1905 260th St, Bennett, IA, 52721
About This Home
2 homes for the price of 1! Corner lot property with 1.34 acres between Wilton and Bennett. The property features a 1916 Sears Catalog Home with 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and a new septic system. This home is currently uninhabitable and will need a lot of TLC to bring it back to its original glory. The second home was built in 1975 on a poured foundation, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, new septic and a car port. This home is ready to move into and live in while you complete the work on the main house. Well is used for both homes and was replaced in 1986 and the furnace, water heater and electrical service were replaced on the smaller home in 2024. There will be an easement created to use the South Driveway to access your property. 2 new septic systems in May 2026.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1916
Materials
- Construction materials: Vinyl Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Electric Water Heater
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
Features
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 1,031
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,936
- Total interior livable area: 1,936 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 016012203000030
- Zoning: Res/Ag
- Zoning description: Res/Ag
Features
- Levels: Two
- Patio & porch: Porch
Lot
- Lot size: 1.34 Acres
- Lot size dimensions: 1.34 Acres
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 1
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
- Tornado
- Cold Wave
- Drought
- Heat Wave
- 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 | $1,261 | $15,132 |
| Home Insurance * | $173 | $2,076 |
| Property Taxes | $228 | $2,736 |
| Electricity | $144 | $1,732 |
| Total | $1,806 | $21,672 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
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How Costs Could Change Over Time
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Comparing Against the Market
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Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-27 | Price change | $249,500 |
| 2026-06-02 | Listed for sale | $269,500 |
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