305 3rd Ave
Buffalo Center, IA 50424
4 bd 3 ba 1,720 sqft Built 1966 Lot 6,534 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$160,000
Jan 24, 2023
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2024 | Price changed | $245,000 | NoCoastMLS |
| Jan 5, 2024 | Price changed | $255,000 | NoCoastMLS |
| Jan 2, 2024 | Listed | $265,000 | NoCoastMLS |
| Jan 24, 2023 | Listing removed | — | HeartIARegional |
| Jan 24, 2023 | Sold | $160,000 | Public Record |
| Jan 23, 2023 | Sold | $160,000 | NoCoastMLS |
| Nov 8, 2022 | Listed | $159,000 | HeartIARegional |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $183,640 | $7,560 | $191,200 | $2,886 |
| 2024 | $183,640 | $7,560 | $191,200 | $3,008 |
| 2023 | $158,840 | $7,560 | $166,400 | $2,342 |
| 2022 | $112,480 | $4,820 | $117,300 | $2,134 |
| 2021 | $112,480 | $4,820 | $117,300 | $2,136 |
| 2020 | $107,120 | $4,590 | $111,710 | $2,078 |
| 2019 | $107,120 | $4,590 | $111,710 | $2,042 |
| 2018 | $102,020 | $4,370 | $106,390 | $2,056 |
| 2017 | $102,020 | $4,370 | $106,390 | $1,832 |
| 2016 | $97,160 | $3,640 | $100,800 | $1,836 |
| 2015 | $97,160 | $3,640 | $100,800 | $1,684 |
| 2014 | $92,530 | $3,470 | $96,000 | $1,588 |
| 2013 | $92,530 | $3,470 | $96,000 | $1,544 |
| 2012 | $92,530 | $3,470 | $96,000 | $1,736 |
| 2011 | $92,530 | $3,470 | $96,000 | $1,728 |
| 2008 | $92,530 | $3,470 | $96,000 | $1,434 |
Property facts
Year built
1966
Property type
single_family
Stories
2
Beds
4
Baths
3
Living area
1,720 sqft
Lot size
6,534 sqft
ZIP code
50424
City
Buffalo Center
Street
3rd Ave
Coordinates
43.38820, -93.95004
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Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$960
Gross rental yield
7.20%
Implied cap rate
4.68%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 305 3rd Ave last sell?
305 3rd Ave most recently sold on Jan 24, 2023 for $160,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 305 3rd Ave?
The most recent total assessment for 305 3rd Ave (year 2025) is $191,200 with $2,886 in property tax.
How does 305 3rd Ave's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 19.5% above the last sale price of $160,000.
When was 305 3rd Ave built?
305 3rd Ave was built in 1966.
How does 305 3rd Ave compare to others on 3rd Ave?
We track 8 other properties on 3rd Ave. Browse the list under "Other properties on 3rd Ave" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 305 3rd Ave?
305 3rd Ave is a 4 bed, 3 bath, 1,720 sqft, 6,534 sqft lot single_family.
Is 305 3rd Ave a flip candidate?
No — 305 3rd Ave does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 305 3rd Ave a tax-appeal candidate?
Yes — 305 3rd Ave appears in our tax-appeal candidates list, meaning its current assessment exceeds its recent sale price by 15% or more.
Forecast for this area
ZIP-area linear projection — not a per-property automated valuationQuarterly trend
+3.0%
Implied 1-yr
+12.0%
2025 Q4
$121.5K
2026 Q1
$124.6K
ZIP 50424 — Median Price History + Forecast
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