This cute as a button house can be yours today! This two bedroom home has everything you need! Nestled in a quiet neighborhood, this home is perfect for first-time buyers, downsizers, or savvy investors. Featuring a perfect efficient footprint, plus so much more including a new roof, multiple new windows, a pergola and a brand new road and sidewalk in front of the home, you can move in immediately and be ready to go! Not very many homes come up in Elk Run Heights, so grab this one right way!
Single-familyProperty Type
1948Year Built
0.27 acresLot Size
$163Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Jessica Kettleson• Century 21 Signature RE- Waverly
Great location, clean and cute. Check out this 3 bedroom, 1 bath home located on a nice sized lot in Elk Run Heights. From the cozy kitchen, to the inviting living room this home has everything you need at an affordable price. The A/C was new in 2021 and ready for those steamy summer Iowa nights. Make sure you check out the updated windows and detached garage too!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,540 (+16.1%)
$19,310 + $110,200
$129,510
2024
$1,326 (+2.3%)
$19,310 + $100,020
$119,330
2023
$1,296 (+4.7%)
$19,310 + $83,630
$102,940
2022
$1,238 (+0.7%)
$19,310 + $83,630
$102,940
2021
$1,230 (+1.0%)
$19,310 + $66,820
$86,130
2020
$1,218 (+3.7%)
$15,450 + $66,820
$82,270
2019
$1,174 (+0.3%)
$15,450 + $66,820
$82,270
2018
$1,170 (−3.0%)
$15,450 + $66,820
$82,270
2017
$1,206 (+4.9%)
$15,450 + $61,730
$77,180
2016
$1,150 (+4.9%)
$15,450 + $61,820
$77,270
2014
$1,096
$15,450 + $61,820
$77,270
Tax history for 5047 Lafayette Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,540 (+16.1%)
$19,310 + $110,200
$129,510
2024
$1,326 (+2.3%)
$19,310 + $100,020
$119,330
2023
$1,296 (+4.7%)
$19,310 + $83,630
$102,940
2022
$1,238 (+0.7%)
$19,310 + $83,630
$102,940
2021
$1,230 (+1.0%)
$19,310 + $66,820
$86,130
2020
$1,218 (+3.7%)
$15,450 + $66,820
$82,270
2019
$1,174 (+0.3%)
$15,450 + $66,820
$82,270
2018
$1,170 (−3.0%)
$15,450 + $66,820
$82,270
2017
$1,206 (+4.9%)
$15,450 + $61,730
$77,180
2016
$1,150 (+4.9%)
$15,450 + $61,820
$77,270
2014
$1,096
$15,450 + $61,820
$77,270
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
2.5
Stories
—
Lot width
75 ft.
Lot depth
154 ft.
Lot size
0.26 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
824
Year built
1948
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Black Hawk County
APN
891233476011
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 8, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Carport
# of Carport Spaces: 1
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Interior Features
Fireplace Features: None
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Details: Block
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Asphalt
Building Information
Below Grade Finished Area: 100
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 75 x 154
Lot Size Acres: 0.27
Zoning Description: R-1
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,476
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School: Poyner
Middle Or Junior School: Bunger
High School: East High
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 824
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.26 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1948
Year Renovated: —
County: Black Hawk County
APN: 891233476011
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 8, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Poyner Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi
6/10
Bunger Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
3/10
East High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.1mi
2/10
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Lifestyle
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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 101° 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
Elk Run Heights, IA • 50707
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.1 hours in
June and 4 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
10.1 hrs
4 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$143,000 – $174,000
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