Small footprint. A lot more room where it counts. The details: 2 bedrooms, 1 bath ranch. Detached 2-stall garage on roughly 1/3 acre. Lower-level space with an egress window. This two-bedroom, one-bath home keeps the footprint manageable while giving you some things smaller homes often don’t: a large lot, a detached two-stall garage and additional usable space downstairs. The house itself is compact—and that may be exactly the point. There’s less house to maintain, while the yard, garage and lower level give you room where it matters. The two main-floor bedrooms are generously sized, and the home is move-in ready with appliances included, a new dishwasher and all-electric utilities. Downstairs, the open lower-level space is currently used as additional living space and already includes an egress window, creating an opportunity to further define the area and explore a future third-bedroom setup. Outside, the property stretches out on roughly one-third of an acre, with plenty of yard space and a detached two-stall garage for vehicles, storage or hobbies. The North Cedar location keeps you in a quieter residential setting while putting Big Woods Lake and its recreation area just over half a mile away. For someone looking for a smaller home without giving up the yard, garage or extra usable space, this one deserves a closer look.
North Cedar, located between downtown Cedar Falls and the University of Northern Iowa campus, is a residential and walkable Cedar Falls neighborhood with tree-lined blocks and a close-to-the-river feel. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Main Street near 4th Street, where coffee counters, indie storefronts, and patio chatter set the daily rhythm. Community pillars include the Hearst Center for the Arts, the historic Oster Regent Theatre, and the Cedar Falls Community Main Street district’s small-business core. Housing leans toward older single-family homes and compact rentals with mature landscaping and front-porch streetscapes. The Cedar Valley Nature Trail and nearby riverfront paths shape routines with bike commutes and evening loops. Parks and pocket greenspaces add breathing room between campus energy and downtown culture.
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Offer insights
3017 Big Woods Rd · $162,500
$170K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $170K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
3 days
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SALE-TO-LIST
99.6%
Most homes are selling 0% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Dishwasher
Dryer
Microwave
Refrigerator
Water purifier
Owned water softener
Oven
No fireplace
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Microwave
Refrigerator
Oven
Water purifier
Water softener (owned)
Laundry & utility
Laundry on lower level
Heating & cooling
Electric heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Deck
Patio
Landscaped yard
Corner lot
Concrete road frontage
Home design
Single family residence
1 story
Parking
Detached carport
2 carport spaces
Construction
Vinyl siding
Asphalt roof
Partially finished basement with block foundation and sump pump
Utilities
Private well water
Septic tank
Electricity and solar
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Here's that perfect little house on the edge of town situated on 1/3 of an acre with an acreage feel! Features include an updated kitchen with newer OAK cabinets, TILE floor & dishwasher, updated bath with TILE SHOWER, OAK FLOORS in two main level bedrooms, LR with new carpet newer windows & honeycomb blinds. The partially finished LL is being used as a master bedroom (with egress) & as a family room. Great colors and very pleasant home! Outside you'll enjoy the 768' garage with newer concrete drive, patio, fire pit, nice landscaping and plenty of yard enjoy, and a great deck to enjoy the sunset! House and garage are vinyl sided and have gutter covers for low maintenance so you can just enjoy the tranquility of home! Close to bike trails and Big Woods Lake too!
Public Records
Oct 8, 2010
Sold
$96,000
$110/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,638 (+3.0%)
$13,610 + $86,770
$100,380
2024
$1,590 (+6.1%)
$13,610 + $86,770
$100,380
2023
$1,498 (−1.2%)
$13,610 + $88,140
$101,750
2022
$1,516 (−4.5%)
$13,610 + $88,140
$101,750
2021
$1,588 (+2.1%)
$13,610 + $67,550
$81,160
2020
$1,556 (−1.5%)
$10,630 + $74,660
$85,290
2019
$1,580 (+0.3%)
$10,630 + $74,660
$85,290
2018
$1,576 (+2.1%)
$10,630 + $74,660
$85,290
2017
$1,544 (+22.9%)
$10,630 + $74,660
$85,290
2016
$1,256 (+1.6%)
$10,630 + $71,100
$81,730
2014
$1,236
$10,630 + $69,150
$79,780
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
81 ft.
Lot depth
163 ft.
Lot size
0.3 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
876
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
876
Year built
1951
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Black Hawk County
APN
901331152016
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 12, 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
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
Cedar Falls, IA • 50613
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Sun exposure
91/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Cedar Falls. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.7 hrs
5.5 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 3017 Big Woods Rd
$163,526
$1,026 over list price of $163K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $138K to $215K.