209 Main St, Van Meter, IA, 50261
About This Home
Small town charm in Van Meter! An affordable 2 bedroom 1 bath home that has been in the same family for over 50 years! Great opportunity to add a little sweat equity to bring it back to it's glory. Includes a 2 car detached garage and a yard full of perennials! Call your favorite agent today to take a peek.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1880
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
- Construction materials: Wood Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Freezer,Refrigerator,Stove
- Laundry features: Main Level
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Crawl Space,Partial
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Features
- Separate/Formal Dining Room,Window Treatments
- Flooring: Carpet,Vinyl
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air,Gas,Propane
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 975
- Total interior livable area: 975 sqft
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Approach with Ramp
Details
- Parcel number: 1521480006
- Zoning: R
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck,Open,Patio,Porch,Screened
- Exterior features: Deck,Enclosed Porch,Fence,Patio,Storage
- Fencing: Partial
Lot
- Lot size: 8,712 sqft
- Lot size dimensions: 66 x 132
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached,Garage,Two Car Garage
- 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
- Strong Wind
- Tornado
- Cold Wave
- Drought
- Hail
- Heat Wave
- Inland Flooding
- Ice Storm
- Lightning
- Winter Weather
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 | $606 | $7,272 |
| Home Insurance * | $85 | $1,020 |
| Property Taxes | $132 | $1,584 |
| Electricity | $121 | $1,452 |
| Total | $944 | $11,328 |
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
vs Other Active Listings
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vs Homes Sold Last Month
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)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-13 | Listed for sale | $150,000 |
| 2026-03-23 | Pending sale | $150,000 |
| 2026-03-03 | Listed for sale | $150,000 |
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