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Lakewood Elementary School
9210 Happy Hollow Dr
Distance between this listing and this school2.09 miles
Public District Grades 3-5
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Norwalk Middle School
200 Cherry St
Distance between this listing and this school0.77 miles
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Norwalk Senior High School
1201 North Ave
Distance between this listing and this school0.85 miles
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Lakewood Elementary School
9210 Happy Hollow Dr
Distance between this listing and this school2.09 miles
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Morris Elementary School
1401 Geil Ave
Distance between this listing and this school4.67 miles
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Studebaker Elementary School
300 E County Line Rd
Distance between this listing and this school4.91 miles
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200 Cherry St
Distance between this listing and this school0.77 miles
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McCombs Middle School
201 County Line Rd
Distance between this listing and this school4.69 miles
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Brody Middle School
2501 Park Ave
Distance between this listing and this school6.30 miles
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Norwalk Senior High School
1201 North Ave
Distance between this listing and this school0.85 miles
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Martensdale-St Marys Jr-Sr High School
390 Burlington Ave
Distance between this listing and this school7.00 miles
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Lincoln High School
2600 SW 9th St
Distance between this listing and this school7.11 miles
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $71,313. Most Norwalk, IA residents have annual incomes between $35k-100k. Typical family type is single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 657 Pine Ave
What is the listing price of this property?
The listing price of 657 Pine Ave property is $374,900.
What type of property is this?
The property 657 Pine Ave is a house located in Norwalk, Iowa, 50211.
Is this property for sale now?
Active Listing: 657 Pine Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
What are the assigned schools for this property?
The assigned schools for 657 Pine Ave are: Lakewood Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 5/10Norwalk Middle School: GreatSchools Rating 4/10Norwalk Senior High School: GreatSchools Rating 5/10
What is the annual property tax for this property?
According to the records, the last property tax for 2020 is $23 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?
The property at 657 Pine Ave has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
What is the square footage of this property?
The property 657 Pine Ave is 1,494 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
Which year was this property built?
The year of construction for 657 Pine Ave is 2023.
This home is located at 657 Pine Ave in Norwalk, IA and zip code 50211. This 1,494 square foot home, which was built in 2023, sits on a 0.68 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 28, 2023 and is currently priced at $374,900.
Over 4 listings were sold over their listed price in March 2024 in Norwalk, IA. In the same period over 12 listings were sold below the listed price and 4 listings were sold for the listed price. Between February 2024 and March 2024, Norwalk, IA real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 14.9%. The median list price of listings available in March 2024 was $330,000, while the average time on the real estate market was 89 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.