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807 W Adams St, Creston, IA, 50801

2beds
1baths
1,072sqft
$165,000
$154price/sqft
$1,472/moest. monthly cost
$58,880/yrincome needed

About This Home

HIDDEN GEM! You've driven by it hundreds of times...this mid-century marvel has been completely updated and is just waiting to be rediscovered. Enjoy easy living with an efficient floor plan all on one level, boasting two large bedrooms, large closets, and pocket doors galore. New windows, new electric service, new Forbo marmoleum click flooring in the kitchen, bath, hallway and utility room; hardwood flooring in the living, dining and bedrooms. Bathroom has been completely remodeled. New electric fireplace in the bright, spacious living room, and original built-in buffet in the dining room. The kitchen has all new appliances, countertops and sink. The original Curtis kitchen cabinetry, with many pull out features, has been beautifully restored inside and out. New lighting, paint and hardware throughout. Natural gas heat and central air. Lounge on the pretty front porch with mid-century fretwork; the breezeway just off the kitchen will transport you to your own private patio or to the two car garage with its15-foot wall of cabinetry and a workbench. And enjoy a surprise attic find - a vintage holiday greeting from the original homeowners!

Getting Around

59
WalkingSomewhat Walkable
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
67
BikeBikeable

Schools

5/10
Creston Middle SchoolGrades 6-81.3 mi
6/10
Creston High SchoolGrades 9-121.0 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1953

Materials

  • Roof: Age 8 Years or Less,Shingle
  • Construction materials: Frame,Wood Siding

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Ranch
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Range,Microwave,Exhaust Fan,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer,Gas Water Heater

Basement

  • Basement: Crawl Space

Bedroom2

  • Level: Main

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Full bathrooms: 1

Dining Room

  • Level: Main

Features

  • Window features: Double Pane Windows
  • Flooring: Hardwood,Linoleum
  • Number of fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace features: Electric Log,Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Finished area below ground: 0

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Fireplace(s),Forced Air
  • Cooling features: Central Air

Interior Area

  • Total interior livable area: 1,072 sqft

Kitchen

  • Level: Main

Living Room

  • Level: Main

Other

  • Level: Main

Other

  • Level: Main

Property

Accessibility

  • Accessibility features: No Stairs Internal

Details

  • Parcel number: 0501358007

Features

  • Fencing: Partial,Privacy,Wood

Lot

  • Lot size: 5,662 sqft
  • Lot size dimensions: 50 x 110

Parking

  • Total spaces: 2
  • Parking features: Attached,Gravel
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 2
  • Covered spaces: 2

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
    Cold WaveVery High
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveVery High
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindVery High
  • Tornado
    TornadoVery High
  • Hail
    HailRelatively High
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherRelatively High
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingModerate
  • Ice Storm
    Ice StormModerate
  • Lightning
    LightningModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Cold Wave
Heat Wave
Strong Wind
Tornado
Hail
Winter Weather
Inland Flooding
Ice Storm
Lightning

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Iowa Counties

Tornado

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

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $834$10,008
Home Insurance *$266$3,192
Property Taxes $251$3,012
Electricity $121$1,452
Total$1,472$17,664
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$50,468/yr
40% on housing$44,160/yr
45% on housing$39,253/yr

Iowa FAIR Plan Programs

Iowa FAIR Plan Association

Covered
WildfireWildfire
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Current Policies
Residential: 1,021Commercial: 22
Total Premiums$1.14M
Total Exposure$85.68M

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.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 12.8%
12.8%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 1.9%
1.9%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 1.1%
1.1%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$154This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 50801$205
Union County$240

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 50801
Union County$109

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)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-03-31Price change$169,500
2026-02-17Listed for sale$178,000
2022-11-30Sold$60,000
2022-09-08Pending sale$74,500
2022-08-15Listed for sale$74,500
2022-08-11Pending sale$74,500
2022-07-06Listed for sale$74,500

For Sale by Agent

AgentRetta Ripperger
BrokerageR Realty

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