Picture morning coffee in the dining nook, then stepping out onto 2 acres of mature trees and country views. This updated 1.5-story farmhouse in Collins, IA, pairs that setting with major work already done. Come in through the mudroom/drop zone and leave the day at the door. The updated kitchen has new flooring, with a half bath just off it. The main floor also holds two bedrooms and a remodeled full bath with a soaker tub and tiled shower, made for slow evenings. On chilly Iowa nights, the stone fireplace with insert anchors the living room. Upstairs, about 400 sq ft is currently used as the primary bedroom. All 2,274 sq ft is finished above grade, with a full unfinished basement. Outside, you'll find a chicken coop, a 2-car garage, and a large concrete pad for trailers, toys, or equipment. Updates include roof and siding (2023), new trim, AC and furnace motors (2025), and some windows (2026). Rural water; septic tank replaced 2001. About 35 miles to the Des Moines metro, Ames, and Ankeny. Come see the setting for yourself.
Vacant landProperty Type
1950Year Built
2 acresLot Size
$177,500Price/Acres
4 car garageParking
Listed by Stephanie Mehmen• Keller Williams Realty GDM
Picture morning coffee in the dining nook, then stepping out onto 2 acres of mature trees and country views. This updated 1.5-story farmhouse in Collins, IA, pairs that setting with major work already done. Come in through the mudroom/drop zone and leave the day at the door. The updated kitchen has new flooring, with a half bath just off it. The main floor also holds two bedrooms and a remodeled full bath with a soaker tub and tiled shower, made for slow evenings. On chilly Iowa nights, the stone fireplace with insert anchors the living room. Upstairs, about 400 sq ft is currently used as the primary bedroom. All 2,274 sq ft is finished above grade, with a full unfinished basement. Outside, you'll find a chicken coop, a 2-car garage, and a large concrete pad for trailers, toys, or equipment. Updates include roof and siding (2023), new trim, AC and furnace motors (2025), and some windows (2026). Rural water; septic tank replaced 2001. About 35 miles to the Des Moines metro, Ames, and Ankeny. Come see the setting for yourself.
DMMLS #750509
Oct 6, 2026
Listed
$355,000
$156/sq ft
DMMLS #724498
Nov 19, 2025
Listing Removed
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Oct 15, 2025
Price Changed
$350,000
$154/sq ft
Sep 12, 2025
Price Changed
$358,000
$157/sq ft
Aug 16, 2025
Listed
$360,000
$158/sq ft
CIBOR #51719
Oct 30, 2019
Sold
$193,000
$85/sq ft
Apr 22, 2019
Listed
$195,000
$86/sq ft
DMMLS #580490
Oct 30, 2019
Sold
$193,000
$85/sq ft
Apr 22, 2019
Listed
$195,000
$86/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,332 (+2.0%)
$126,900 + $187,800
$314,700
2024
$3,266 (+17.2%)
$126,900 + $186,900
$313,800
2023
$2,786 (−2.7%)
$102,600 + $156,100
$258,700
2022
$2,862 (−2.3%)
$64,500 + $122,500
$187,000
2021
$2,928 (+7.6%)
$64,500 + $122,500
$187,000
2020
$2,720 (+17.1%)
$57,000 + $122,500
$179,500
2019
$2,322 (+2.7%)
$57,000 + $121,600
$178,600
2018
$2,262 (+5.3%)
$57,000 + $121,600
$178,600
2017
$2,148 (+2.6%)
$51,300 + $111,500
$162,800
2016
$2,094 (+0.8%)
$51,300 + $111,500
$162,800
2014
$2,078
$51,300 + $100,300
$151,600
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
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Lot size
2 Acres
Year renovated
1950
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,874
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,874
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Story County
APN
1606400480
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 24, 2026.
A-1
Agricultural District
The A-1 District is intended and designed to accommodate land uses compatible with agriculture and to protect agricultural land from encroachment of urban land uses. The Cornerstone to Capstone C2C Comprehensive Plan designates priority agricultural land as Agricultural Conservation Areas. These areas are intended to preserve rural character by limiting the development of most new non-farm dwellings to large lots. In some instances, the A-1 District permits non-farm residential development on smaller lots in furtherance of the Cornerstone to Capstone C2C Comprehensive Plan goals and objectives.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Equestrian facility
Livestock production
Housing-Single unit
Agriculture-Cropland
Cemetery
Park & open space
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 101° 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
Collins, IA • 50055
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.2 hours in
June and 4 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
10.2 hrs
4 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 68975 290th St
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