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100 5th 5th Street, Armstrong, IA 50514
Armstrong, IA Homes for Sale in 50514 and Real Estate MLS # 250105 ( )
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Armstrong, IA Homes for Sale in 50514 and Real Estate MLS # 250105 ( )
250105
$69,000
Sale
Single Family Residence
1.5 STORY
RESIDENTIAL
100 5th Street
Armstrong
IA
50514
3
2
1
1
1.5
1088
9750
Detached, Tandem
2
390
2023
North Union
1950
No
Corner Lot
Fenced Yard-Partial
Main Floor Bedrooms, Main Floor Laundry, Washer/Dryer Hkups
Microwave, Range/Stove, Refrigerator
Water Heater-Elec
Boiler, Radiant, Water
Public/City
Public Sewer
None,Window
No
Breakers
Full
Sump Pump, Unfinished
Concrete Block
Stick Built
Vinyl Siding
EXIT Realty Midwest- Spencer/Emmetsburg, Dana Reinders (712.580.3948)
Licensed In Iowa,Minnesota,Nebraska Each Office Independently Owned And Operated.
Light of the Lakes Friends Church
10 Hwy 71 N
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
Services
Sunday at 10:30 a.m.
Here's the scenario. You are building a house or remodeling your house. Material costs are up. Labor costs are up. You ask yourself, where can I save a buck? Before answering this question, you must be careful, especially if your home is located in an area where other quality homes are built, whether on the lake, off the lake, or in higher valued developments such as golf course developments, etc. Growing up in construction and with a plethora of new construction and remodels under my belt, let me share with you some of the easy things that your future buyers will recognize when they are looking for quality.
1. One of the first things buyers of higher end homes will look for is to determine if the owner used hollow core doors. It's an immediate sign that the seller was looking for ways to save money (where else then did they cut back that I can't see???)
2. The second most obvious is the counter tops. Did the sellers spend for a quality granite, quartz, or other hard surface, or was formica used?
3. The third item that might stick out is the cabinetry. Do the drawers have dovetail construction with hardwoods? Did they use "soft close" drawers? Are there pull outs for the pots and pans?
4. Flooring is an easy one also. Was laminate used, or is it engineered or hardwoods? Does the carpet convey a quality feel and plushness? Is there a nice thick pad underneath the carpet?
5. Though there are many other items to look at, cheap vs quality lighting and plumbing fixtures are probably the next major focus.
There is nothing wrong with with using lower cost materials, especially when trying to keep a project within budget, especially when trying to build more house for less money. Just be aware that most buyers looking to spend in excess of $300k for off lake homes and $500+ for East Lake chain homes, and $1M+ for West and Big Spirit will expect the very best materials and finishes.
Forbes Meat
2508 Enterprise Ave
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
If you want to grill out tonight, this is the place. Forbes Meats offers amazing steak, pork chops, roasts and other cuts, as well as fresh and smoked sausage products.
Oh, and don’t forget to try the beef jerky, it is amazing.
Easy to find, next door to Renew and across the highway from Lakes Regional Hospital.
