James Kesterson

Ft. Dodge IA

Kesterson Realty Inc

99 Closed Sales

$23.1M Total Value

$40K - $1.1M Price Range

$233.5K Average Price

Prior 5 years

About James

Jim Kesterson was born and raised in Fort Dodge, Iowa. He graduated from Fort Dodge in 1974. Jim started his work career delivering papers for The Fort Dodge Messenger while also working at Brechwolds Grocery Store on the southside. After graduating from high school, he started at Iowa Central Community College but left school to purchase & operate a restaurant in Badger, Ia. The restaurant name was Kesterson's Badger Inn Restaurant. In 1984 Kesterson Realty Inc became a operantly company which continues today. In 1990, when Appraisal Certification came to Iowa, he became a Certified General Real Property Appraisal.

Home Types: Lot/Land, Commercial, Townhouse, House, Condo

Years of Experience: 16

Transaction History

1 Year
2 Year
5 Year

Seller Deals
Total Deals	10
Total Value	$3,301,900
Average Sale Price	$330,190
Price Range	$43K - $765K

Buyer Deals
Total Deals	4
Total Value	$488,900
Average Sale Price	$122,225
Price Range	$55K - $159K

1 Year View by Quarter

Seller Deals
Total Deals	23
Total Value	$7,546,500
Average Sale Price	$328,109
Price Range	$43K - $1.1M

Buyer Deals
Total Deals	5
Total Value	$1,043,900
Average Sale Price	$208,780
Price Range	$55K - $555K

2 Year View by Quarter

Seller Deals
Total Deals	86
Total Value	$21,485,932
Average Sale Price	$249,836
Price Range	$30K - $1.1M

Buyer Deals
Total Deals	13
Total Value	$1,631,400
Average Sale Price	$125,492
Price Range	$10K - $555K

5 Year View

Neighborhoods James is Experienced In

Fort Dodge

84 Sales
Webster City

2 Sales

James's Recent Active Listings

$79,900
- Land
- 0.36 Acre
- $221,944 per Acre
Lot 129 E 2nd St

Webster City, IA
Welcome to an exceptional opportunity adjacent to a commercial property in Webster City. .36-acre lot south of 129 E 2nd St, this property offers the perfect opportunity for further development, weather you're looking to expand your operations, additional parking spaces, or build a new business. Call Stephanie Bishop 515-227-8627 or Jim Kesterson 515-570-0672

James Kesterson Kesterson Realty Inc

$190,000
- Land
- 2.63 Acres
- $72,243 per Acre
1527 28th Ave N

Fort Dodge, IA
Vacant land ready to be developed.

James Kesterson Kesterson Realty Inc

$90,000
- Land
- 0.98 Acre
- $91,837 per Acre
Lot #5 Ftd Diersen 2nd Addition

Fort Dodge, IA
Commercial lot for Sale. City utilities are in place to serve this property. A great commercial development opportunity. Call Jim Kesterson today to put in your offer.

James Kesterson Kesterson Realty Inc

$165,000
- Land
- 11 Acres
- $15,000 per Acre
2650 200th St

Fort Dodge, IA
11 acres located west of the Gator Center. Subject to Survey/Assessments and taxes will be based on survey. 4 Additional acres to the front of this are also available for sale.

James Kesterson Kesterson Realty Inc

$2,090,950
- Land
- 36 Acres
- $58,586 per Acre
TBD Lot 11 1st Ave S

Fort Dodge, IA
Commercial Lot 11

James Kesterson Kesterson Realty Inc

$615,000
- Land
- 10 Acres
- $61,500 per Acre
TBD Lot 10 1st Ave S

Fort Dodge, IA
Commercial Lot 10

James Kesterson Kesterson Realty Inc

$650,000
- Land
- 11 Acres
- $61,787 per Acre
TBD Lot 8 1st Ave S

Fort Dodge, IA
Commercial Lot 8.

James Kesterson Kesterson Realty Inc

$760,000
- Land
- 13 Acres
- $60,751 per Acre
TBD- Lot 7 1st Ave S

Fort Dodge, IA
Commercial Lot 7.

James Kesterson Kesterson Realty Inc

$250,000
- Land
- 3.72 Acres
- $67,204 per Acre
TBD- Lot 6 1st Ave S

Fort Dodge, IA
Commercial Lot 6.

James Kesterson Kesterson Realty Inc

Recently Sold

$545,000

Sold May 29, 2026
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 4,927 Sq Ft
833 Northwood Ave

Fort Dodge, IA
- 1% Below List
- $111/SF
- 209 Days On Market
- Current Est. Value $439K
James Kesterson Kesterson Realty Inc

$179,000

Sold Dec 30, 2025
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,428 Sq Ft
1026 S 26th St

Fort Dodge, IA
- 8% Below List
- $125/SF
- 27 Days On Market
- Current Est. Value $172K
James Kesterson Kesterson Realty Inc

$180,000

Sold Nov 13, 2025
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,104 Sq Ft
2223 19th Ave N

Fort Dodge, IA
- 5% Below List
- $163/SF
- 47 Days On Market
- Current Est. Value $177K
James Kesterson Kesterson Realty Inc

$765,000

Sold Aug 1, 2025
- 4 Beds
- 3.5 Baths
- 3,400 Sq Ft
1706 20th Ave N

Fort Dodge, IA
- $225/SF
- 49 Days On Market
- Current Est. Value $748K
James Kesterson Kesterson Realty Inc

$405,000

Sold Jul 15, 2025
- Land
- 8.07 Acre Lot
TBD- Lot 4 S 42nd St

Fort Dodge, IA
- 16% Below List
- 661 Days On Market
James Kesterson Kesterson Realty Inc

$123,000

Sold Jul 15, 2025
- Land
- 1.53 Acre Lot
TBD- Lot 2 S 42nd St

Fort Dodge, IA
- 7% Above List
- 661 Days On Market
James Kesterson Kesterson Realty Inc

$72,000

Sold May 2, 2025
- Land
- 0.75 Acre Lot
1193 Fountain Cir

Fort Dodge, IA
- 9% Below List
- 258 Days On Market
James Kesterson Kesterson Realty Inc

$239,900

Sold Apr 1, 2025
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,560 Sq Ft
211 Country Club Dr

Fort Dodge, IA
- 4% Below List
- $154/SF
- 280 Days On Market
James Kesterson Kesterson Realty Inc

$303,000

Sold Mar 21, 2025
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,540 Sq Ft
725 Crest Ave

Fort Dodge, IA
- 8% Below List
- $119/SF
- 66 Days On Market
- Current Est. Value $294K
James Kesterson Kesterson Realty Inc

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James Kesterson

(515) 417-1097

Kesterson Realty Inc

(515) 417-1097

James Kesterson

About James

Transaction History

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Buyer Deals

Production Over Time

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Seller Deals

Buyer Deals

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Neighborhoods James is Experienced In

James' Listings and Deals

James's Recent Active Listings

Recently Sold