401 1st Street, Defiance, IA 51527

$137,000 List Price
Accepted Offer on 4/22/2026
3 Beds
1 Baths
1120 SF
Built In 1949
 
Listing ID 11671454
Property Type House (Attached)
County Shelby
School Harlan Comm School District
Total Tax $908
Tax ID 832201000041
FEMA Flood Map fema.gov/portal
Year Built 1949
Associated Documents
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3 Bedroom Home on 0.61+/- Acre Lot in Defiance

Located on a spacious 0.61-acre lot in the quiet town of Defiance, this 3-bedroom home offers plenty of room to enjoy small town living. The property sits close to multiple city owned parks, creating a setting with open green space nearby and a quiet neighborhood feel. The home features hardwood floors, large windows with great natural light, three bedrooms, and a full bathroom on the main level. A small enclosed porch provides additional functional space. The full basement includes a half bath and offers excellent storage or future finishing potential. Outside you will find a detached two car garage and a large yard with plenty of room to enjoy. The home is functional and move in ready but largely original, offering a great opportunity for someone looking to update or renovate.
Property Details
  • 3 Total Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bath
  • 1120 SF (AG)
  • 1120 SF (Total)
  • 0.61 Acres
  • Built in 1949
  • 1 Story
  • Available 3/11/2026
  • Ranch Style
  • Full Basement
  • 1 Lower Level SF
  • Lower Level: Unfinished
  • 1 Lower Level Bathroom
Interior Features
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Carpet Flooring
  • Hardwood Flooring
  • Vinyl Flooring
  • 5 Rooms
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Primary Bedroom
  • Kitchen
  • First Floor Bathroom
  • Natural Gas Fuel
  • Natural Gas Avail
  • Central A/C
Exterior Features
  • Frame Construction
  • Detached Garage
  • 2 Garage Spaces
  • Well Water
  • Municipal Sewer
Taxes and Fees
  • $908 Total Tax
  • Tax Year 2024
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