Cedar Falls, IA Housing Market

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The Cedar Falls housing market is very competitive. The median sale price of a home in Cedar Falls was $279K last month, down 6.0% since last year. The median sale price per square foot in Cedar Falls is $141, up 5.6% since last year.

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Cedar Falls Housing Market Trends

What is the housing market like in Cedar Falls today?

In January 2025, Cedar Falls home prices were down 6.0% compared to last year, selling for a median price of $279K. On average, homes in Cedar Falls sell after 45 days on the market compared to 32 days last year. There were 30 homes sold in January this year, up from 20 last year.

Median Sale Price

(All Home Types)

$278,500

-6.0% YoY | Jan 2025

Based on Redfin calculations of home data from MLS and/or public records.

Location

Data

Jan 2025

Growth

% YoY

Cedar Falls, IA

$278,500

-6.0%

United States

To compare other locations to the Cedar Falls and U.S. housing market, enter a city, neighborhood, state, or zip code into the search bar. Cedar Falls's median sale price is 37% lower than the national average. Overall cost of living in Cedar Falls is 14% lower than the national average. Learn which home features in Cedar Falls add value to a home.

How hot is the Cedar Falls housing market?

Cedar Falls is very competitive. Homes sell in 20.5 days.

100

Very Competitive

Many homes get multiple offers, some with waived contingencies.
The average homes sell for about 2% below list price and go pending in around 21 days.
Hot homes
can sell for around list price and go pending in around 3 days.

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Waterloo

100

Very Competitive

Many homes get multiple offers, some with waived contingencies.
The average homes sell for about 2% below list price and go pending in around 20 days.
Hot homes
can sell for around list price and go pending in around 3 days.

Waverly

100

Very Competitive

Many homes get multiple offers, some with waived contingencies.
The average homes sell for about 2% below list price and go pending in around 16 days.
Hot homes
can sell for around list price and go pending in around 5 days.

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Sale-to-List Price

(All Home Types)

95.5%

-0.65 pt YoY | Jan 2025

Based on Redfin calculations of home data from MLS and/or public records.

Location

Data

Jan 2025

Growth

% YoY

Cedar Falls, IA

95.5%

-0.65 pt

United States

Cedar Falls Migration & Relocation Trends

No data on migration and relocation available in this area right now

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Recently sold homes

SOLD FEB 28, 2025
3D WALKTHROUGH
$506,500 Last Sold Price
4 beds
3 baths
2,990 sq ft
4110 Knoll Ridge Dr, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
List Price
$499,900
Sale to List
1% over list
Days on Market
35 days
4110 Knoll Ridge Dr, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
SOLD FEB 28, 2025
VIDEO TOUR
$300,000 Last Sold Price
4 beds
2 baths
2,081 sq ft
209 Magnolia Dr, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
List Price
$309,900
Sale to List
3% under list
Days on Market
87 days
209 Magnolia Dr, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
SOLD FEB 28, 2025
$194,000 Last Sold Price
3 beds
2 baths
1,028 sq ft
1317 Hawthorne Drive Dr, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
List Price
$205,000
Sale to List
5% under list
Days on Market
50 days
1317 Hawthorne Drive Dr, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
SOLD FEB 28, 2025
$199,000 Last Sold Price
4 beds
2 baths
2,411 sq ft
1616 Iowa St, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
List Price
$200,000
Sale to List
1% under list
Days on Market
107 days
1616 Iowa St, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
SOLD FEB 28, 2025
$105,000 Last Sold Price
—beds
—baths
—sq ft
1824 Yale Pkwy, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
List Price
$105,000
Sale to List
0% over list
Days on Market
662 days
1824 Yale Pkwy, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
SOLD FEB 28, 2025
$185,000 Last Sold Price
3 beds
2 baths
1,040 sq ft
916 W 11 St, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
List Price
$189,950
Sale to List
3% under list
Days on Market
135 days
916 W 11 St, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
SOLD FEB 28, 2025
$253,000 Last Sold Price
4 beds
2 baths
2,604 sq ft
1907 Main St, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
List Price
$265,000
Sale to List
5% under list
Days on Market
104 days
1907 Main St, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
SOLD FEB 25, 2025
$137,000 Last Sold Price
2 beds
1 bath
915 sq ft
4702 Chadwick Rd #5, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
List Price
$142,000
Sale to List
4% under list
Days on Market
41 days
4702 Chadwick Rd #5, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
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Schools in Cedar Falls

Learn about schools in the Cedar Falls area

Elementary
Middle
High

GreatSchools Rating

8/10 Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary Public • PreK-6	447 Students	N/A
6/10 Helen A Hansen Elementary School Public • PreK-6	645 Students	7 reviews
6/10 Southdale Elementary School Public • PreK-6	524 Students	5 reviews
6/10 Orchard Hill Elementary School Public • PreK-6	447 Students	2 reviews
5/10 North Cedar Elementary School Public • PreK-6	256 Students	N/A

Only showing 5 of 7 elementary schools.

School data provided by GreatSchools. School service boundaries are intended to be used as reference only. To verify enrollment eligibility for a property, contact the school directly.

Climate's impact on Cedar Falls housing

Learn about natural hazards and environmental risks, such as floods, fires, wind, and heat that could impact homes in Cedar Falls.

Wind Factor - Minor

100% of properties are at minor risk of a severe wind event over the next 30 years

Heat Factor - Moderate

76% of properties are at moderate risk of heat over the next 30 years

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Transportation in Cedar Falls

Learn about the walkability, bikeability, and transit-friendliness of Cedar Falls

38 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

20 / 100

Minimal Transit

Transit Score®

56 / 100

Bikeable

Bike Score®

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Cedar Falls, IA Housing Market

Cedar Falls Housing Market Trends

How hot is the Cedar Falls housing market?

Cedar Falls Migration & Relocation Trends

View houses in Cedar Falls that sold recently

Recently sold homes

Schools in Cedar Falls

GreatSchools Rating

Climate's impact on Cedar Falls housing

Flood Factor - Moderate

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Fire Factor - Moderate

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Wind Factor - Minor

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Heat Factor - Moderate

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