c.1914 Iowa Foursquare W/ Hardwoods, Unpainted Woodwork $100K

OHU50K Notes $100,000

c.1914 Iowa Foursquare W/ Hardwoods, Unpainted Woodwork. With some love this home will be even more charming. This home has curb appeal! It looks so cute among its other old house neighbors.

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Realtor Comments

Bring your tools and skills to build some equity. There are some projects and repairs needed but you can make this home great again! You will be pleased with the newer roof, siding, exterior doors and windows. Even the basement windows have been replaced! In addition, the kitchen appliances are approximately three years new and the main floor laundry comes equipped with a washer and dryer. The hardwood floors can be brought back to life and look amazing. Do you like an enclosed front porch? Check! Privacy fenced yard with firepit? Check! Two car garage? Check! Extra parking pad? Check! This home has a lot to offer the handy ambitious homebuyer. This home is located in one of Cedar Rapids’ historic districts’. Please note the property is being sold As-Is.

3 beds
1 bath
1,308 sqft
5,619 sqft lot
Build date 1914

Yard featured at 1810 Park Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52403

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1810 Park Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403 $100,000

Contact Realtor: Deb Witter
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Pros

Affordable Cost of Living: Median home values typically range between $180,000 and $250,000, which is significantly lower than the national average and larger metro areas. Iowa also features a flat income tax rate under 4%.

Family-Friendly Infrastructure: The city features 74 parks, four golf courses, six public swimming pools, and an extensive trail network, plus a rank of #33 on Livability’s Best Places to Live list.

Job Market & Industry: Known strongly for manufacturing (including major operations like Quaker Oats) and a pro-business climate, with upcoming infrastructure and data center projects driving local trades and construction jobs.

Central Regional Access: Interstate 380 makes commuting to nearby Iowa City (about 30 minutes south) simple, and major Midwestern cities like Chicago, Minneapolis, and St. Louis are within a 4-to-5-hour drive.

Improving Safety Metrics: Homicides dropped to 1 so far in 2026 (down from 3 the previous year) and aggravated assaults decreased to 244 cases.

Cons

Harsh Winter Weather: Winters bring cold temperatures, ice, and heavy snow, requiring constant seasonal adjustment and vehicle or property maintenance.

Severe Weather & Unpredictable Climate: The area is prone to severe summer thunderstorms, tornadoes, high winds, and historical inland windstorms (derechos).

The “Quaker Oats Smell”: Local industrial plants (such as Quaker Oats and ADM) occasionally emit a distinctive cereal or “rotten crunchberries” odor across parts of the city.

Limited Big-City Nightlife: The city lacks a 24/7 or heavy metropolitan entertainment and nightlife scene compared to larger national hubs, prompting some young adults to prefer living in nearby Iowa City.

Rough Roads & Construction: Frequent freeze-thaw cycles and heavy winter weather lead to deteriorated road surfaces and frequent seasonal construction delays.

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