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980 S Iowa Avenue, Mason City, IA 50401

Mason City
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980 S Iowa Avenue,Mason City, IA 50401
$1,250,000
  • 15 Beds
  • 10 Baths
  • - sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Active
Listed by: kevin kolbet, philip kolbet
Office: kolbet realtors
MLS#:20265215
Source:IA_NEIMLS

Price summary

  • Price:$1,250,000

About this home

Preserve the Past, utilize the Present, and plan for the Future with this little-known gem at the outskirts of Mason City! The MacNider Mansion named after WW I General Hanford MacNider and Margaret MacNider was designed by New York architect Waddy Woods. Construction consisted of thick, durable walls of native dolomite stone, which were installed by Italian stonemasons brought in from Washington, D.C. During the MacNiders' residency, the home served as both a private residence and a prominent social hub. The estate hosted high-profile visitors, including President Herbert Hoover, Charles Lindbergh, and General James Doolittle! The Estate was later used as the site of Four Oaks Family and Children's Services and most recently by Mason City Public Schools. The mansion consists of 15 bedrooms, a grand master dining room with 12 ft. ceilings, five dens (each with a fireplace), 10 bathrooms, 3 porches/sun porches, a larger play area, and more! There are three...

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Home facts

  • Year built:1929
  • Subdivision & Development:MacNider Mansion and fka Four Oaks
  • Listing ID #:20265215
  • Added:1 day(s) ago
  • Updated:October 24, 2026 at 01:45 AM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:15
  • Total bathrooms:10
  • Full bathrooms:8
  • Half bathrooms:2
  • Dining Description:Dining Room Separate, Formal Dining
  • Basement Description:Entrance-Inside, Floor Drain, Partially Unfinished

Heating and cooling

  • Cooling:Central Air
  • Heating:Forced Air, Gas
  • Central air:Yes

Structure and exterior

  • Roof:Asphalt, Shingle
  • Year built:1929
  • Lot area:9.78 Acres
  • Lot Features:Level, Multiple Houses, Secluded, Wooded
  • Construction Materials:Frame, Stone
  • Exterior Features:School Bus Service

Schools

  • High school:Mason City
  • Middle school:Mason City
  • Elementary school:Mason City

Utilities

  • Water:Private Well
  • Sewer:Septic Tank

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$1,250,000

Features and amenities

  • Amenities:Crown Molding, Paneled Doors, Pantry, Rear Stairs

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