Toole• NP Dodge RE Sales Inc Co Bluff
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.
SWIAR #26-1670
Sep 10, 2026
Price Changed
$490,000
$234/sq ft
Aug 16, 2026
Price Changed
$494,000
$236/sq ft
Aug 3, 2026
Listed
$499,000
$239/sq ft
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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.
GPRMLS #21816702
Nov 16, 2018
Sold
$245,000
$117/sq ft
Sep 20, 2018
Pending
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Sep 9, 2018
Listed
$249,000
$119/sq ft
SWIAR #18-1689
Nov 16, 2018
Sold
$245,000
$117/sq ft
Aug 9, 2018
Listed
$249,000
$119/sq ft
GPRMLS #21815091
Aug 17, 2018
Listing Removed
—
Aug 9, 2018
Listed
$249,000
$119/sq ft
SWIAR #17-927
May 21, 2018
Sold
$69,500
$33/sq ft
May 15, 2017
Listed
$83,100
$40/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,372 (+0.4%)
$74,000 + $272,800
$346,800
2024
$3,358 (−7.4%)
$74,000 + $272,800
$346,800
2023
$3,628 (+1.1%)
$64,400 + $223,900
$288,300
2022
$3,588 (−1.6%)
$64,400 + $223,900
$288,300
2021
$3,646 (+7.9%)
$57,600 + $203,400
$261,000
2020
$3,380 (+59.1%)
$57,600 + $203,400
$261,000
2019
$2,124 (+3.7%)
$57,600 + $203,400
$261,000
2018
$2,048 (−6.1%)
$57,600 + $187,400
$245,000
2017
$2,182 (+0.6%)
$35,821 + $117,012
$152,833
2016
$2,168 (−2.9%)
$35,821 + $117,012
$152,833
2015
$2,232 (+11.7%)
$35,821 + $117,012
$152,833
2014
$1,998
$35,821 + $117,012
$152,833
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
1
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5.43 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
—
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
944
Year built
1900
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Pottawattamie County
APN
7739 12 100 003
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 13, 2026.
A-2
Agricultural Production District
The Class A-2 District is intended to preserve the land best suited for agricultural production by protecting prime agricultural lands in farmable tracts from the encroachment of scattered residential, commercial and industrial development; to promote efficiency and economy in the delivery of public services by restricting non-farm development in unincorporated areas of the County, which are without existing or planned services, and to encourage development in areas where services are provided or can efficiently be provided.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Winery & vineyard
Housing-Single unit
Nov 17, 2023 • Final
Residential accessory structure
ADU
Sep 13, 2023 • Final
Residential non-structural re-roofing
Perform a non-structural reroof on a residential building.
Roofing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 102° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Avoca, IA • 51521
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Sun exposure
97/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 4% for direct sun exposure in the zip code. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.8 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 47297 Whippoorwill Rd
$487,879
$2,121 under list price of $490K
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