Exceptional investment opportunity in the heart of Cedar Falls! This well-maintained duplex sits in a prime central location between the vibrant College Hill district and historic Main Street, putting tenants minutes from UNI, shopping, dining, and entertainment. Both units feature fully split utilities. Five off-street parking spots provide ample space for tenants. Both units are currently occupied, delivering immediate cash flow from day one. Versatile potential makes this property a standout: capitalize on Cedar Falls' strong rental demand with traditional long-term tenants, tap into the short-term Airbnb market driven by UNI events and Cedar Valley visitors, or house hack by living in one unit while the other covers your mortgage. Whether you're a seasoned investor expanding your portfolio or a first-time buyer looking to offset housing costs, this turnkey duplex checks every box. Properties this conveniently located with this much flexibility don't last long in the Cedar Valley market!
For sale
$179,900
526 W 8th St, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
5beds
--baths
2,208sqft
Duplex
Built in 1900
-- sqft lot
$166,800 Zestimate®
$81/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Five off-street parking spots
- 47 days |
- 557 |
- 15 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jared Hottle 319-288-5382,
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services One Realty Centre
Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 20262184
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Basement: Stone/Rock
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,208
- Total interior livable area: 2,208 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,190
- Finished area below ground: 1,190
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Assigned, Paved, None
- Uncovered spaces: 5
Lot
- Size: 8,712 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 66x132
Details
- Parcel number: 891412354001
- Zoning: R-2
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Duplex
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Elec Individual Meters, Gas Individual Meters, Water - Multiple Meters
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: D C OVERMANS ADDITION
Location
- Region: Cedar Falls
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $81/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $165,000
- Annual tax amount: $3,556
- Date on market: 5/19/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 48 days
- Lease term: Over 9 Months
- Tenant pays: Electricity, Gas, Trash Collection, Water
Estimated market value
$166,800
$158,000 - $175,000
$904/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/19/2026 | Listed for sale | $179,900-2.7%$81/sqft |
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| 3/4/2026 | Listing removed | $184,900$84/sqft |
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| 2/3/2026 | Price change | $184,900-2.6%$84/sqft |
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| 10/28/2025 | Price change | $189,900-5%$86/sqft |
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| 9/4/2025 | Listed for sale | $199,900+21.2%$91/sqft |
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| 7/23/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 6/26/2024 | Listed for rent | $900 |
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| 3/15/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 3/12/2024 | Listed for rent | $900+27.7% |
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| 3/8/2024 | Sold | $165,000-2.9%$75/sqft |
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| 1/31/2024 | Pending sale | $169,900$77/sqft |
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| 1/29/2024 | Price change | $169,900-12.8%$77/sqft |
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| 8/23/2023 | Price change | $194,900-2.5%$88/sqft |
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| 7/18/2023 | Listed for sale | $199,900+26.9%$91/sqft |
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| 10/28/2021 | Sold | $157,500-1.5%$71/sqft |
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| 8/5/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 5/27/2021 | Listed for rent | $705 |
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| 10/5/2020 | Listing removed | $159,900$72/sqft |
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| 7/17/2020 | Price change | $159,900+5.3%$72/sqft |
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| 7/16/2020 | Listed for sale | $151,900-3.8%$69/sqft |
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| 10/6/2018 | Listing removed | $157,900$72/sqft |
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| 6/6/2018 | Listed for sale | $157,900-1.3%$72/sqft |
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| 9/17/2017 | Listing removed | $159,900$72/sqft |
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| 8/7/2017 | Price change | $159,900-4.3%$72/sqft |
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| 7/12/2017 | Price change | $167,000-1.7%$76/sqft |
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| 5/18/2017 | Listed for sale | $169,900+17.2%$77/sqft |
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| 11/27/2013 | Sold | $145,000$66/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,556 +2.9% | $165,000 -25.3% |
| 2024 | $3,455 -2.7% | $221,000 |
| 2023 | $3,551 -1.7% | $221,000 +14.9% |
| 2022 | $3,611 +6.6% | $192,360 -0.5% |
| 2021 | $3,388 +2% | $193,260 +6.2% |
| 2020 | $3,321 +8% | $181,940 |
| 2019 | $3,075 +0.2% | $181,940 +9.6% |
| 2018 | $3,068 +0% | $166,040 |
| 2017 | $3,068 +4.6% | $166,040 |
| 2016 | $2,934 | $166,040 |
| 2015 | $2,934 +9.6% | $166,040 +8.2% |
| 2014 | $2,676 +3.6% | $153,430 |
| 2012 | $2,582 +16.4% | $153,430 |
| 2011 | $2,219 +1.5% | $153,430 +15.9% |
| 2010 | $2,186 +4.1% | $132,400 |
| 2009 | $2,100 +2% | $132,400 |
| 2008 | $2,060 +3.4% | $132,400 +7% |
| 2007 | $1,992 -1.7% | $123,740 |
| 2006 | $2,026 +16.1% | $123,740 |
| 2005 | $1,746 +2.3% | $123,740 +37.5% |
| 2003 | $1,706 +0.8% | $89,990 |
| 2002 | $1,692 +7.9% | $89,990 +18% |
| 2001 | $1,569 | $76,260 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 50613
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Lincoln Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.1 mi
- 9/10Holmes Junior High SchoolGrades: 7-9Distance: 1 mi
- 7/10Cedar Falls High SchoolGrades: 10-12Distance: 1.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Lincoln Elementary CF
- Middle: Holmes Junior High
- High: Cedar Falls High
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- Iowa
- Black Hawk County
- Cedar Falls
- 50613
- 526 W 8th St
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