1154 48 Highway, Essex, IA 51638

Essex
Local realty services provided by:Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate The Good Life Group
1154 48 Highway,Essex, IA 51638
$725,000
  • 4 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • 4,464 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Pending
Listed by: dee elam, eric elam
Office: bhhs ambassador - cb
MLS#:26-1046
Source:IA_SWIAR

Price summary

  • Price:$725,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$162.41

About this home

This is a rare opportunity to be enveloped in over 18 acres of woods, nature & privacy! This beautiful historic home is hidden away from view, making one feel completely at peace. For the past 17 years this home has been loving restored. From lifting the home to add a poured 9 ft deep walkout basement, new custom kitchen, 4 renovated bathrooms, flooring, trim, HVAC, roof, decks & patios to creating an open concept living space you will find every detail was carefully thought through. The finished basement offers a kitchenette, family room, 4th bedroom & 1/2 bath. This could easily be made a mother-in law quarter. The outbuilding has a ventilation system & is currently being used as a wood shop. There is fenced ground for horses or livestock if desired & endless possibilities!

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Home facts

  • Year built:1900
  • Listing ID #:26-1046
  • Added:41 day(s) ago
  • Updated:July 09, 2026 at 09:00 AM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:4
  • Total bathrooms:4
  • Full bathrooms:3
  • Half bathrooms:1
  • Dining Description:Formal Dining, Snack Bar
  • Kitchen Description:Custom Cabinets, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Solid Surface Cntr, Vent Fan
  • Basement Description:Baths, Family Room, Full, Kitchen
  • Living area:4,464 sq. ft.

Structure and exterior

  • Roof:Composition
  • Year built:1900
  • Building area:4,464 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:18.92 Acres
  • Construction Materials:Frame
  • Exterior Features:Deck, Fence, Patio, Three Season Room
  • Levels:2 Story

Schools

  • High school:Other
  • Middle school:Other
  • Elementary school:Other

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$725,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$162.41
  • Tax amount:$3,888 (2024)

Features and amenities

  • Laundry features:Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Amenities:Deck, Fence, Open Staircase, Original Woodwork, Patio, Smoke Alarms, Sump Pumps, Three Season Room, Tile Floor, Water Soft-Own, Wood Floors

Parking

  • Parking description:Detached
  • Garage spaces:2

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