UNDER CONTRACT

Contingent

$225,000

Est. $1,532/mo —

•

2,038

sq ft

304 S Carolina Ave, Mason City, IA 50401

About this home

Beautifully situated on a spacious corner lot along South Carolina Avenue and River Heights Drive, this Prairie-style home offers timeless character, inviting spaces, and a setting that feels both established and peaceful. Inside, a generous living room creates a comfortable place to gather, while the versatile bonus room is perfectly suited for a home office, playroom, or cozy additional living space. Outdoors, the expansive yard provides plenty of room to enjoy, complemented by a patio ideal for summer evenings, outdoor dining, and entertaining. With its distinctive architectural style, wonderful outdoor space, and flexible layout, this is a home designed to be lived in and loved for years to come.

Single-familyProperty Type

1913Year Built

4,792 sq ftLot Size

$110Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Amelia Rose • Hall Realty

Listing updated: Aug 22, 2026 at 08:02pm

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:IAR #6341401

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$1,532 per month

Principal and interest$1,213

Property taxes

$194

HOA dues

Home insurance

$126

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Jefferson Elementary School

Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 0.9mi

8/10

John Adams Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi

4/10

Mason City High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi

5/10

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Lifestyle

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Market insights

304 S Carolina Ave · $225,000

DAYS ON MARKET

The average home goes pending in 47 days.

SALE-TO-LIST

Most homes are selling 3% below list price.

LIST PRICE

Median sale price in this area is $234,232. (4% higher than this home)

PRICE DROP

23% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.

Property details

Interior
Exterior
Finance

Kitchen

Bathroom

Bedroom

Living

Dining

Interior features
Fireplace (1)

Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
1 half bathroom

Heating & cooling
Central air conditioning
Forced air heating

Sale and tax history for 304 S Carolina Ave

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

IAR #6341401

Aug 21, 2026

Contingent

—

Aug 10, 2026

Listed

$225,000

$110/sq ft

Greater Mason BOR #180382

May 24, 2019

Sold

$120,000

$59/sq ft

May 18, 2018

Listed

$124,500

$61/sq ft

+10

Want older home character with modern updates then this home is for you. The current homeowners, since 1986, have kept up with excellent home maintenance and they have also made very appropriate modern updates. The woodwork and built-ins are stunning. The kitchen addition to the home was added in 1990. The home includes a beautiful fenced, brick and grass side yard for your favorite pet and for your relaxation listening and watching the fish in the custom pond. New Furnace and A/C were added in 2001. Significant plumbing done in 2012 and electrical in 2018. Steel soffits and eves were installed in 2008. Come checkout this home and enjoy the beautiful landscaping as you walk down River Heights drive to the footbridge and to nearby downtown. May have an option to add a garage in the space south of the house (check with city planning and zoning). Option to change main floor family room into a bedroom. Plumbing is also behind the family room wall for a bathroom.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$1,966 (+3.0%)

$16,830 + $134,080

$150,910

2024

$1,908 (−18.0%)

$16,830 + $134,080

$150,910

2023

$2,326 (−1.8%)

$16,830 + $116,230

$133,060

2022

$2,368 (−1.7%)

$16,830 + $116,230

$133,060

2021

$2,410 (+9.0%)

$12,950 + $113,410

$126,360

2020

$2,210 (−5.5%)

$12,950 + $106,820

$119,770

2019

$2,338 (+17.6%)

$12,950 + $106,820

$119,770

2018

$1,988 (−2.5%)

$12,950 + $106,820

$119,770

2017

$2,040 (+2.7%)

$10,880 + $98,220

$109,100

2016

$1,986 (+2.8%)

$10,880 + $98,220

$109,100

2014

$1,932

$10,660 + $100,560

$111,220

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

70 ft.

Lot depth

70 ft.

Lot size

4,922 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1913

Finished Sq. Ft.

2,038

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total Sq. Ft.

2,038

Year built

1913

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Cerro Gordo County

APN

071018200900

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 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

2/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 100° expected this year, 16 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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Mason City, IA • 50401

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Sun exposure

93/ 100

Exceptional sunlight

Sunscore

This home receives average direct sun exposure in Mason City. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

10.3 hrs

5.1 hrs

JuneDecember

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Redfin Estimate for 304 S Carolina Ave

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Nearby homes have recently sold between $165,000 and $245,000.

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larger lot
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$165,000 Last sold price
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$26/sq ft
larger lot
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SOLD FEB 20, 2026
$245,000 Last sold price
4 beds2.25 baths2,267 sq ft
215 S Vermont Ave, Mason City, IA 50401
$2/sq ft
larger lot
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SOLD MAR 17, 2026
$172,000 Last sold price
3 beds1.5 baths1,652 sq ft
438 4th St SE, Mason City, IA 50401
$6/sq ft
larger lot
13 years older
SOLD AUG 24, 2026
$207,000 Last sold price
3 beds1.5 baths1,196 sq ft
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$63/sq ft
larger lot
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