Get outdoors! Bike, run, play ball, camp or boat. This updated 3 bedroom 2 full bath ranch home in Ely offers a great lifestyle and easy living. Discover Ely with its fun eateries and great location on the Cedar Valley Bike Trail. This is a rare opportunity to have easy access to boating and beaches at the reservoir (without those crazy prices)! Bike to Iowa City or Cedar Rapids. This updated home is turnkey ready. Quick commute to Iowa City or Cedar Rapids for work. Main level laundry drop zone- handy and right off the garage. Updated furnace and AC. Updated Roof. Trendy Shiplap wall. New exterior doors. Updated kitchen, with new backsplash, appliances, new countertops, deep sink, lighting and fixtures. Updated flooring. Updated baths with new flooring and updated fixtures too. Cozy screened porch off a newly redone deck. Fenced yard for furry friends and added value. Can't fit your truck or SUV- this attached garage is 24 feet long. Plus there is an RV or boat parking pad. Sold as is- but with inspections (see attached mls form). Closing is subject to seller's new home completion mid to end of August so buyer must be able to accommodate. Seller needs 48 hours to respond to offers and counter offers.
PENDING - Bike, run, play ball, camp or boat. This updated 3 bedroom 2 full bath ranch home in Ely offers a great lifestyle and easy living. Discover Ely with its fun eateries and great location on the Cedar Valley Bike Trail. This is a rare opportunity to have easy access to boating and beaches at the reservoir (without those crazy prices)! Bike to Iowa City or Cedar Rapids. This updated home is turnkey ready. Quick commute to Iowa City or Cedar Rapids for work. Main level laundry drop zone- handy and right off the garage. Updated furnace and AC. Updated Roof. Trendy Shiplap wall. New exterior doors. Updated kitchen, with new backsplash, appliances, new countertops, deep sink, lighting and fixtures. Updated flooring. Updated baths with new flooring and updated fixtures too. Cozy screened porch off a newly redone deck. Fenced yard for furry friends and added value. Can't fit your truck or SUV- this attached garage is 24 feet long. Plus there is an RV or boat parking pad. Sold as is- but with inspections (see attached mls form). Closing is subject to seller's new home completion sometime in August or early September - so buyer must be able to accommodate. Seller needs 48 hours to respond to offers and counter offers.
Public Records
May 7, 2012
Sold
$135,000
$113/sq ft
Public Records
May 7, 2012
Sold
$122,500
$102/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 20, 2010
Sold
$135,000
$113/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 1, 2006
Sold
$106,000
$88/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 14, 1998
Sold
$70,000
$58/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,244 (+2.3%)
$23,700 + $178,900
$202,600
2024
$3,172 (+5.5%)
$23,700 + $169,300
$193,000
2023
$3,008 (+1.6%)
$23,700 + $169,300
$193,000
2022
$2,962 (+2.1%)
$23,700 + $131,900
$155,600
2021
$2,900 (+10.6%)
$23,700 + $132,300
$156,000
2020
$2,622 (+5.4%)
$23,700 + $121,400
$145,100
2019
$2,488 (+10.0%)
$23,700 + $121,400
$145,100
2018
$2,262 (+2.8%)
$23,700 + $110,400
$134,100
2017
$2,200 (+5.0%)
$23,700 + $110,400
$134,100
2016
$2,096 (+11.0%)
$23,700 + $102,800
$126,500
2014
$1,888
$23,700 + $97,900
$121,600
Tax history for 1830 Highland Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,244 (+2.3%)
$23,700 + $178,900
$202,600
2024
$3,172 (+5.5%)
$23,700 + $169,300
$193,000
2023
$3,008 (+1.6%)
$23,700 + $169,300
$193,000
2022
$2,962 (+2.1%)
$23,700 + $131,900
$155,600
2021
$2,900 (+10.6%)
$23,700 + $132,300
$156,000
2020
$2,622 (+5.4%)
$23,700 + $121,400
$145,100
2019
$2,488 (+10.0%)
$23,700 + $121,400
$145,100
2018
$2,262 (+2.8%)
$23,700 + $110,400
$134,100
2017
$2,200 (+5.0%)
$23,700 + $110,400
$134,100
2016
$2,096 (+11.0%)
$23,700 + $102,800
$126,500
2014
$1,888
$23,700 + $97,900
$121,600
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,400 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,200
Year built
1981
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Linn County
APN
18304-54004-00000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces Total: 1
Has Attached Garage
Parking Features: Off Street, On Street, Attached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Interior Features
Interior Features: Other
Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave
Fireplace Features: None
Room Information
Laundry Features: Lower Level
Basement Details: Crawl Space
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch, Screened
Fencing: Fenced
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 1200.0
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,200
Builder Name: .
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Frame
Property Features
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: SingleFamilyResidence
Lot Information
Lot Size : 0.19
Lot Size Dimensions: 84 x 100
Lot Size Area: 0.19
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.19
Zoning: Res
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,962
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Utilities: Cable Available
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Schools Information
Elementary School: CollegeComm
Middle Or Junior School: CollegeComm
High School: CollegeComm
Location Information
Directions: Dows to Highland Dr, Ely
Subdivision Name: HILLSIDE SECOND ADDITION
Community Information
Community Features: None
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,200
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,400 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1981
Year Renovated: —
County: Linn County
APN: 18304-54004-00000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026
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Schools
Prairie Creek Intermediate School
Public 5-6 • Assigned • 3.9mi
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Prairie Point Middle School
Public 7-9 • Assigned • 4.0mi
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Prairie High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.3mi
6/10
Prairie View Elementary School
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 4.5mi
9/10
Prairie Ridge Elementary School
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 4.5mi
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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 103° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$209,000 – $253,000
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