# 55158 260th Avenue, Chariton, IA 50049

> **TL;DR:** 4bd/3ba single family, $475,000 ($151/sqft), built 1995, 3,152 sqft.
> Fireplace, A/C. Est. $2,058/mo. Listed 31 days.

## Property at a Glance

| Attribute | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| Price | $475,000 |
| Price/sqft | $151 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 1 full, 1 half |
| Square Feet | 3,152 |
| Year Built | 1995 |
| Lot Size | 137,214 sqft (3.15 acres) |
| Stories | 2 |
| Property Type | Single Family (Other) |
| Status | For Sale |
| Days on Market | 31 |

## Estimated Monthly Costs

| Category | Amount |
|----------|--------|
| Mortgage (20% down, 6.5%) | $2,058 |
| **Total** | **$2,058** |

## Key Amenities

- Fireplace
- A/C

## Property Highlights

- Built in 1995
- 3.15 acre lot
- 2 stories
- Fireplace

## Description

### Agent Description
HIGHWAY ACREAGE WITH OVERSIZED HOME! If you like extra space this is the home for you as this split level style home offers over 3100+ total finish sq ft across all levels! The "main" level features 2 bedrooms, a living room & foyer/mudroom. The "upper" level offers a spacious kitchen with an abundance of cabinets, tile floors & large island with breakfast bar. All appliances included! The kitchen opens up to a vaulted room that could be used for a dining or living room! The primary ensuite has a large bedroom with private balcony deck, full bath & walk-in closet. Lastly, this level offers a hall half bath/laundry room with W&D included! The "lower" level features a huge family room with stone fireplace, 3/4 bath, a bedroom & a non-conforming 5th bedroom. The unfinished attic provides a nice space for storage with future finish potential! Outside you'll love the opportunity this 3.15 acre parcel provides! Currently in use as a hobby farm... there's a 24x42 open face machine shed, multiple sheds & 24x32 detached 2-car garage with two tall overhead doors! There's room for more fenced areas and/or room to build more barns if desired! Located close to Chariton, Knoxville, Melcher-Dallas, Indianola, Oskaloosa, Albia, Pella, Osceola! Under 50 minutes to Des Moines & 60 Minutes to West Des Moines! All information obtained from Seller & public records.

## Location

- **Address:** 55158 260th Avenue, Chariton, IA 50049
- **County:** Lucas
- **Coordinates:** 41.119277, -93.250405
- **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=41.119277,-93.250405

## Virtual Tour & Media

- **Video Tour:** https://app.cloudpano.com/tours/JTL3I_-pZ

## Listing Agent

- **Name:** Joshua Jenkins
- **Brokerage:** RE/MAX Precision
- **Phone:** 5156892655
- **Email:** joshuajenkinsrealtor@gmail.com

## Primary Photo

![55158 260th Avenue - Primary Photo](http://lh.rdcpix.com/597ad3a7818009fdfc85e015f3099372l-f3123558063r.jpg)

*34 total photos available on [listing page](https://www.propertysimple.com/listing/55158-260th-avenue-chariton-ia-50049-a739715)*

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**MLS#:** 739715 | **Updated:** 2026-06-18
**Source:** listhub

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