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202 Elder Avenue, Graettinger IA 51342

Graettinger, IA Real Estate and Homes for Sale in 51342 MLS# 231256

$299,500

  • 5
  • 3
  • 2535
  • Active

General Description

A Masterpiece! If this house were a Novel...it's happy ending would be all this beauty in this 4+ bedroom 3 bathroom Victorian home situated on a huge lot. Filled with captivating handcrafted natural woodwork, leaded glass windows, soaring ceilings & elegant staircase part of the exciting plot! Quaint enclosed porch with a wall of windows. Open & inviting eye-catching living room. Spacious but intimate dining area for two or twenty. Tastefully designed, know-it-all kitchen showcasing large middle island, cupboard space galore & walk-in pantry. Main floor bedroom, laundry room & full bathroom complete the main level. Hop upstairs to find 3 additional large bedrooms, office, 3/4 bathroom & 2nd laundry room. Stroll down to the lowest level to find more livable space featuring a 2nd kitchen, family room, non-conforming bedroom, full bathroom & 3rd laundry area! Outside illustrates an oversized 2 car garage complete with heated & cooled workshop area, plus an additional 2 car garage and a storage shed. Too unique for a sequel, come thumb thru pages! A happy beginning awaits! Roof 2022, Wiring, plumbing, electrical, furnace & A/C new 2004

Legal: FIRST ADDN. ALL BLOCK 16 (exact legal to be taken from abstract)
Status: Active

Property Information

231256

$299,500

Sale

Single Family Residence

Victorian

RESIDENTIAL

202 N Elder Avenue

Graettinger

IA

51342

5

3

1

2

2

2535

69696

Detached

4

1538

2022

Graettinger Terril

1900

Features

No

Paved Street(s)

Deck, Driveway-Concrete, Porch

2nd Floor Laundry, Eat-in Kitchen, Garage Door Opener, Hardwood Floors, Kitchen Center Island, Main Floor Bedrooms, Main Floor Laundry, Natural Woodwork, Pantry

Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Wall Oven, Washer

Water Heater-Elec, Water Softener-Own

Utilities

Forced Air

Public/City

Public Sewer

Central

No

Breakers

Miscellaneous

Full

Finished-Partial

Concrete Block

Frame/Wood,Stick Built

Wood Siding

LISTED BY

Hometown Realty, Kelly Bierl (712.260.5711)

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Aaron Jones - RE/MAX Hall of Fame & Lifetime Achievement

Aaron Jones

RE/MAX Hall of Fame & Lifetime Achievement

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Terrace Park

Terrace Park is located in Brown's Bay on West Lake, Okoboji. It is one of the largest public beaches on West Lake and has entertained beach goers for many years. Next to Terrace Park is Boys Town out of Omaha, Nebraska. I remember as a kid spending entire days at terrace park, either riding bicycle or taking a moped (yes a moped) down to meet with friends and playing king on the dock. In 2010, the morning after "the storm", Terrace Park was carnage. Boat were stacked on top of each other. Trees were uprooted, and hoists were tossed around. Boats and other water craft were found in Terrace Park that belonged to owners on the North end of West Lake.

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Cheap vs high end quality. A buyer's perspective.

Cheap vs high end quality.  A buyer's perspective. in The

Here's the scenario. You are building a house or remodeling your house. Material costs are up. Labor costs are up. You ask yourself, where can I save a buck? Before answering this question, you must be careful, especially if your home is located in an area where other quality homes are built, whether on the lake, off the lake, or in higher valued developments such as golf course developments, etc. Growing up in construction and with a plethora of new construction and remodels under my belt, let me share with you some of the easy things that your future buyers will recognize when they are looking for quality.
1. One of the first things buyers of higher end homes will look for is to determine if the owner used hollow core doors. It's an immediate sign that the seller was looking for ways to save money (where else then did they cut back that I can't see???)
2. The second most obvious is the counter tops. Did the sellers spend for a quality granite, quartz, or other hard surface, or was formica used?
3. The third item that might stick out is the cabinetry. Do the drawers have dovetail construction with hardwoods? Did they use "soft close" drawers? Are there pull outs for the pots and pans?
4. Flooring is an easy one also. Was laminate used, or is it engineered or hardwoods? Does the carpet convey a quality feel and plushness? Is there a nice thick pad underneath the carpet?
5. Though there are many other items to look at, cheap vs quality lighting and plumbing fixtures are probably the next major focus.

There is nothing wrong with with using lower cost materials, especially when trying to keep a project within budget, especially when trying to build more house for less money. Just be aware that most buyers looking to spend in excess of $300k for off lake homes and $500+ for East Lake chain homes, and $1M+ for West and Big Spirit will expect the very best materials and finishes.

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