Perched on a hill overlooking the downtown and Turkey River area. This charming 2-story home offers character, potential, and a bird's eye view from its back deck. Being Located near the historic downtown area of Elkader, this 3-bedroom, 1-bath home blends small-town charm with endless opportunity. Built in 1900, the home offers character with its entryway railing, large beam support structed look, open downstairs floor plan and built in China hutch. All new windows have been installed within the last 3 years. While the property could use some TLC, it offers great potential for a starter home, investment property, rental, renovation project or just make it your home. Enjoy being within walking distance to downtown shopping, restaurants, city parks, biking and walking trails, Frisbee golf, the public swimming pool, and great fishing access along the river. Whether you're relaxing on the back deck overlooking town, enjoying a fire on the lower terrace of the back yard or spending the day enjoying all the outdoor recreation nearby, this property offers a location that’s hard to beat. Bring your vision and make this hillside home your own.
Sold for $134,000
$134,000
311 2nd St NE, Elkader, IA 52043
3beds
1,602sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
0.29 Acres Lot
$134,100 Zestimate®
$84/sqft
$1,196 Estimated rent
Home value
$134,100
Estimated sales range
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Lance Amsden 563-880-8264,
EXIT Realty Driftless Group
Bought with:
Brandi Herman, S73641000
EXIT Realty Driftless Group
Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 20261975
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Other
- Level: Upper
Other
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Vented Exhaust Fan, Gas Water Heater, Water Softener Owned
- Laundry: 1st Floor
Features
- Basement: Stone/Rock,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,602 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: 2 Stall, Garage Door Opener, Oversized, Workshop in Garage
- Carport spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City
Lot
- Size: 0.29 Acres
- Dimensions: 116x110 approximate
- Features: Hillside, Sloped
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 2223157020
- Zoning: R-1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding, Hardboard Siding, Vertical Siding
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Sidewalks
Location
- Region: Elkader
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Concrete, Hard Surface Road
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/17/2026 | Sold | $134,000$84/sqft |
Source:  Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID #20261975 Report a problem | ||
| 5/13/2026 | Pending sale | $134,000$84/sqft |
Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID #20261975 Report a problem | ||
| 5/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $134,000$84/sqft |
Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID #20261975 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | -- |
| 2024 | $238 -81% | $98,461 -0.1% |
| 2023 | $1,250 +13.2% | $98,566 +26.2% |
| 2022 | $1,104 -3.5% | $78,090 |
| 2021 | $1,144 -28.8% | $78,090 +5% |
| 2020 | $1,607 +7.6% | $74,372 |
| 2019 | $1,493 -3.2% | $74,372 +7.3% |
| 2018 | $1,543 +149.6% | $69,282 |
| 2017 | $618 -19.7% | $69,282 -0.4% |
| 2015 | $770 -28.4% | $69,538 |
| 2014 | $1,076 -7.6% | $69,538 |
| 2013 | $1,164 +83.6% | $69,538 +3.3% |
| 2012 | $634 -18.5% | $67,298 |
| 2011 | $778 +10.2% | $67,298 +1.4% |
| 2010 | $706 +6.3% | $66,372 |
| 2007 | $664 +43.1% | -- |
| 2005 | $464 | -- |
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Neighborhood: 52043
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Elkader Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.2 mi
- 7/10Central Community Jr-Sr High SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 0.2 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.
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