Welcome home to this affordable and thoughtfully updated gem located directly across from Collins-Maxwell Elementary School! Perfect for first-time homebuyers, this adorable home offers the comfort, convenience, and value you've been searching for - all for a monthly payment that could be comparable to rent. Major updates provide peace of mind, including a new roof in 2024, new furnace and AC in 2022, newer siding in 2023, and a brand-new fence completed in 2025. From the moment you arrive, you’ll be welcomed by an inviting front entry space filled with natural light, ideal for a mudroom, cozy reading nook, or relaxing sunroom. The home then opens into a comfortable and functional layout with convenient main-floor laundry and easy everyday living. Outside, you'll love the rare bonus of TWO detached garages plus an additional storage shed, giving you plenty of room for vehicles, hobbies, tools, and extra storage. The fully fenced backyard also features a patio area perfect for entertaining guests, grilling, or simply enjoying quiet evenings outdoors. Enjoy the peaceful charm of small-town living while being centrally located between DSM Metro, Ames, and Marshalltown. Whether you're looking to stop renting, start building equity, or find the perfect cozy place to call your own, this adorable home is full of opportunity and ready for its next chapter!
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!
This newly renovated 4 bedroom home features a spacious layout and a long list of upgrades! The main level boasts an open living room, dining, new kitchen with stainless appliances & quartz countertops, new bathroom and laundry space, and 2 bedrooms. The finished lower level offers a large family room, flex space, new bathroom, 2 additional bedrooms and tons of storage. The home sits on a comfortable .35 acre lot, includes an attached 2 car garage, new HVAC, new panel, new flooring, paint, and fixtures throughout. Don't miss this one, call for your showing today! All information obtained from seller and public records.
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.
Welcome to small-town living in Collins, conveniently located between Des Moines, Ames, and Marshalltown. This updated 2-bedroom, 1-bath home features a comfortable, functional layout. Enter through the bright sunroom with a separate bonus storage or perfect home office space. The spacious kitchen includes bar-style seating that provides both prep space and a casual dining area. Just off the kitchen, the inviting living room sits next to the primary bedroom, creating a cozy and practical flow. Recent updates provide peace of mind, including fresh paint, newer windows, new appliances, and a new roof on both the home and garage. Outside, enjoy the fenced yard and a spacious detached two-car garage. Situated on the edge of town with peaceful views out the back, this property offers the charm of country living while remaining within easy reach of several major cities.
Collins is located in Iowa. Collins, Iowa 50055has a population of 431. Collins 50055 is more family-centric than the surrounding county with 34.33% 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 50055 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 50055 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.
