SOLD SEP 29, 2026

Sold on sep 2026

$42,000

•

1,521

sq ft

513 River St, Chester, IA 52134

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Affordable home in the peaceful community of Chester, Iowa. This property sits on the edge of town and has country views from the back yard. The main floor has the kitchen with oak cabinets, dining area, living room, one bedroom with a full bath and an additional half bath with laundry. The half bath has potential to be a full bathroom. Two additional bedrooms are located on the second floor. This home has 2 enclosed and 1 covered porch. A large storage shed is located in the back yard. Schedule your showing today!!

Single-familyProperty Type

1883Year Built

7,500 sq ftLot Size

$28Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Steven Burke • Burke Real Estate

Bought with Steven Burke • Burke Real Estate

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•Source:NEIRBR as distributed by MLS GRID #20264089

Redfin Estimate

$46,991

$4,991 since sold in September 2026$4,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 66.9% lower than the average sale price ($142K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 29, 2026
$195,000
A
3 beds2 baths— sq ft
209 W Jefferson St, Spring Valley, MN 55975
SOLD SEP 4, 2026
$81,000
B
3 beds2 baths— sq ft
117 E Grant St, Spring Valley, MN 55975
SOLD SEP 9, 2026
$162,000
C
3 beds1.5 baths1,415 sq ft
417 W 6th Ave, Cresco, IA 52136
SOLD OCT 30, 2026
$120,000
D
3 beds1 bath— sq ft
213 Fremont St E, Spring Valley, MN 55975
SOLD AUG 6, 2026
$125,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,335 sq ft
123 W Merrill St. St, Lime Springs, IA 52155
SOLD SEP 18, 2026
$169,900
F
3 beds2 baths— sq ft
412 Main St N, Grand Meadow, MN 55936

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Last updated October 2026

Sale-to-list price

97.3%

0.0% MoM

Median sale price

$175K

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Avg. days on market

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Rental estimate

Est. $2,469 per month, based on comparable rentals

Sale and tax history for 513 River St

Sale History
Tax History

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$1,146 (+8.7%)

$2,500 + $59,870

$62,370

2025

$1,054 (+16.6%)

$2,500 + $59,870

$62,370

2024

$904 (+5.9%)

$2,500 + $52,310

$54,810

2023

$854 (+6.0%)

$2,500 + $52,310

$54,810

2022

$806 (+6.9%)

$2,500 + $41,240

$43,740

2021

$754 (−1.3%)

$2,500 + $41,240

$43,740

2020

$764 (+1.3%)

$2,500 + $36,680

$39,180

2019

$754 (+4.1%)

$2,500 + $36,680

$39,180

2018

$724 (+67.6%)

$2,500 + $36,680

$39,180

2017

$432 (+10.2%)

$2,500 + $36,680

$39,180

2016

$392 (+3.7%)

$2,250 + $19,780

$22,030

2014

$378

$2,250 + $19,780

$22,030

2013

$378

$2,250 + $19,780

$22,030

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

1.5

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

7,492 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1883

Sq. Ft.

1,361

Year built

1883

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Howard County

APN

240050006010000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Nov 2, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking/Garage Information
Parking Features: None

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1

Heating & Cooling
Cooling: None
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Propane

Interior Features
Fireplace Features: None

Room Information
Laundry Features: Main Level
Has Basement
Basement Details: Block, Concrete

Exterior

Exterior Features
Roof: Asphalt

Building Information
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding

Property Features
Other Structures: Storage

Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 50' x 150'
Lot Size Acres: 0.172
Zoning: R-1
Zoning Description: R-1

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,146

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Location

Schools Information
Elementary School: Crestwood
Middle Or Junior School: Cresco
High School: Crestwood

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,361
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 7,492 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1883
Year Renovated: 1883
County: Howard County
APN: 240050006010000

Home facts updated by county records on Nov 2, 2026

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Schools

Crestwood Elementary School

Public K-4 • Assigned • 15.1mi

6/10

Crestwood Middle School

Public 5-8 • Assigned • 15.1mi

7/10

Crestwood High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 15.1mi

6/10

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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

1/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 98° 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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Chester, IA • 52134

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Sun exposure

90/ 100

Exceptional sunlight

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There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

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Address	Redfin Estimate
602 River Street, Chester, IA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1330 Sq. Ft.	$67,807
516 River Street, Chester, IA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1326 Sq. Ft.	$86,235
503 River Street, Chester, IA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$90,642
506 River Street, Chester, IA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2120 Sq. Ft.	$91,033
510 River Street, Chester, IA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$30,998
507 River Street, Chester, IA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1738 Sq. Ft.	$133,153
515 River Street, Chester, IA - Beds \| - Baths \| 2900 Sq. Ft.	—

Address	Redfin Estimate
602 River Street, Chester, IA - Beds \| - Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	—
603 River Street, Chester, IA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1766 Sq. Ft.	$104,165
502 River Street, Chester, IA - Beds \| 1 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	—
508 River Street, Chester, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$78,446
512 River Street, Chester, IA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 932 Sq. Ft.	$48,097
509 River Street, Chester, IA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1197 Sq. Ft.	$95,744
310 Main Street, Chester, IA 4 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1590 Sq. Ft.	$57,549

Address	Redfin Estimate
514 River Street, Chester, IA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$83,192
501 River Street, Chester, IA 5 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2063 Sq. Ft.	$131,629
504 River Street, Chester, IA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1900 Sq. Ft.	$127,891
500 River Street, Chester, IA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1732 Sq. Ft.	$99,846
505 River Street, Chester, IA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1812 Sq. Ft.	—
511 River Street, Chester, IA 3 Beds \| - Baths \| 1040 Sq. Ft.	$38,737
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