Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $203,500 on Sep 1, 2016
118 N ELLEN ST
CEDAR FALLS, IA 50613
5
Beds
3.5
Baths
1,695 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.28 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1970
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
10
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.
Valuation
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$203,500 · Sep 1, 2016
Tax & Assessment
Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,992 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$332,530 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$37,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$294,630
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$280,710
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$332,530
Property Facts
Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
CountyBLACK HAWK
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.28
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Patio · 142 ft²Porch · 112 ft²
Transaction History(1)
Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.
MHE
Holmes Junior High SchoolA
Middle · Grades 7–9 · 0.5 mi
Cedar Falls High SchoolA-
High · Grades 10–12 · 0.7 mi
North Cedar Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 1.5 mi
District: Cedar Falls Community School District
Neighborhood · ZIP 50613These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.
CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.93
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.78
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.12
Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.
Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.27%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.15%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.43,092
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.332 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$82,430
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$101,964
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.34 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.61%
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How this home compares
118 N Ellen St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.
- Bigger than 80% of homes in Black Hawk County
- Has a bigger lot than 68% of homes in Black Hawk County
How it measures up in Cedar Falls 50613
The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Cedar Falls 50613.
Living area1,695 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,415 ft²Bigger
Bigger than 69% of homes nearby
Lot size0.28 ac
SmallerTypical 0.24 acBigger
Bigger than 60% of homes nearby
Year built1970
OlderTypical 1974Newer
Newer than 47% of homes nearby
| Measure | This home | Cedar Falls 50613 | Black Hawk County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living areabigger than | 1,695 ft² | 69% of homes | 80% of homes |
| Lot sizebigger than | 0.28 ac | 60% of homes | 68% of homes |
| Year builtnewer than | 1970 | 47% of homes | 61% of homes |
About 118 N Ellen St
When did 118 N Ellen St, Cedar Falls, IA last sell?
118 N Ellen St, Cedar Falls, IA last sold on Sep 1, 2016 for $203,500, according to the county's recorded deed.
How big is 118 N Ellen St, Cedar Falls, IA?
118 N Ellen St, Cedar Falls, IA has 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, 1,695 square feet of living space and a 0.28-acre lot.
When was 118 N Ellen St, Cedar Falls, IA built?
118 N Ellen St, Cedar Falls, IA was built in 1970, making it 56 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 1 story.
What schools serve 118 N Ellen St, Cedar Falls, IA?
118 N Ellen St, Cedar Falls, IA is assigned to Holmes Junior High School (middle), rated A; Cedar Falls High School (high), rated A-; North Cedar Elementary School (elementary), rated C+. All sit in Cedar Falls Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.
How does 118 N Ellen St, Cedar Falls, IA compare to other homes in Cedar Falls 50613?
Among the 15,139 homes in Cedar Falls 50613, it is bigger than 69% of them (1,695 ft² against a typical 1,415 ft²), its lot is bigger than 60% of them (0.28 ac against a typical 0.24 ac) and it is newer than 47% of them (1970 against a typical 1974). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.
What are the property taxes on 118 N Ellen St, Cedar Falls, IA?
The 2025 property tax bill for 118 N Ellen St, Cedar Falls, IA was $4,992. The county assessed it at $332,530.
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