Beautifully updated home in desirable North Cedar Falls, offering modern finishes throughout and a prime location with easy access to highways, recreational trails, and Black Hawk Park. The main floor features nearly 1,000 square feet of refreshed living space with new flooring, fresh paint, updated light fixtures, quartz countertops, and new appliances, creating a move-in-ready interior that feels both stylish and welcoming. With 3 bedrooms and 1.75 bathrooms on the main level, plus a bonus room with an egress window in the basement, there's plenty of flexible space for guests, a home office, or a growing family. Major systems and components have all been addressed, including a new furnace and AC, newer windows, and a newer roof, providing peace of mind for years to come. Outside, enjoy a large deck overlooking a spacious lot shaded by mature trees, ideal for entertaining or quiet evenings at home. The attached garage and additional parking offer everyday convenience, while the established North Cedar neighborhood delivers the perfect mix of quiet streets and quick connectivity to everything the Cedar Valley has to offer. Don't miss this turnkey opportunity to own a beautifully maintained and thoughtfully updated home in one of the area's most accessible locations.
Single-familyProperty Type
1969Year Built
10,000 sq ftLot Size
$149Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Jared Hottle• Berkshire Hathaway Home Services One Realty Centre
North Cedar, located between downtown Cedar Falls and the University of Northern Iowa campus, is a residential and walkable Cedar Falls neighborhood with tree-lined blocks and a close-to-the-river feel. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Main Street near 4th Street, where coffee counters, indie storefronts, and patio chatter set the daily rhythm. Community pillars include the Hearst Center for the Arts, the historic Oster Regent Theatre, and the Cedar Falls Community Main Street district’s small-business core. Housing leans toward older single-family homes and compact rentals with mature landscaping and front-porch streetscapes. The Cedar Valley Nature Trail and nearby riverfront paths shape routines with bike commutes and evening loops. Parks and pocket greenspaces add breathing room between campus energy and downtown culture.
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Offer insights
1004 Joy St · $210,000
$210K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $210K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
35 days
The average home goes pending in 12 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.8%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Basement with block construction
No fireplace
Bathrooms
One full bathroom
One three-quarter bathroom
Heating & cooling
Central air conditioning
Forced air heating
Exterior features
Concrete road access
Lot approximately 100 x 100 (0.23 acre)
Zoned R-2
Home design
Single-family residential property
Parking
Attached garage
Has a 1-space carport
Construction
Vinyl siding
Asphalt roof
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity and solar
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This charming home is ready for its next owner! Enjoy the newly updated flooring and fresh paint throughout. The property needs a full clear-out and is a blank slate. New toilets have been installed, and the basement offers an opportunity to create a new kitchenette. It's a fantastic chance to make this house your own.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,618 (+3.1%)
$19,800 + $156,060
$175,860
2024
$2,540 (+19.8%)
$19,800 + $156,060
$175,860
2023
$2,120 (−1.1%)
$19,800 + $153,110
$172,910
2022
$2,144 (+4.1%)
$19,800 + $153,110
$172,910
2021
$2,060 (+2.2%)
$19,800 + $103,870
$123,670
2020
$2,016 (+0.9%)
$15,400 + $103,870
$119,270
2019
$1,998 (+0.4%)
$15,400 + $103,870
$119,270
2018
$1,990 (−2.3%)
$15,400 + $103,870
$119,270
2017
$2,036 (+7.0%)
$15,400 + $100,990
$116,390
2016
$1,902 (+13.6%)
$15,400 + $100,990
$116,390
2014
$1,674
$15,400 + $89,480
$104,880
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
—
Lot width
100 ft.
Lot depth
100 ft.
Lot size
10,000 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,413
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,413
Year built
1969
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Black Hawk County
APN
901435227003
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on May 22, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 102° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Cedar Falls, IA • 50613
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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68
46
47
32
32
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Jul
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Sun exposure
94/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
11.2 hrs
6.6 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 1004 Joy St
$202,990
$7,010 under list price of $210K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $175K to $213K.