About 8888 Yankee Ave
LOCATION! LOCATION! LOCATION! Location says it all for this beautiful property! This is a rare find where you can own an acreage on the edge of town. Enjoy your privacy on 30 acres m/l with still having the convenience of walking or riding your bike to the park, schools, and downtown! You get the best of both country and town living with this property! The ranch style home features an updated eat-in kitchen/dining room with custom built cabinets, pantry, and granite countertops. You will love the sunroom that provides natural lighting and breathtaking views of your property! Good sized living room with a wood burning stove and built in cabinets, 2 bedrooms with ample closet space, and an updated full bathroom. The main floor also has an office and mudroom area. Beautiful hickory wood laminate flooring and vaulted ash ceilings on the main level provide you with a cozy cabin feel! On the lower level you will find a non-conforming bedroom with a large closet, bathroom with walk-in shower, family room, bonus/rec room with a wood fireplace, and a laundry/utility room with a sink. The family room could be turned into another bedroom if so desired. Walk out your basement to a covered patio area! Attached 3 car garage with plenty of storage and electric heaters. Detached 32 x 32 garage/shed with built in shelving and electric heaters for all of your extra storage needs! Extra bonuses include radon mitigation is already in place, generator that supplies the entire home, solar panels to keep your electric bill affordable, private well with a new pressure tank in 2022, boiler and water heater new in 2023, updated windows through out, steel siding, natural gas, garbage and recycle pickup, and 17.7 acres in CRP to provide additional annual income. This property has established trees, landscaping, and a garden area. The large deck and patio area is perfect for entertaining or just relaxing while enjoying everything this property has to offer! There are endless possibilities on this property! You can hunt, raise animals, create 4-wheeler or dirt bike trails, garden, campfires with friends and family or just simply enjoy the privacy with 30 acres. All of this with while still being only minutes away from town! This home is move in ready with all appliances to stay! Call today to see if this is the perfect property for you! This is a must see to appreciate!
Features of 8888 Yankee Ave
| MLS® # | 20250731 |
|---|---|
| Price | $700,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 2.00 |
| Full Baths | 1 |
| Square Footage | 2,775 |
| Acres | 30.73 |
| Year Built | 1966 |
| Type | Residential |
| Sub-Type | Acres |
| Status | Pending |
Community Information
| Address | 8888 Yankee Ave |
|---|---|
| City | Cresco |
| County | Howard |
| State | IA |
| Zip Code | 52136 |
Amenities
| Parking | 3 or More Stalls, Attached Garage, Detached Garage, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Oversized, Wired, Workshop in Garage |
|---|---|
| # of Garages | 3 |
| Is Waterfront | No |
Interior
| Interior Features | Vaulted Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Ceiling Fan/Light, Granite Counters, Pantry, Pocket Doors, Hardwood Floors |
|---|---|
| Appliances | Smoke Detector, Dishwasher, Dryer, MicroHood, Microwave Built In, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater, Water Softener, Water Softener Owned |
| Heating | Baseboard, Electric, Steam |
| Cooling | Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air |
| Fireplace | Yes |
| Fireplaces | Multiple, Family Room, Living Room, Wood Burning Stove, Woodburning Fireplce |
Exterior
| Exterior Features | Deck, Garden, Hunting on or Near, Landscaping, Outbuilding(s), Patio, Patio-Covered, Porch, School Bus Service, Storage Shed |
|---|---|
| Lot Description | Buildable, Sloped, Timber, Wooded |
| Roof | Shingle, Asphalt |
School Information
| Elementary | Howard Winneshiek |
|---|---|
| Middle | Howard Winneshiek |
| High | Howard Winneshiek |
Additional Information
| Date Listed | February 25th, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 23 |
| Zoning | R-2 |
| Short Sale | No |
| RE / Bank Owned | No |
Listing Details
| Agent | Heidi Rice |
|---|---|
| Office | Country Life Real Estate, Inc |