A Little TLC, a Little Elbow Grease & a WHOLE Lot of Potential! Calling all first time home buyers, DIY enthusiasts, and anyone who can see the beauty beyond a little dust and a few years of wear and tear! This 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom home may need a little love, but it's got plenty of potential just waiting for someone with a vision! Inside, you'll find a spacious primary bedroom with a walk in closet, a formal dining room, and the convenience of main floor laundry... because let's face it, nobody wants to haul laundry baskets up and down the stairs if they don't have to! Step outside and enjoy the spacious backyard, soak up the morning sunrises from the front deck, and take advantage of the detached single stall garage with additional storage space. As an added bonus, there's alley access for a little extra convenience! Is this home perfect? Nope. Does it need some TLC, creativity, and probably a few trips to the hardware store? YOU BETCHA! Go grab your toolbox, round up those brilliant ideas, and put your creative side to work! With a little sweat equity and a whole lot of imagination, this diamond in the rough could turn into something pretty special! Whether you're a first time home buyer ready to make a house your home, a DIY enthusiast looking for your next adventure, or someone who simply wants a place to put their own stamp on, this one is ready for someone to roll up their sleeves and give it a little love! It's got character, endless possibilities, and a WHOLE lot of potential. All it needs is YOU, a little elbow grease, and some imagination to make it SHINE! Give your favorite realtor a call today to set up your private showing!!
Located in central Howard County, southwest of Cresco, Iowa, in Paris Township, Section 17, sits this high-quality 152.2 +/- gross-acre farm with an impressive average weighted CSR2 of 83.9. The farm is conveniently located 9.6 miles southwest of Cresco, Iowa, along Highway 63 and hard-surfaced 150th Street, providing excellent accessibility. This exceptional farmland will be offered for sale as one tract at live public auction with online bidding available. The auction will be held November 19, 2026, at 1:00 PM at the Elma Memorial Building in Elma, Iowa. We are honored to represent the Anthony Zane Blessum Trust and Jamie Blessum in offering this quality Howard County farmland for sale. The farm has been in the family for several decades and has been well cared for throughout the years. The property features extensive tile improvements, providing excellent drainage and enhancing the farm’s overall productivity. Please see the included tile map for additional details. The farm will be offered for sale as one tract. Additional agricultural information is provided below. The farm is leased for the 2026 farming season, and the 2027 agricultural season is open. The buyer will receive real estate possession at closing and full agricultural possession on March 1, 2027. The farm has a total of 13.2 acres enrolled in CRP paying $3,816 annually.
Welcome to 210 Forest Street in Elma! This charming 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home offers comfortable living with plenty of extras both inside and outside. Inside, you'll find beautiful hardwood floors that add warmth and character throughout the home, plenty of storage, you'll also enjoy the convenience of main floor laundry and a full bath with a soaking tub!! Upstairs, you'll discover 3 bedrooms, with the master having it's own half bath. Step outside and you'll quickly see what makes this property special. Situated on a corner lot, the outdoor space features cherry trees, perennial landscaping, a back deck perfect for relaxing or entertaining, and a brick patio complete with a firepit for evenings spent outdoors. Need extra space for storage, hobbies, or projects? You'll have it! The property includes a 12' x 32' detached prefab storage shed/garage with electricity. And then there's the greenhouse! The impressive 16' x 16' greenhouse is equipped with electricity, a wood burning stove, and is even plumbed for in floor heat, giving gardening enthusiasts plenty of possibilities for extending the growing season or use the space for whatever your heart desires. With 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, main-floor laundry, great outdoor spaces, and unique extras you don't find every day, 210 Forest Street is ready for its next owner to make it home.
Spacious home on a large lot in Elma, IA. The main floor features the kitchen with ample cabinet space, formal dining, living room, one bedroom, 3/4 bath and laundry. The four seasons room off the kitchen is perfect for evening relaxation or entertaining guests. Upstairs you will find two large bedrooms and a full bathroom. A 22' X 24' two car garage was built in 2021. The roof on the house was just replaced in August of 2026. If you are looking for an affordable home with space inside and out this could be the home for you!!
This home is situated on a large corner lot, directly across from the city park. The main floor of the home features kitchen/ dining combo, living room with vinyl plank flooring, a full bathroom and two bedrooms. You'll enjoy warm summer days or cozy winter nights in the four seasons room on the north side of the home. The lower level has endless potential with a rec room, 3/4 bath, laundry room & more space waiting for your finishing touches. This home offers ample storage through out. Each room is individually zoned with electric heat. There is an attached fully finished 2 car garage with opener, and plenty of off street parking. Enjoy small town living, with all the amenities the community of Elma has to offer!
Albert Wright Page, License B62241000, Xome Inc., License FO5635000, [email protected], 844-400-XOME (9663), 4471 North Billman Estates, Shelbyville, IN 46176

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Elma is located in Iowa. Elma, Iowa has a population of 554. Elma is less family-centric than the surrounding county with 22.31% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 31.81%.
The median household income in Elma, Iowa is $28,750. The median household income for the surrounding county is $60,387 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Elma is 41.8 years.
The average high temperature in July is 81.8 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 5.4 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 36.9 inches per year, with 36.8 inches of snow per year.