For sale

$158,000

325 1st St NW, Mason City, IA 50401

3beds

2baths

1,428sqft

$1,168/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1924

-- sqft lot

$152,700 Zestimate^®

$111/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Fully renovated modern livingNew flooringUpgraded electrical and plumbingFreshly painted wallsNew carpetSpacious layoutNew roof

Experience fully renovated modern living in Mason City. Meticulously rebuilt from the studs, this beautiful home combines historic charm with brand-new, worry-free infrastructure. Key Features: Complete Modernization: Gutted and redone, featuring a new roof, upgraded electrical and plumbing, 2 high-efficiency furnaces and AC unit. Enjoy freshly painted walls, new cabinets, new carpet, new flooring, and stylish light fixtures throughout the entire home. Spacious Layout: Offers 3 comfortable bedrooms and 2 full, completely updated bathrooms. Features a dedicated main floor laundry area for ultimate accessibility. Prime Location: Ideally situated just a few blocks from the heart of downtown Mason City. Enjoy easy access to the vibrant local community, including Central Park, Plaza restaurants and shops, and the local ice arena. Financing available! Home ownership deed restriction. Come see this beautiful transformation today! (Agent on Habitat Board.)

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Main level bathrooms: 1

Bedroom 1

Description: All new & fresh!
Level: Upper
Area: 153
Dimensions: 17 x 9

Bedroom 2

Description: All new & fresh!
Level: Upper
Area: 100
Dimensions: 10 x 10

Bedroom 3

Description: All new & fresh!
Level: Upper
Area: 99
Dimensions: 11 x 9

Bathroom 1

Features: Shower, Tub

Dining room

Features: Formal Dining

Family room

Description: All new & fresh!
Level: Main
Area: 130
Dimensions: 10 x 13

Kitchen

Description: Beautiful new cabinets!
Level: Main
Area: 110
Dimensions: 11 x 10

Heating

Forced Air

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Dishwasher

Features

Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood, Carpet
Windows: Double Hung
Basement: Crawl Space,Partial
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 2,052
Total interior livable area: 1,428 sqft

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Detached, Concrete
Garage spaces: 2

Features

Levels: Two

Details

Parcel number: 070921100100
Zoning description: Z3 - General Urban District

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Block
Foundation: Block, Crawl
Roof: Asphalt

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1924

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: CITY
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Security: Smoke Detector(s)
Subdivision: IA

Location

Region: Mason City

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $111/sqft
Tax assessed value: $69,480
Annual tax amount: $634
Date on market: 8/1/2026

Estimated market value

$152,700

$145,000 - $160,000

$947/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
8/1/2026	Listed for sale	$158,000+110.7%$111/sqft
Source: Greater Mason BOR #260563 Report a problem
6/22/2023	Sold	$75,000$53/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2024	$1,032 +4.5%	$66,300
2023	$988 -0.6%	$66,300 +32.9%
2022	$994 -15.1%	$49,880 +3.3%
2021	$1,170 +8.8%	$48,290 -10.6%
2020	$1,075	$53,990
2019	$1,075	$53,990 -5.2%
2018	--	$56,940
2017	$1,068 +0.2%	--
2016	$1,066	--
2015	$1,066 -6.8%	--
2014	$1,144 +4%	--
2013	$1,100 +8.9%	--
2012	$1,010 -0.6%	--
2011	$1,016 +3.9%	--
2010	$978 +9.4%	--
2009	$894 +3%	--
2008	$868 +11.6%	--
2007	$778	--

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Principal & interest
$1,547
Mortgage insurance
$0
Property taxes
$170
Home insurance
$105
HOA fees
$0
Utilities
Not included

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Climate risks

Neighborhood: 50401

Getting around

78 / 100

Very Walkable

30 / 100

Some Transit

93 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Nearby schools

GreatSchools rating

5/10
Lincoln Intermediate School
Grades: 5-6Distance: 1.3 mi
4/10
John Adams Middle School
Grades: 7-8Distance: 2 mi
5/10
Mason City High School
Grades: 9-12Distance: 2.1 mi

Schools provided by the listing agent

Middle: John Adams,Lincoln Intermediate Sch,Newman
District: Mason City

Source: Greater Mason BOR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.