518 Rapids St
Adel, IA 50003
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,233 sqft
$190,000
Last Sold: Nov 10, 2025
5% below list $200K
$154/sqft
$190,000
Last Sold: Nov 10, 2025
5% below list $200K
$154/sqft
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,233 sqft
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Description
Welcome to this charming 3-bedroom home nestled on a quiet street in Adel, Iowa. Built in 1900, this home blends character and comfort, offering a warm and inviting living space with a flexible floor plan perfect for investors, first-time buyers, or anyone looking for a solid home with small-town appeal.
Inside, you’ll find spacious living and dining areas, a functional kitchen, and 1 full and 1 half bathrooms — a rare feature in homes of this era.
The exterior features vinyl siding, an asphalt shingle roof, and a detached garage, along with a generously sized backyard — ideal for entertaining, gardening, or simply relaxing outdoors.
Located just minutes from ADM Schools, downtown Adel, parks, and the Raccoon River Valley Trail, this home offers unbeatable location and value in one of central Iowa’s most sought-after communities.
Inside, you’ll find spacious living and dining areas, a functional kitchen, and 1 full and 1 half bathrooms — a rare feature in homes of this era.
The exterior features vinyl siding, an asphalt shingle roof, and a detached garage, along with a generously sized backyard — ideal for entertaining, gardening, or simply relaxing outdoors.
Located just minutes from ADM Schools, downtown Adel, parks, and the Raccoon River Valley Trail, this home offers unbeatable location and value in one of central Iowa’s most sought-after communities.
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from November 10, 2025
Home Highlights
Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Patio
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$154/sqft
Listed
180 days ago
Home Details for 518 Rapids St
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Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 3Main Level Bedrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (three quarters): 1 |
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 1233 Square Feet |
Appliances & Utilities Appliances: Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, WasherDishwasherDryerLaundry: Main LevelMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher |
Heating & Cooling Heating: GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Gas |
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Flooring: Carpet |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1.5Levels: One and One HalfFloors: Carpet |
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Exterior Home Features Roof: Asphalt ShinglePatio / Porch: Open, PatioExterior: PatioFoundation: Stone |
Parking & Garage Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Detached,Garage,Two Car Garage |
Frontage Road Surface Type: ConcreteNot on Waterfront |
Water & Sewer Sewer: Public Sewer |
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Cumulative Days on Market: 90 |
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Year Built Year Built: 1900 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: One and One Half Story |
Building Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding |
Property Information Parcel Number: 1129405005 |
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Price List Price: $199,999Price Per Sqft: $154/sqft |
Status Change & Dates Off Market Date: Tue Oct 21 2025 |
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MLS Status: Closed |
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Direction & Address City: Adel |
School Information Elementary School District: Adel-Desoto-MinburnJr High / Middle School District: Adel-Desoto-MinburnHigh School District: Adel-Desoto-Minburn |
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Building Area Building Area: 1233 Square Feet |
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Not Senior Community |
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Association for this Listing: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSNo HOA |
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Lot Area: 8712 sqft |
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Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional |
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Mls Number: 722699Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: (515) 993-7793Above Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetBelow Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetUniversal Property Id: US-19049-N-1129405005-R-N |
Last check for updates: about 6 hours ago
Listed by Chelsea Johnson, (515) 993-7793
Kiloterra
Bought with: Hannah Woods, (239) 641-0623, Agency Iowa
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Source: DMMLS, MLS#722699
Price History for 518 Rapids St
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
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| 11/10/2025 | $190,000 | Sold | DMMLS #722699 |
| 10/21/2025 | $199,999 | Pending | DMMLS #722699 |
| 08/25/2025 | $199,999 | PriceChange | DMMLS #722699 |
| 07/19/2025 | $214,999 | Listed For Sale | DMMLS #722699 |
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Property Tax and Assessment
| Year | 2025 |
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| Tax | $2,254 |
| Assessment | $150,530 |
Home facts updated by county records
Comparable Sales for 518 Rapids St
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.11 | Single-Family Home | $205,000 | 12/16/25 | 2 | 1.5 | 952 | |
0.18 | Single-Family Home | $243,000 | 09/12/25 | 3 | 2 | 1,638 | |
0.11 | Single-Family Home | $304,000 | 08/29/25 | 3 | 3 | 1,293 | |
0.10 | Single-Family Home | $217,500 | 10/31/25 | 2 | 1 | 1,128 | |
0.18 | Single-Family Home | $320,000 | 06/30/25 | 3 | 3 | 1,773 | |
0.24 | Single-Family Home | $353,000 | 05/08/26 | 4 | 2 | 1,521 | |
0.18 | Single-Family Home | $176,000 | 12/24/25 | 2 | 1 | 940 | |
0.41 | Single-Family Home | $225,000 | 09/04/25 | 2 | 2 | 1,349 | |
0.22 | Single-Family Home | $193,000 | 08/22/25 | 3 | 1 | 1,629 |
Assigned Schools
These are the assigned schools for 518 Rapids St.
- Adel Elementary School
- PK-1
- Public
- 393 Students
NAGreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageAdel school district is by far the best compared to all others in Dallas County or surrounding communities. The teachers are very involved and caring the principal is excellent and addressed any concerns I had. My daughter loves it here and we love this town and school! Wouldn't change a thing!Parent Review15y ago - ADM Senior High School
- 9-12
- Public
- 651 Students
10/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating Average
No reviews available for this school. - DeSoto Intermediate School
- 5-6
- Public
- 347 Students
9/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageNo reviews available for this school. - ADM Middle School
- 7-8
- Public
- 343 Students
7/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageNo reviews available for this school. 
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What Locals Say about Adel
At least 17 Trulia users voted on each feature.
100 % Say it's dog friendly
100 % Say parking is easy
96 % Say yards are well-kept
95 % Say there are sidewalks
90 % Say kids play outside
89 % Say people would walk alone at night
83 % Say car is needed
82 % Say streets are well-lit
78 % Say there's holiday spirit
76 % Say it's quiet
68 % Say neighbors are friendly
54 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
53 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
50 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
41 % Say there's wildlife
29 % Say there are community events
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518 Rapids St, Adel, IA 50003 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,233 sqft single-family home built in 1900. This property is not currently available for sale. 518 Rapids St was last sold on Nov 10, 2025 for $190,000 (5% lower than the asking price of $199,999). The current Trulia Estimate for 518 Rapids St is $187,600.