Ready for a new owner! This two bedroom, two bathroom home is a great starter home or perfect for downsizing! The living room is cozy with a large bay window allowing tons of natural light to flood the space. Connected is the spacious kitchen that also provides access to the shared, rear patio. Completing the main floor are two bedrooms and a full bathroom to share. The unfinished lower level offers a laundry space, ample storage, and a second bathroom. Outside you will find an attached, one-stall garage. This great home is not to be missed! Schedule your tour now!
TownhomeProperty Type
1967Year Built
5,517 sq ftLot Size
$173Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Amy Wienands• AWRE, EXP Realty, LLC
Listed by • AWRE, EXP Realty, LLC
Bought with Emsad Begic• Vine Valley Real Estate
Source:NEIRBR as distributed by MLS GRID #20250511
Redfin Estimate
$152,048
$13K since sold in April 2026$9,000 since July
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This home's estimate is 24.5% lower than the average sale price ($201K) of 6 comparable homes.
Ready for a new owner! This two bedroom, two bathroom home is a great starter home or perfect for downsizing! The living room is cozy with a large bay window allowing tons of natural light to flood the space. Connected is the spacious kitchen that also provides access to the shared, rear patio. Completing the main floor are two bedrooms and a full bathroom to share. The unfinished lower level offers a laundry space, ample storage, and a second bathroom. Outside you will find an attached, one-stall garage. This great home is not to be missed! Schedule your tour now!
NEIRBR as distributed by MLS GRID #20192498
Jul 8, 2019
Sold
$87,000
$99/sq ft
May 14, 2019
Listed
$89,900
$102/sq ft
+11
Spotlessly clean 2 bedroom 1.75 bath twin-home in the Cedar Falls school district ready for a new owner. Fresh paint throughout. All kitchen & laundry appliances are included. Pella windows throughout except the basement & garage. Bow window in the spacious living room. Partial basement finish including a 3/4 bath w/ new LVT flooring. New Class-4 shingles in 2014 with warranty provides possible 10% discount on your homeowners insurance. Rear patio & small storage shed. Very irregular shaped corner lot. Attached single stall garage. Retired folks own adjoining unit. Drain disconnect has been completed. Common wall & maintenance agreement is recorded.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,306 (+1.6%)
$20,820 + $111,140
$131,960
2024
$2,270 (+8.9%)
$20,820 + $111,140
$131,960
2023
$2,084 (+1.4%)
$20,820 + $101,100
$121,920
2022
$2,056 (+14.3%)
$20,820 + $101,100
$121,920
2021
$1,798 (+3.1%)
$20,820 + $78,640
$99,460
2020
$1,744 (−1.0%)
$16,660 + $71,150
$87,810
2019
$1,762 (+1.7%)
$16,660 + $70,990
$87,650
2018
$1,732 (−3.0%)
$16,660 + $70,990
$87,650
2017
$1,786 (+6.6%)
$16,660 + $70,990
$87,650
2016
$1,676 (+4.6%)
$16,660 + $70,990
$87,650
2014
$1,602
$16,660 + $69,350
$86,010
Tax history for 140 Helen Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,306 (+1.6%)
$20,820 + $111,140
$131,960
2024
$2,270 (+8.9%)
$20,820 + $111,140
$131,960
2023
$2,084 (+1.4%)
$20,820 + $101,100
$121,920
2022
$2,056 (+14.3%)
$20,820 + $101,100
$121,920
2021
$1,798 (+3.1%)
$20,820 + $78,640
$99,460
2020
$1,744 (−1.0%)
$16,660 + $71,150
$87,810
2019
$1,762 (+1.7%)
$16,660 + $70,990
$87,650
2018
$1,732 (−3.0%)
$16,660 + $70,990
$87,650
2017
$1,786 (+6.6%)
$16,660 + $70,990
$87,650
2016
$1,676 (+4.6%)
$16,660 + $70,990
$87,650
2014
$1,602
$16,660 + $69,350
$86,010
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
R-1
One and Two Family Residence District
The R-1 District is intended to provide for areas of the community which are suitable for low density residential uses that are adjacent to residential, professional office or neighborhood commercial uses. Any outside storage of materials or equipment shall be limited and clearly incidental and accessory to the Principal Permitted Use, and shall not include the outside storage of junk or salvage material or similar debris. Outside storage of materials or equipment shall not be permitted in a front yard. This provision shall not restrict the outside storage of licensed and operable vehicles that are accessory and clearly incidental to the Principal Permitted Use.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Community / recreation center
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Infrastructure
Public service
Educational/school
Recreation
Golf related
Cemetery
Park & open space
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 880
Basement Type: Full
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 6
Room Information
# of Rooms: 4
Exterior
Exterior Information
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Exterior Wall: Vinyl
Roof Covering Type: Asphalt
Roof Shape Type: Hip
Building Type: Townhouse
Property Information
Subdivision Name: HANSMEIERS ADD
Living Sq. Ft: 880
Building Sq. Ft: 1,980
Legal Description: HANSMEIERS ADDITION LOT 11 EXC BEG AT THE SW COR OF LOT 11 TH E 78.15 FT ALONG THE S LINE OF LOT 11 TH N PAR TO THE W LINE OF SAID LOT 11 55.19 FT TH W PAR TO THE N LINE OF SAID LOT 11.54 FT TH N PAR TO THE W LINE OF SAID LOT 11 6 FT TH NWLY 71.67 FT TO N
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Frame Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 220
Garage / Carport Type: Attached Frame
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 5,517
Legal Lot Number: 11
Municipality Name: WATERLOO-CEDAR FALLS
Acres: 0.1267
Depth Footage: 46
Front Footage: 55
County Use Description: TOWNHOUSE
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 880
Stories: —
Lot Size: 5,517 square feet
Style: Townhouse
Year Built: 1967
Year Renovated: —
County: Black Hawk County
APN: 891317452014
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 12, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
Cedar Heights Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 0.8mi
4/10
Peet Junior High School
Public 7-9 • Assigned • 1.9mi
8/10
Cedar Falls High School
Public 10-12 • Assigned • 3.8mi
6/10
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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
2/10 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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$145,000 – $175,000
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