Is Lester a buyer's or seller's market?

Lester is currently a buyer's market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What are the closest schools to 301 E 5th St?

The closest schools to 301 E 5th St in Lester, IA are West Lyon Elementary School (Pre-K, rated 8/10), West Lyon High School (rated 6/10), West Lyon Junior High School (rated 6/10).

Does 301 E 5th St have a pool?

Yes, 301 E 5th St in Lester, IA has a pool.

How big is the lot at 301 E 5th St?

The lot at 301 E 5th St in Lester, IA is about 0.45 acres (19,650 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

301 E 5th St
Lester, IA 51242

Studio
1,730 sqft (on 0.45 acres)

Studio

1,730 sqft

(on 0.45 acres)

Home Value

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Comparable sales

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Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
401 Riggs St, Lester, IA	0.16	Single-Family Home	$240,000	01/30/26	3	2	2,162
1630 Geiser St, Larchwood, IA	4.70	Single-Family Home	$465,000	07/08/26	3	2.5	1,894
813 Hyland Dr, Larchwood, IA	4.71	Single-Family Home	$453,000	05/05/26		3	1,744
818 Churchill Dr, Larchwood, IA	4.74	Single-Family Home	$350,000	07/17/26	3	2.5	1,563
1413 Geiser St, Larchwood, IA	4.91	Single-Family Home	$269,900	02/23/26	3	2	1,889
1308 South St, Larchwood, IA	4.91	Single-Family Home	$285,000	09/15/25	4	2	1,497
1120 Blaine St, Larchwood, IA	4.93	Single-Family Home	$287,000	03/27/26	4	2	1,776
1421 Fell St, Larchwood, IA	4.88	Single-Family Home	$242,000	08/28/25		1	1,232
1424 Geiser St, Larchwood, IA	4.88	Single-Family Home	$277,500	08/03/26		1	1,040
1203 Willard St, Larchwood, IA	5.06	Single-Family Home	$285,000	12/15/25	4	2	1,680

Nearby home prices

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Address	Distance	Price	Bed	Bath	Sqft	Status
510 Prairie Ln, Lester, IA 51242	0.09	$60,500	-	-	-	For Sale
104 W 5th St, Lester, IA 51242	0.12	$227,900	3	3	2,124	Off Market
501 Prairie Ln, Lester, IA 51242	0.24	$55,000	-	-	-	For Sale
503 Prairie Ln, Lester, IA 51242	0.24	$65,000	-	-	-	For Sale
500 Prairie Ln, Lester, IA 51242	0.25	$49,500	-	-	-	For Sale
502 Prairie Ln, Lester, IA 51242	0.28	$60,500	-	-	-	For Sale
509 Prairie Ln, Lester, IA 51242	0.28	$49,500	-	-	-	For Sale
506 Prairie Ln, Lester, IA 51242	0.30	$38,500	-	-	-	For Sale
703 Meadowview Dr, Lester, IA 51242	0.31	$66,000	-	-	-	For Sale
606 Meadowview Dr, Lester, IA 51242	0.33	$535,000	5	3.5	4,088	For Sale
103 Clinton St, Lester, IA 51242	0.44	$278,600	3	2	1,400	Off Market

Local Information

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Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1900

Lot Size

0.45 acres

Living Area

1,730 sqft

About this House

This single-family home is located at 301 E 5th St, Lester, IA. 301 E 5th St is in Lester, IA and in ZIP code 51242. This property has approximately 1,730 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 0.45 acres and was built in 1900.

301 E 5th St, Lester, IA 51242 is a studio, 1,730 sqft single-family home built in 1900. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate rent is $1,431/month.

Home Details for 301 E 5th St

Interior Features
Heating & Cooling Heating: Heat PumpAir ConditioningHeating Fuel: Heat Pump
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: Shake ShingleExterior: Other
Pool Pool

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1900
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.45 acres

Price and Tax history

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$158	$12,900

Home facts updated by county records

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West Lyon Elementary School
PK-6
Public
554 Students
West Lyon Community School District
8/10
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Frequently asked questions about 301 E 5th St

Is Lester a buyer's or seller's market?
Lester is currently a buyer's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What are the closest schools to 301 E 5th St?
The closest schools to 301 E 5th St in Lester, IA are West Lyon Elementary School (Pre-K, rated 8/10), West Lyon High School (rated 6/10), West Lyon Junior High School (rated 6/10).
Does 301 E 5th St have a pool?
Yes, 301 E 5th St in Lester, IA has a pool.
How big is the lot at 301 E 5th St?
The lot at 301 E 5th St in Lester, IA is about 0.45 acres (19,650 sq ft).