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80 Lake Shore Drive, Emmetsburg, IA 50536

Palo Alto County

Key Facts

3Beds
2Baths
2,732Sq Ft
1967Year Built
1.21Lot (acres)
2Garage
1Stories

Description

Welcome to your dream waterfront oasis! This stunning raised-ranch sits on a spacious 1.21-acre lot, offering ample space for outdoor activities and entertaining. With 360 feet of lake frontage on beautiful Five Island Lake, you’ll enjoy endless opportunities for swimming, boating, and soaking in the serene surroundings. Whether you’re unwinding on the front patio or basking in the sun on the back deck, this home is the ultimate retreat. But the beauty of this property doesn't stop at the lakefront. Inside, you’ll find a warm and inviting living room complete with an electric fireplace and picturesque views of the water. The main level also includes a bright dining area, an eat-in kitchen with stainless steel appliances and Corian countertops, a stylish bathroom with a beautifully tiled shower, and two bedrooms -one with his and hers closets and the other with convenient laundry hookups. The finished lower-level extends your living space with a cozy family room also with an electric fireplace and look-out windows, a second bathroom, a third bedroom, a utility room, a storage room or man cave, and a spacious 624 square-foot two-car garage. This home has been thoughtfully updated with: new siding, garage doors, and sump pump in 2024; roof, gutters, and water heater in 2023; water softener in 2022; and furnace and A/C unit in 2018. Don't miss your chance to own this exceptional lakefront property with incredible upgrades!

Property Information

Property Type

Residential

Sub-Type

Single Family Residence

Style

Raised Ranch

Year Built

1967

Stories

1

Living Area

2,732 sq ft

Lot Size

1.21 acres

Lot Dimensions

360' x 182' x 305' x 85'

Garage Spaces

2

Days on Market

11

MLS® Listing#

260516

Property Features

Interior

Eat-in Kitchen

Appliances

DishwasherDisposalDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasherGas Water HeaterWater Purifier

Cooling

Central Air

Heating

Natural GasForced Air

Basement

Sump PumpWalk-Out AccessFull

Parking

Garage Door OpenerAttached

Laundry

Main Level

Patio

DeckPatio

Lot Features

Waterfront

Roof

Asphalt

Windows

Window Coverings

Security

Smoke Detector(s)

Sewer

Public Sewer

Water Source

Public

Schools

District:
Emmetsburg

Financial Details

Annual Taxes

$6,084

Tax year 2024

Parcel Number

600008005005

Affordability Calculator

$94,980

Estimated monthly payment

$2,528/mo

Principal $379,920 · Est. interest $530,022 over 30 yrs

Neighborhood Market Statistics

How this home compares to active listings in Emmetsburg, IA

$269,231
Median Listing Price
76
Median Days on Market
2,288
Median Sq Ft
$115
Median Price / Sq Ft
21
Active Listings
  • This home’s price is 76% above the area median.
  • Its price per sq ft is 51% above the area median.

Market statistics compiled from active EXIT Realty® and MLS listings in Emmetsburg, IA.

Location

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Nearby Schools

  • West Elementary School

    Elementary · 0.7 mi away

  • Emmetsburg Middle School

    Secondary · 1.0 mi away

  • Emmetsburg Catholic School

    School · 1.4 mi away

  • Graettinger-Terril CSD

    Secondary · 8.9 mi away

  • Ruthven-Ayrshire Community School District

    Elementary · 11.5 mi away

  • Mallard Elementary School

    Elementary · 12.9 mi away

  • Armstrong-Ringsted Elementary School

    Elementary · 14.6 mi away

  • North Union Elementary - Fenton

    Elementary · 15.8 mi away

  • West Bend-Mallard High School

    Secondary · 16.1 mi away

  • Graettinger-Terril Elementary School

    Elementary · 19.7 mi away

  • Demoney Elementary School

    Elementary · 20.6 mi away

  • Laurens Marathon Community School

    Elementary · 20.7 mi away

  • Estherville Lincoln Central Community School District

    School · 20.7 mi away

  • Estherville High School

    Secondary · 20.7 mi away

  • Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School

    Secondary · 20.7 mi away

  • Roosevelt Elementary School

    Elementary · 21.2 mi away

  • Bryant Elementary

    Elementary · 22.4 mi away

  • Otto B Laing Middle School

    School · 22.6 mi away

  • Seton Grade School

    School · 22.8 mi away

  • Lucia Wallace Elementary School

    Elementary · 22.9 mi away

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Listing Courtesy: Johnson Realty - PRIM: 712-480-0397

Presented by: Jayden Johnson

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