For sale

$78,000

Est. $537/mo —

•

1,037

sq ft

255 S Madison St, Thompson, IA 50478

About this home

Charming and tastefully updated, this 1.5-story home offers comfortable living with plenty of character! The exterior features low-maintenance vinyl siding, a spacious deck perfect for relaxing or entertaining, and a double detached garage built in 2013. Inside, the main level offers a large kitchen with white cabinetry, ample counter space, and a convenient sit-up peninsula. The living room provides plenty of room to gather, while a full bathroom and main-floor laundry are conveniently located just off the front entrance. Upstairs, you’ll find two bedrooms along with a second full bathroom. With thoughtful updates throughout, and the bonus of a newer double garage, this home is move-in ready and waiting for its next owner! * This home will be sold AS-IS *

Single-familyProperty Type

1920Year Built

10,019 sq ftLot Size

$75Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Marisa Koppen • Realty ONE Group Black Diamond

Listing updated: Sep 22, 2026 at 08:04pm

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

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$537 per month

Principal and interest$420

Property taxes

$66

HOA dues

Home insurance

$50

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

North Iowa Elementary Buffalo Center

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 9.1mi

5/10

North Iowa Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 9.1mi

7/10

North Iowa High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 9.1mi

5/10

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Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Offer insights

255 S Madison St · $78,000

Strong offer

$78K and above

75% chance or better to win

Why $78K+ is a strong offer

DAYS ON MARKET

The average home goes pending in 61 days.

SALE-TO-LIST

Most homes are selling 8% below list price.

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Interior
Exterior
Finance

Kitchen

Bathroom

Bedroom

Living

Interior features
Central air conditioning
Forced air heating

Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms

Sale and tax history for 255 S Madison St

Sale History
Tax History

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$876 (+95.5%)

$7,700 + $40,160

$47,860

2025

$448 (+42.0%)

$7,700 + $40,160

$47,860

2024

$316 (−51.3%)

$7,700 + $40,160

$47,860

2023

$648 (+11.7%)

$7,700 + $40,520

$48,220

2022

$580 (−2.4%)

$7,700 + $26,540

$34,240

2021

$594 (+1.4%)

$7,880 + $23,390

$31,270

2020

$586 (+3.3%)

$7,500 + $22,280

$29,780

2019

$567 (+2.4%)

$7,500 + $22,280

$29,780

2018

$554 (+9.7%)

$7,500 + $22,280

$29,780

2017

$505 (−1.4%)

$7,140 + $21,220

$28,360

2016

$512 (+25.5%)

$7,140 + $21,220

$28,360

2015

$408 (+7.4%)

$5,950 + $20,210

$26,160

2014

$380

$5,670 + $19,250

$24,920

Public record

Beds

—

Baths

Stories

1.5

Lot width

77 ft.

Lot depth

130 ft.

Lot size

10,010 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1920

Finished Sq. Ft.

1,037

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total Sq. Ft.

1,037

Year built

1920

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Winnebago County

APN

0626127003

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 15, 2026.

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

2/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 99° expected this year, 16 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

Thompson, IA • 50478

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Sun exposure

95/ 100

Exceptional sunlight

Sunscore

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

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Redfin Estimate for 255 S Madison St

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Nearby homes have recently sold between $78,000 and $156,250.

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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $78K to $156K.

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SOLD APR 15, 2026
$107,000 Last sold price
Land1,264 sq ft
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$10/sq ft
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53 years newer
SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$120,000 Last sold price
2 beds1.5 baths1,248 sq ft
436 W O St, Forest City, IA 50436
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basement
SOLD MAR 27, 2026
$78,000 Last sold price
3 beds2 baths— sq ft
110 S 3rd St, Kiester, MN 56051
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10 years older
basement
SOLD JUL 27, 2026
$156,250 Last sold price
Land1,123 sq ft
35680 90th Ave, Forest City, IA 50436
$64/sq ft
larger lot
30 years newer

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