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Sold for $195,000
  • $195,000

    821 College St, Cedar Falls, IA 50613

    5beds
    2,264sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1890
    0.3 Acres Lot
    $206,500 Zestimate®
    $86/sqft
    $1,774 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $206,500

    $196,000 - $217,000

    $1,774/mo

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    What's special

    Stained glass accentsEat-in islandComfortable main floor bedroom
    Discover a spacious and classic Victorian-era residence at 821 College Street in Cedar Falls, offering approximately 2,264 sq ft of flexible living space with 5 bedrooms and one and ¾ baths. Built in 1890, this home’s layout is thoughtfully designed for everyday living and potential personalization. Upon entry, stained glass accents create a memorable first impression. The main level features a large separate dining room with built-in cabinetry just off the kitchen with an eat-in island. The living room opens with an abundance of natural light, and leads to the comfortable main floor bedroom. Upstairs, four additional bedrooms and a ¾ bath provide room for family, hobbies, or home office space. Step outside to enjoy a large attached privacy deck perfect for outdoor gatherings or quiet mornings with coffee. A standout feature of this property is the 4-stall tandem garage, offering abundant space for vehicles, storage, and workshop space. Perfect any hobby enthusiast. While this home has seen changes over time and offers a canvas for improvement, its scale and character give buyers a rare opportunity to shape a historic Cedar Falls property to their vision. With thoughtful updates, this distinct Victorian home can be both comfortably functional and uniquely yours.

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Valerie Wolfensperger 319-415-4327,

    Oakridge Real Estate

    Bought with:

    Danielle Morris, S614440

    Berkshire Hathaway Home Services One Realty Centre

    Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 20260166MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 5
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    • 3/4 bathrooms: 1
    Other
    • Level: Upper
    Other
    • Level: Main
    Other
    • Level: Lower
    Heating
    • Forced Air
    Cooling
    • Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
    Features
    • Basement: Unfinished
    • Has fireplace: No
    • Fireplace features: None
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 2,264 sqft
    • Finished area below ground: 0

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 3
    • Parking features: 3 or More Stalls, Detached Garage, Oversized
    • Carport spaces: 3
    Features
    • Patio & porch: Deck
    Lot
    • Size: 0.30 Acres
    • Dimensions: 100x132
    • Features: Corner Lot
    Details
    • Parcel number: 891411478005
    • Zoning: R-1
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Slate
    • Roof: Shingle
    Condition
    • Year built: 1890

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Cedar Falls

    Other

    Other facts
    • Road surface type: Concrete

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    4/10/2026Sold$195,000-9.3%$86/sqft
    Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID #20260166 Report a problem
    3/31/2026Pending sale$214,900$95/sqft
    Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID #20260166 Report a problem
    3/16/2026Price change$214,900-8.6%$95/sqft
    Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID #20260166 Report a problem
    3/3/2026Price change$235,000-6%$104/sqft
    Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID #20260166 Report a problem
    2/22/2026Price change$250,000-9.1%$110/sqft
    Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID #20260166 Report a problem
    2/5/2026Price change$275,000-4.2%$121/sqft
    Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID #20260166 Report a problem
    1/23/2026Pending sale$287,000$127/sqft
    Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID #20260166 Report a problem
    1/10/2026Listed for sale$287,000+59.4%$127/sqft
    Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID #20260166 Report a problem
    2/28/2019Sold$180,000-4.8%$80/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    1/21/2019Pending sale$189,000$83/sqft
    Source: Harbaugh Winninger #20182559 Report a problem
    9/6/2018Price change$189,000-2.6%$83/sqft
    Source: Harbaugh Winninger #20182559 Report a problem
    7/27/2018Price change$194,000-0.5%$86/sqft
    Source: Iowa Realty #20182559 Report a problem
    7/16/2018Price change$195,000-1.5%$86/sqft
    Source: Iowa Realty #20182559 Report a problem
    5/15/2018Listed for sale$198,000+10.1%$87/sqft
    Source: Harbaugh Winninger #20182559 Report a problem
    6/27/2009Listing removed$179,900$79/sqft
    Source: foreclosure.com Report a problem
    2/9/2009Listed for sale$179,900-9.6%$79/sqft
    Source: foreclosure.com Report a problem
    12/23/2008Listing removed$198,900$88/sqft
    Source: foreclosure.com Report a problem
    12/11/2008Listed for sale$198,900+34.2%$88/sqft
    Source: foreclosure.com Report a problem
    9/30/2008Sold$148,229$65/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$4,380 +2.9%$308,010 +13.2%
    2024$4,255 +3.7%$272,170
    2023$4,103 -1.2%$272,170 +22.5%
    2022$4,153 +6.2%$222,270
    2021$3,911 +2.6%$222,270 +5.8%
    2020$3,813 +1.4%$210,020 +0.5%
    2019$3,759 +0.2%$208,880 +2.9%
    2018$3,751 0%$203,000
    2017$3,752 +4.6%$203,000
    2016$3,588 $203,000
    2015$3,588 +1.3%$203,000
    2014$3,542 -0.4%$203,000 -3.9%
    2012$3,556 +41.5%$211,320
    2011$2,514 -23.2%$211,320 +40.9%
    2010$3,272 +4.1%$150,000 -24.3%
    2009$3,143 +2%$198,130
    2008$3,083 +3.4%$198,130 +7%
    2007$2,981 -1.7%$185,160
    2006$3,032 +17.7%$185,160
    2005$2,575 +2.3%$185,160 +39.5%
    2003$2,517 +0.8%$132,760
    2002$2,497 +7.9%$132,760 +18%
    2001$2,314 $112,500

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 50613

    Nearby schools

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    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Hansen
    • Middle: Holmes Junior High
    • High: Cedar Falls High

    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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