About This Home

This 5-bedroom, 3-bathroom single family at 1256 Scenic Place in Ellston, IA is listed for $799,500 ($423 per sqft). Built in 2004, the home offers 1,892 sqft of living space on a 0.56 acres lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 2004
  • 0.56 acre lot

Property Details

1 story
3 full
2-car garage
2004
Listing Description

This ranch-style lake home retreat offers a peaceful, private setting on a beautiful timbered lot and is perfectly designed for relaxing lake living. The main level features three bedrooms, an open kitchen, spacious family room, and a formal dining area-all highlighted by striking trapezoid windows that frame scenic lake views.

The lower level provides even more space to gather and entertain with a large recreation/family room, two additional bedrooms, plus a non-conforming bunk room-ideal for hosting weekend guests or extended family at the lake. Outside, you'll appreciate the tucked-in garage for storing your water toys, along with an additional detached garage for extra storage and flexibility.

The home is being offered furnished, making it move-in ready so you can start enjoying lake life right away. Step outside to relax around the fire pit area, enjoy your floating dock, and take in the tranquil surroundings of this private retreat-an especially fantastic location to enjoy Sun Valley Lake's 4th of July weekend festivities!

Monthly Cost Estimate

$5,376/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$578
Interest$3,465
Insurance$233
HOA$1,100

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

1256 Scenic Place

Ellston, IA 50074

Property Details

Construction

VinylSiding

Parking

Garage

Questions & Answers

This 5-bedroom, 3-bathroom single family at 1256 Scenic Place is listed at $799,500 ($423/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $5,376 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance, HOA fees.

HOA fees are $1100/month.

Key features include: Built in 2004, 0.56 acre lot.

This property is listed by Cherri Vos.

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Cherri Vos

Agent at MCN Holdings Inc

Listed by MCN Holdings Inc · Broker phone: (515) 265-7200 · View on Broker Site

MLS# 739403· Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®, Inc.· 184 days on PropertySimple

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1256 Scenic Place, Ellston, IA 50074

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