# 1303 E Howard St, Creston, IA 50801

> **TL;DR:** 3bd/1ba single family, $265,000 ($230/sqft), built 1921, 1,152 sqft. Est. $1,417/mo. Listed 187 days.

## Property at a Glance

| Attribute | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| Price | $265,000 |
| Price/sqft | $230 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 full |
| Square Feet | 1,152 |
| Year Built | 1921 |
| Lot Size | 227,383 sqft (5.22 acres) |
| Stories | 2 |
| Property Type | Single Family (Other) |
| Status | Active |
| Days on Market | 187 |

## Estimated Monthly Costs

| Category | Amount |
|----------|--------|
| Principal & Interest (20% down, 30-year at 6.5%) | $1,340 |
| Estimated Insurance | $77 |
| **Total** | **$1,417** |

## Property Highlights

- Built in 1921
- 5.22 acre lot
- 2 stories

## Description

### Agent Description
The sellers have serious plans to make a move and have priced this property accordingly . Love that farmhouse vibe? Have some critters but don't want to be out in the country? Then this is the place for you . Creston City Council does require a request to have livestock on properties in town. Don't miss this energy efficient home featuring 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, spread across 1,152 square feet. With new carpeting and a newer HVAC system, comfort and peace of mind come standard. The property includes a open front shed & 3/4 closed shed sited on nearly 6 acres of land, complete with tensile fencing. Make your offer subject to City Council approval. This is an ideal opportunity for those seeking space, tranquility, and modern updates. Schedule your showing today! The sellers will not split the property but a buyer could. Sellers paying 3% buyer agent compensation. Sellers Agent offering a$1k bonus to buyers agent.

## Location

- **Address:** 1303 E Howard St, Creston, IA 50801
- **County:** Union
- **Coordinates:** 41.061152, -94.344951
- **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=41.061152,-94.344951

## Virtual Tour & Media

- **Video Tour:** https://momenzo.app.link/e/35iark51N1b

## Listing Agent

- **Name:** Ruth Bolinger
- **Brokerage:** The Real Estate Store
- **Phone:** 641-782-4935
- **Broker Phone:** 641-782-4935
- **Listing URL:** [View original listing](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/1303-E-Howard-St_Creston_IA_50801_M86781-67508?f=listhub&s=NYSMLS&m=11677343&c=propsimple)

## Photos

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**MLS#:** 11677343 | **Updated:** 2026-09-21
**Source:** listhub

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