Enjoy small-town charm and modern updates in this 4-bedroom home on a corner lot in beautiful Elkader. Ideally located just blocks from downtown and the historic Keystone Bridge, the home offers a large living room, formal dining room, and a main-floor primary suite. The upper level includes three additional bedrooms and a full bath. Start your home-buying journey by securing pre-approval with your preferred lender, then connect with your trusted real estate agent.
For sale
$185,000
108 2nd St SW, Elkader, IA 52043
4beds
1,856sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1889
3,920 Square Feet Lot
$177,800 Zestimate®
$100/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Formal dining roomCorner lotMain-floor primary suiteThree additional bedrooms
- 157 days
- 286
- 12
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jeff Marcks 319-231-9037,
EXIT Realty Driftless Group
Source: East Central Iowa AOR as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 154456
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Bedroom 1
- Level: Main
- Area: 207.5 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13'10 x 15
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 170 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17' x 10'
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 9
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
- Area: 104 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 8
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 133.25 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13'8 x 9'9
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 506 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23 x 22
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: None
- Laundry: Lower Level
Features
- Basement: Partial
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,856 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,856
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Build-in/Under
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Details: Electricity
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Patio & porch: Porch
Lot
- Size: 3,920 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 2894
Details
- Parcel number: 2523313004
- Zoning: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl
- Foundation: Other
- Roof: Steel
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1889
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Community Sewer
- Water: Community
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: ELKADER NE PT LOT 4 BLK 17
Location
- Region: Elkader
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $100/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $89,308
- Annual tax amount: $2,282
- Date on market: 4/24/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 98 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Financing
Estimated market value
$177,800
$169,000 - $187,000
$1,710/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/22/2026 | Listed for sale | $185,000$100/sqft |
Source:  East Central Iowa AOR as distributed by MLS GRID #154456 Report a problem | ||
| 4/24/2026 | Pending sale | $185,000$100/sqft |
Source:  Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID #20261709 Report a problem | ||
| 4/24/2026 | Contingent | $185,000$100/sqft |
Source: East Central Iowa AOR as distributed by MLS GRID #154456 Report a problem | ||
| 4/24/2026 | Listed for sale | $185,000+170.1%$100/sqft |
Source: East Central Iowa AOR as distributed by MLS GRID #154456 Report a problem | ||
| 2/24/2017 | Sold | $68,500$37/sqft |
Source: East Central Iowa AOR as distributed by MLS GRID #129011 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,026 +10.6% | $89,308 -10.5% |
| 2024 | $1,832 +6.1% | $99,754 |
| 2023 | $1,726 +8.1% | $99,754 +27.3% |
| 2022 | $1,596 +9.2% | $78,385 |
| 2021 | $1,462 -10% | $78,385 +4.3% |
| 2020 | $1,624 +8.2% | $75,129 |
| 2019 | $1,501 -7.7% | $75,129 +7.9% |
| 2018 | $1,627 +26.9% | $69,624 |
| 2017 | $1,282 -11% | $69,624 +7.3% |
| 2015 | $1,440 +2.9% | $64,901 |
| 2014 | $1,400 +1.2% | $64,901 |
| 2013 | $1,384 +1.8% | $64,901 |
| 2012 | $1,360 +4.5% | $64,901 |
| 2011 | $1,302 +5.5% | $64,901 +1.7% |
| 2010 | $1,234 | $63,803 |
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Neighborhood: 52043
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Elkader - Central
- Middle: Elkader-Central
- High: Elkader-Central
Source: East Central Iowa AOR as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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