About This Home

This 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom single family at 708 South Avenue in Essex, IA is listed for $140,000 ($114 per sqft). Built in 1955, the home offers 1,232 sqft of living space on a 0.42 acres lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 1955
  • 0.42 acre lot

Property Details

2-car garage
1955

Amenities

A/C
Listing Description

Located in the small rural town of Essex, IA, this one story home is move-in ready and offers all living on one level. Recently updated with new interior and exterior paint, flooring throughout, and renovated bathroom, this 2 bedroom, 1.75 bath home has great potetial for additional living space.

Features french doors off the master bedroom, with the opportunity to design your dream deck, connecting it to your master bedroom/bath and outdoor patio for grilling. A large combination dining/living room greets you upon entering, followed by an eat in kitchen with all appliances, bathroom/laundry room, and an additional bedroom.

A 3/4 basement provides additional living space, with a rec room or family room complete with wet bar, utility room, bathroom with toilet, basement shower and additional laundry hook ups, and storage room or additional non-conforming bedroom. An attached two car garage with more storage space rounds up this great property.

Within walking distance to school, downtown and the city park, don't wait to view this property! Selling as an Estate, this property will sell "as-is", any inpsections will be for the Buyer's own knowledge only. Seller's request proof of pre-qualification prior to showing. Contact Orton Realty to schedule a showing today! Call Shawn to schedule a showing!

Monthly Cost Estimate

$749/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$101
Interest$607
Insurance$41

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

708 South Avenue

Essex, IA 51638

Property Details

Flooring

Laminate

Construction

Wood Siding

Heating

Forced Air

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

RangeMicrowaveDishwasherRefrigeratorGas Water Heater

Questions & Answers

This 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom single family at 708 South Avenue is listed at $140,000 ($114/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $749 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 1955, 0.42 acre lot.

This property is listed by Shawn Munsinger.

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Shawn Munsinger

Agent at Orton Realty

Listed by Orton Realty · Broker phone: 712-246-5571 · View on Broker Site

MLS# 6343777· Source: NoCoast MLS· 16 days on PropertySimple

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708 South Avenue, Essex, IA 51638

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