306 1st Ave SE, West Bend, IA, 50597
About This Home
Charming and affordable one-bedroom, one-bath home offering simple living with low maintenance. This cozy 476-square-foot home makes excellent use of space and features a functional layout, making it perfect for a first-time homebuyer, downsizer, or anyone looking for a budget-friendly property.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1910
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete
- Roof: Asphalt
- Construction materials: Frame
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Interior
Basement
- Basement: Finished
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Features
- Flooring: Carpet,Hardwood
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: None,Forced air
- Cooling features: None
Interior Area
- Total interior livable area: 476 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 690001016030
Features
- Exterior features: Vinyl
Lot
- Lot size: 3,300 sqft
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Cold Wave
- Hail
- Lightning
- Drought
- Strong Wind
- Tornado
- Winter Weather
- Inland Flooding
- Ice Storm
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Iowa Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $303 | $3,636 |
| Home Insurance * | $92 | $1,104 |
| Property Taxes | $37 | $444 |
| Electricity | $121 | $1,452 |
| Total | $553 | $6,636 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Iowa FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
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Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
No zestimate history available
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-20 | Listed for sale | $60,000 |
| 2025-05-16 | Sold | $45,000 |
| 2025-04-30 | Pending sale | $60,000 |
| 2024-11-12 | Price change | $60,000 |
| 2024-10-16 | Listed for sale | $65,000 |
| 2012-08-15 | Sold | $9,500 |
For Sale by Owner
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