# 1885 Hwy 3, Cherokee, IA 51012

> **TL;DR:** 2bd/2ba single family, $285,200 ($141/sqft), built 1950, 2,016 sqft.
> A/C, 2-car garage. Est. $1,525/mo. Listed 177 days.

## Property at a Glance

| Attribute | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| Price | $285,200 |
| Price/sqft | $141 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Square Feet | 2,016 |
| Year Built | 1950 |
| Lot Size | 60,548 sqft (1.39 acres) |
| Garage | 2-car |
| Property Type | Single Family (Single Family Residence) |
| Status | Active |
| Days on Market | 177 |

## Estimated Monthly Costs

| Category | Amount |
|----------|--------|
| Principal & Interest (20% down, 30-year at 6.5%) | $1,442 |
| Estimated Insurance | $83 |
| **Total** | **$1,525** |

## Nearby Schools

- **Elementary:** Cherokee
- **Middle:** Cherokee Middle
- **High:** Washington High

## Key Amenities

- A/C
- 2-car garage

## Property Highlights

- Built in 1950
- 1.39 acre lot

## Description

### Agent Description
Have you ever wanted to live in the country? Well this is your chance. This home is located just over 1 mile outside of Cherokee, IA. It is on a hard surface road and has a concrete driveway. The yard and setting of this acreage is beautiful. The home has an attached two car garage, storage shed and garden space. It truly is peaceful as you walk about the property. Inside the home on the main floor is the eat-in kitchen, large living room, two bedrooms and a three quarter bathroom. The lower level is home to a family room, a nonconforming bedroom with a closet, laundry room, three quarter bathroom and the utility room. You really need to see this top of the line property..

## Location

- **Address:** 1885 Hwy 3, Cherokee, IA 51012
- **County:** Cherokee
- **Coordinates:** 42.749366, -95.509286
- **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=42.749366,-95.509286

## Listing Agent

- **Name:** Andrew Lee Carlson
- **Brokerage:** EXIT Realty Midwest - Cherokee
- **Broker Phone:** 7122259100
- **Listing URL:** [View original listing](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/1885-Highway-3_Cherokee_IA_51012_M86724-95473?f=listhub&s=NWIBRIA&m=832858&c=propsimple)

## Photos

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**MLS#:** 832858 | **Updated:** 2026-10-28
**Source:** listhub

*Copyright © 2026 Northwest Iowa Regional Board of Realtors. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.*

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