Welcome home to this beautifully renovated 3br, 2ba ranch! The definition of move-in ready with a new roof, new siding, new deck, fenced yard, new furnace, new water heater, new electric panel, and all new interior. The main level features an all new kitchen with white cabinetry, quartz countertops, & new stainless-steel appliances; it flows into the dining room that opens to the living room with large front windows that let in plenty of natural light. Also on the main level are 2 bedrooms and a new bathroom. Downstairs is a large family room, 3rd bedroom, laundry room, bathroom, and plenty of storage space. Fresh paint, new flooring and fixtures throughout. An easy drive to Ames, Marshalltown, and the Metro, it is conveniently located in the charming community of Collins and ready for your personal touch! All information obtained from seller and public records.
Some places you walk onto and you just know. Stand on the deck here early with your coffee, watch the mist sit on Hendrickson Marsh and the geese come up off the water, and you will understand why this one is different. Just over three acres with what may be the finest view in Story County, and more than 800 acres of public state ground right at your back door to hunt, fish, and roam whenever the mood strikes, with not one acre of it to mow or pay taxes on. Mature timber, open ground, fruit trees, deer that come through like they own the place. Room to put up the hobby shop you have always wanted, run a few animals, or build the dream home right on the rise looking out over the marsh. In the meantime you have a well kept and updated 3 bedroom ranch, 1,160 square feet on the main with a full basement and a 24x24 detached garage, completely turnkey. Not a dollar has to be spent before you move in and start living it. Collins-Maxwell schools, and Ames, Ankeny, and Des Moines are all inside 40 minutes, so the quiet is yours without giving up a thing. All of this and less than a quarter mile on gravel. Ground like this, timber, water, a view, and public land out the back, almost never comes on the market here, and when it does it does not come at this price. Come stand on it once and you will not want to leave.
Welcome to a truly one-of-a-kind gem where no detail has been overlooked. This thoughtfully updated home offers the rare combination of peace of mind AND personality because here, it's not just about fresh paint and new fixtures. Every major system has been replaced with care and quality: new furnace, new air conditioner, new electrical, new plumbing, new roof, and new windows. The big ticket items are already done. Just move in and enjoy. This floor plan is anything but ordinary. The soaring wood-planked ceiling draws your eye upward, filling the space with warmth, character, and a grand, airy feeling you simply can't manufacture. The kitchen has been beautifully refreshed with all new cabinetry and countertops. The main level also features a fully updated bathroom, a cozy living room, and a versatile bonus room, ideal as a guest bedroom or home office.The stunning updated staircase splits to connect two well-sized bedrooms. Tucked privately away, the master suite offers a true retreat with a beautifully updated en-suite bath. Directly off the oversized two-car garage, complete with a shop, you'll find a handy drop zone and conveniently located laundry room. Come see it for yourself!
SELLER FINANCING OPPORTUNITY! This property is ready for your vision, with much of the demo work already started and the interior opened up for renovation. Whether you're an investor, flipper, or buyer looking for a project, this is a chance to bring new life to a home with strong potential. Situated on a generous lot of approximately .33 acres, this 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom home offers around 1,152 square feet and room to reimagine the space to fit your needs. Located in the quiet community of Collins, this property offers small town living. The home will require updates and renovations, making it ideal for investors or buyers looking to build equity and make a home their own. Home will not pass with a typical residential loan. Property is being sold as-is.
Collins is located in Iowa. Collins, Iowa has a population of 431. Collins is less family-centric than the surrounding county with 22.86% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 33.61%.
The median household income in Collins, Iowa is $65,417. The median household income for the surrounding county is $62,578 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Collins is 39.8 years.
The average high temperature in July is 83.9 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 9.8 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 36.3 inches per year, with 26.9 inches of snow per year.
