For sale

Price cut: $15K (5/22)

$100,000

552 8th St SE, Mason City, IA 50401

3beds

1baths

1,461sqft

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1906

8,712 Square Feet Lot

$96,300 Zestimate^®

$68/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Detached garageEnclosed porchNice open kitchenThree bedroom property

Welcome to this charming three bedroom property tucked away on the southeast side of mason city on the corner of 8th and Carolina Ave. This home offers a great option with everything you need to move right in as well as options to make this home improved and your very own. Inside you will find three bedrooms and one bathroom on the upper level with a nice open kitchen, open formal dinning room, spacious living room, and a great entry area with open banister that catches the eye as you walk in the front door off the enclosed porch all off the main level of the home. followed by the potential of a living quarters in the basement with partially finished open living area and an additional non conforming 4th bedroom option. The basement has its own separate room for laundry and the utility items. Large yard off the back of the house with detached garage. Schedule a personal showing today to see it in person!

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1

Bedroom 1

Level: Upper
Area: 117
Dimensions: 13 x 9

Bedroom 2

Level: Upper
Area: 104
Dimensions: 13 x 8

Bedroom 3

Level: Upper
Area: 104
Dimensions: 13 x 8

Dining room

Level: Main
Area: 144
Dimensions: 12 x 12

Kitchen

Level: Main
Area: 132
Dimensions: 12 x 11

Living room

Level: Main
Area: 169
Dimensions: 13 x 13

Heating

Forced Air

Cooling

Window Unit(s)

Features

Basement: Full,Partially Finished
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,685
Total interior livable area: 1,461 sqft

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 1
Parking features: Detached, Other
Garage spaces: 1

Features

Levels: One and One Half

Lot

Size: 8,712 Square Feet
Dimensions: 66 x 132

Details

Parcel number: 071037900800
Zoning description: Z2 - Sub-Urban District

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Vinyl Siding
Foundation: Block
Roof: Asphalt

Condition

Year built: 1906

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: IA

Location

Region: Mason City

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $68/sqft
Tax assessed value: $94,740
Annual tax amount: $1,428
Date on market: 4/19/2026

Estimated market value

$96,300

$91,000 - $101,000

$1,339/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
5/22/2026	Price change	$100,000-13%$68/sqft
Source: Greater Mason BOR #260248 Report a problem
4/27/2026	Price change	$115,000-11.5%$79/sqft
Source: Greater Mason BOR #260248 Report a problem
4/19/2026	Listed for sale	$130,000+160%$89/sqft
Source: Greater Mason BOR #260248 Report a problem
3/10/2021	Sold	$50,000-16.5%$34/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
7/16/2016	Listing removed	$59,900$41/sqft
Source: RE/MAX Heartland Realtors #160154 Report a problem
3/2/2016	Listed for sale	$59,900+172.3%$41/sqft
Source: RE/MAX Heartland Realtors #160154 Report a problem
11/14/2014	Sold	$22,000-42%$15/sqft
Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #5438526 Report a problem
7/12/2014	Price change	$37,900-11.7%$26/sqft
Source: CENTURY 21 Preferred #140305 Report a problem
6/12/2014	Price change	$42,900-10.4%$29/sqft
Source: CENTURY 21 Preferred #140305 Report a problem
4/29/2014	Price change	$47,900-7.8%$33/sqft
Source: CENTURY 21 Preferred #140305 Report a problem
4/24/2014	Price change	$51,975$36/sqft
Source: Century 21 Preferred #20956 Report a problem
2/28/2014	Listed for sale	--
Source: Auction.com Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2024	$1,388 -3.5%	$89,250
2023	$1,438 -1.6%	$89,250 +22.8%
2022	$1,461 +3%	$72,650 +2.3%
2021	$1,418 +8.8%	$71,000 +8.5%
2020	$1,303	$65,410
2019	$1,303	$65,410 -0.2%
2018	--	$65,510
2017	$832	--
2016	$832	--
2015	$832 -26.1%	--
2014	$1,126 +23.2%	--
2013	$914 +5.8%	--
2012	$864 -3.1%	--
2011	$892 +4.7%	--
2010	$852 +12.1%	--
2009	$760 +3%	--
2008	$738 +0.3%	--
2007	$736	--

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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

47 / 100

Car-Dependent

25 / 100

Some Transit

46 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Nearby schools

GreatSchools rating

5/10
Lincoln Intermediate School
Grades: 5-6Distance: 0.7 mi
4/10
John Adams Middle School
Grades: 7-8Distance: 1.2 mi
5/10
Mason City High School
Grades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 mi

Schools provided by the listing agent

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.