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$337,476$216 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 87How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $300,000 on Oct 5, 2006

12821 UNIVERSITY AVE

CEDAR FALLS, IA 50613
2
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,561 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.
10.57 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1934
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$337K
$292K low$383K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$300,000 · Oct 5, 2006

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,162 (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.$176,410 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$23,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$152,810
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$163,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$176,410

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Rural Residence
CountyBLACK HAWK
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.10.57
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Steel Frame
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
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.Deck · 578 ft²Patio · 578 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.

E
Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 1.8 mi
H
Cedar Falls High SchoolA-
High · Grades 10–12 · 4.0 mi
M
Peet Junior High SchoolA
Middle · Grades 7–9 · 4.2 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

12821 University Ave 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.

  • Worth more than 85% of homes in Black Hawk County
  • Costs more per square foot than 78% of homes in Black Hawk County
  • Bigger than 74% of homes in Black Hawk County
  • Has a bigger lot than 98% of homes in Cedar Falls 50613
  • Older than 87% of homes in Cedar Falls 50613

What homes are worth in Cedar Falls 50613

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$109K$674K

This home is worth more than 69% of homes in Cedar Falls 50613.

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.

Estimated value$337,476
CheaperTypical $264,318Pricier

Pricier than 69% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$216
CheaperTypical $195Pricier

Pricier than 63% of homes nearby

Living area1,561 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,416 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 60% of homes nearby

Lot size10.57 ac
SmallerTypical 0.24 acBigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

Year built1934
OlderTypical 1974Newer

Newer than 13% of homes nearby

How 12821 University Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCedar Falls 50613Black Hawk County
Estimated valuepricier than$337,47669% of homes85% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$21663% of homes78% of homes
Living areabigger than1,561 ft²60% of homes74% of homes
Lot sizebigger than10.57 ac98% of homes98% of homes
Year builtnewer than193413% of homes20% of homes

About 12821 University Ave

How much is 12821 University Ave, Cedar Falls, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 12821 University Ave, Cedar Falls, IA is $337,476 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $292,346 to $382,606. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 12821 University Ave, Cedar Falls, IA last sell?

12821 University Ave, Cedar Falls, IA last sold on Oct 5, 2006 for $300,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 12821 University Ave, Cedar Falls, IA?

12821 University Ave, Cedar Falls, IA has 2 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,561 square feet of living space and a 10.57-acre lot.

When was 12821 University Ave, Cedar Falls, IA built?

12821 University Ave, Cedar Falls, IA was built in 1934, making it 92 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 12821 University Ave, Cedar Falls, IA?

12821 University Ave, Cedar Falls, IA is assigned to Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; Cedar Falls High School (high), rated A-; Peet Junior High School (middle), rated A. All sit in Cedar Falls Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 12821 University Ave, Cedar Falls, IA compare to other homes in Cedar Falls 50613?

Among the 15,139 homes in Cedar Falls 50613, it is worth more than 69% of them ($337,476 against a typical $264,318), its price per square foot is higher than 63% of them ($216 against a typical $195), it is bigger than 60% of them (1,561 ft² against a typical 1,416 ft²), its lot is bigger than 98% of them (10.57 ac against a typical 0.24 ac) and it is newer than 13% of them (1934 against a typical 1974). Measured against all of Black Hawk County, it is worth more than 85% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 12821 University Ave, Cedar Falls, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 12821 University Ave, Cedar Falls, IA was $2,162. The county assessed it at $176,410.

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