6453 31st Ave, Shellsburg, IA, 52332
About This Home
The curb appeal alone stops traffic. Solid brick pillar front porch, tuck-pointed and sharp, with mature landscaping that frames this home like it was meant to be here forever. Because it was. Original woodwork runs throughout, and the bones are as strong as they come. Everything that matters has been updated: new windows, 4-year-old roof, updated electric, and a new septic on the way. Inside, the kitchen is the heart of the home. Massive in scale, granite counters, and storage that goes well beyond what most homes can offer. Modern amenities woven into a space built for real family life. The main floor also delivers a bedroom, full bath, and a walk-in laundry room with additional storage that keeps everything organized and out of the way. Five more bedrooms and a second full bath wait upstairs, and the full basement adds serious square footage to grow into, finish, or make your own. Outside is where this property truly sets itself apart. The oversized 3-stall garage plus four outbuildings give you the kind of storage, workspace, and utility that acreage buyers spend years trying to find. All of it sitting on 5.6 acres of flat, beautiful Benton County land with open views that go on forever. Some homes are just houses. This one is a legacy.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1925
Materials
- Construction materials: Frame
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence,Residential
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dishwasher,Dryer,Microwave,Range Or Oven,Refrigerator,Washer
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Full
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Features
- Other,Breakfast Bar
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
- Fireplace: Yes
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 2,314
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 2,314
- Total interior livable area: 2,314 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 37001250
- Zoning: Ag
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Lot size: 5.60 Acres
- Features: Over Five Acres
- Lot size dimensions: 5.6 Acres
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Heated Garage
- Has garage: Yes
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
- Hail
- Winter Weather
- Cold Wave
- Drought
- Inland Flooding
- Ice Storm
- Tornado
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 | $2,907 | $34,884 |
| Home Insurance * | $306 | $3,672 |
| Property Taxes | $675 | $8,100 |
| Electricity | $172 | $2,071 |
| Total | $4,060 | $48,720 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Iowa FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-02 | Listed for sale | $575,000 |
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