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!
For sale
Price cut: $24K (8/26)
$275,000
301 1st St NW, Elkader, IA 52043
4beds
2,726sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1898
7,840 Square Feet Lot
$264,400 Zestimate®
$101/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Large office spaceBalcony with railingsCorner lotWraparound porchFront porchFamily room
- 324 days
- 335
- 19
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Gerald Adams 563-880-2304,
Adams Auction & Real Estate, LLC
Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 20254952
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
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, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: 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: $101/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $210,380
- Annual tax amount: $3,837
- Date on market: 10/9/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 324 days
- Road surface type: Black Top, Hard Surface Road
Estimated market value
$264,400
$251,000 - $278,000
$2,275/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/26/2026 | Price change | $275,000-8%$101/sqft |
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| 6/11/2026 | Price change | $299,000-5%$110/sqft |
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| 10/9/2025 | Listed for sale | $314,900$116/sqft |
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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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Neighborhood: 52043
Nearby schools
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.
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