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Price cut: $15.9K (6/11)

$299,000

301 1st St NW, Elkader, IA 52043

4beds

2,726sqft

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1898

7,840 Square Feet Lot

$285,700 Zestimate^®

$110/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Large office spaceBalcony with railingsCorner lotWraparound porchFront porchFamily room

This is a must-see Queen Anne Victorian 4-bedroom, 3 bath home with a wraparound porch located at 301 1st Street NW in Elkader. Ia. The home is on a corner lot one block from Central Community School and two blocks from downtown. The house features a front porch and balcony with railings that have recently been replaced. The spacious kitchen was recently remodeled in 2022 and connects to a full bath and large office space. The main floor has an open concept with a family room and parlor that can be separated by pocket doors should you choose. The second-floor features four bedrooms and two 3/4 baths. The second-floor hallway provides access to the attic as well as a huge storage area that wraps behind the master bedroom! This home has so much more you must see it in person!

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
3/4 bathrooms: 3

Rooms

Room types: 1st Floor Entry, Bonus Room, Dining Room Separate, Family Room, Great Room, Living Room Separate

Primary bedroom

Level: Second
Area: 225 Square Feet
Dimensions: 15x15

Other

Level: Upper

Other

Level: Main

Other

Level: Lower

Dining room

Level: Main
Area: 320 Square Feet
Dimensions: 16x20

Family room

Level: Main
Area: 266 Square Feet
Dimensions: 19x14

Kitchen

Level: Main
Area: 342 Square Feet
Dimensions: 18x19

Living room

Level: Main
Area: 272 Square Feet
Dimensions: 16x17

Heating

Radiant

Cooling

Window Unit(s)

Appliances

Included: Built-In Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Disposal, MicroHood, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Conditioner
Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Features

Cathedral Ceiling(s), Rear Stairs
Flooring: Hardwood
Doors: Pocket Doors
Basement: Block,Interior Entry,Floor Drain,Unfinished
Has fireplace: No
Fireplace features: None

Interior area

Total interior livable area: 2,726 sqft
Finished area below ground: 0

Property

Parking

Parking features: None

Features

Patio & porch: Deck-Wrap Around, Deck, Covered, Porch, Wrap Around
Exterior features: Balcony

Lot

Size: 7,840 Square Feet
Dimensions: 66x120
Features: Corner Lot, Level

Details

Parcel number: 2523309004
Zoning: R-1
Special conditions: Standard

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Aluminum Siding, Stone
Roof: Shingle,Wood

Condition

Year built: 1898

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Features: Sidewalks
Security: Smoke Detector(s)

Location

Region: Elkader

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $110/sqft
Tax assessed value: $210,380
Annual tax amount: $3,837
Date on market: 10/9/2025
Cumulative days on market: 278 days
Road surface type: Black Top, Hard Surface Road

Estimated market value

$285,700

$271,000 - $300,000

$2,005/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
6/11/2026	Price change	$299,000-5%$110/sqft
Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID #20254952 Report a problem
10/9/2025	Listed for sale	$314,900$116/sqft
Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID #20254952 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$3,582 +5.4%	$210,380 +19.7%
2024	$3,398 +4.4%	$175,697
2023	$3,254 +8%	$175,697 +28.3%
2022	$3,012 +10.1%	$136,935
2021	$2,736 -4.6%	$136,935 +5.2%
2020	$2,869 +8.7%	$130,147
2019	$2,639 -3.2%	$130,147 +8.5%
2018	$2,726 +13.5%	$119,949
2017	$2,402 +10%	$119,949 +8.6%
2015	$2,184 +3.1%	$110,456
2014	$2,118 +1.5%	$110,456
2013	$2,086 +0.1%	$110,456
2012	$2,084 -7.5%	$110,456
2011	$2,252 +6%	$110,456 -8.3%
2010	$2,124 +23.8%	$120,456
2007	$1,716 +11.1%	--
2005	$1,544	--

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Climate risks

Neighborhood: 52043

Getting around

58 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

45 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Nearby schools

GreatSchools rating

5/10
Elkader Elementary School
Grades: PK-6Distance: 0.1 mi
7/10
Central Community Jr-Sr High School
Grades: 7-12Distance: 0.1 mi

Schools provided by the listing agent

Elementary: Central Community -Elkader
Middle: Central
High: Central Community CSD - Elkader

Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR 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.