$725,000
ESSEX, IA 51638
MLS# 26-1046
Status: Closed
4 beds | 3.5 baths | 4464 sqft
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Property Description
This is a rare opportunity to be enveloped in over 18 acres of woods, nature & privacy! This beautiful historic home is hidden away from view, making one feel completely at peace. For the past 17 years this home has been loving restored. From lifting the home to add a poured 9 ft deep walkout basement, new custom kitchen, 4 renovated bathrooms, flooring, trim, HVAC, roof, decks & patios to creating an open concept living space you will find every detail was carefully thought through. The finished basement offers a kitchenette, family room, 4th bedroom & 1/2 bath. This could easily be made a mother-in law quarter. The outbuilding has a ventilation system & is currently being used as a wood shop. There is fenced ground for horses or livestock if desired & endless possibilities!
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Current Price: $725,000
Status: Closed
Listing Date: 2026-05-28
Sold Price: $725,000
Auction: No
Subj to Short Sale: No
Bank Owned?: No
General Property Description
Type of Property: Single Family Residence
Entry Level: Main Level
Lot Size Range: Over 10 up to 20 Acres
New Construction: N
Year Built: 1900
Lot Size: 18.92
SF 2nd Floor: 1142
SF Main Floor: 1790
Tot Fnshd SF: 4464
SF Bsmt Fnshd: 1532
Ttl Abv Grd Fnshd SF: 2932
Total Basement SF: 1916
Total Bedrooms: 4
Bedrooms Abv Grd: 3
Bedrooms Blw Grd: 1
Total Bathrooms: 3.5
Baths Abv Grd: 2.5
Baths Blw Grd: .5
Garage: 2
Garage Type: Detached
Stories: 2
0 Entry: No
Ramp Access: No
Additional Living Quarters on Property: No
Location, Tax & Legal
Area: 14C
House #: 1154
Street Name: 48
Street Suffix: Highway
State/Province: IA
County: PAGE
Zip Code: 51638
Subdivision: Not Applicable
Status Change Info
Status Change Date: 2026-08-07
Under Contract Date: 2026-06-24
Sold Date: 2026-08-03
Sold Price: $725,000
Type Of Financing: Cash
Miscellaneous Info
Gross Taxes: unknown
Net Taxes: 3888
Tax Year: 2024
Status Info
Sold Status: Sold Inner Office
REIDS Incl Sale Prc: No
Sale Price Incl Lot: Yes
Photo Certification
I own the photos or have the right to use.: Yes
Property Features
Construction: Frame
Levels: Two
Roof: Composition
Basement: Full; Finished; Kitchen; Family Room; Other Bedrooms; Baths
Air Conditioning: Central Air; Electric
Heating: Forced Air; Natural Gas
Hot Water Heater: Electric
Laundry: Dryer Hookup; In Basement; Main Floor; Washer Hookup
Fireplace: No
Kitchen Features: Custom Cabinets; Dishwasher; Garbage Disposal; Gas Range; Microwave; Refrigerator; Solid Surface Cntr; Vent Fan
Dining Facilities: Formal Dining; Snack Bar
Main Level: Baths; Dining; Kitchen; Living Room
Second Level: Baths; Other Bedrooms; Other
Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s); Open Staircase; Original Woodwork; Smoke Alarms; Sump Pumps; Tile Floor; Water Soft-Own; Wood Floors
Exterior Amenities: Deck; Fence; Patio; Porch; Three Season Room
Site Amenities: Concrete Road; View; Wooded
Services: Regional Water; Septic Tank; Well
Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA
Possession: Negotiable
Showing Instructions: Appointment Only; Combo Lockbox; Dog; Showing Service
Flood Ins: Not Required
Garage: Electric; Garage Door Opener
Outbuildings: Outbuilding
Documents: Lead Base Paint
Lead Base Paint 
Listing Office: BHHS Ambassador - CB
Last Updated: August - 07 - 2026
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.