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1217 S 26th St, Fort Dodge, IA, 50501

1beds
1baths
748sqft
$69,000
$92price/sqft
$706/moest. monthly cost
$28,240/yrincome needed

About This Home

This cozy 1 bed, 1 bath home packs more than you'd expect with: Large kitchen featuring tasteful updates, Attached tandem garage, bonus detached 2-car garage with alley access that needs some tlc,, would be a great setup for extra storage, workshop space, or multiple vehicles. Whether you're looking for an affordable home, investment property, or a place with excellent garage space, this one deserves a look! Call Nick Taylor today for details or to schedule a showing! 515-570-1350

Getting Around

33
WalkingCar-Dependent
17
TransitMinimal Transit
33
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

3/10
Butler Elementary SchoolGrades 1-50.6 mi
3/10
Fort Dodge Middle SchoolGrades 6-81.6 mi
3/10
Fort Dodge High SchoolGrades 9-121.6 mi

Construction

Materials

  • Foundation: Block
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Construction materials: Vinyl Siding

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Ranch
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Built-In Electric Oven,Built-in Microwave,Dishwasher,Dryer,Refrigerator,Washer,Gas Water Heater
  • Laundry features: Main Level

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Full,Partially Finished

Bathroom1

  • Level: Main
  • Area: 40

Bedroom1

  • Level: Main
  • Area: 144

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 1
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Full bathrooms: 1
  • Main level bathrooms: 1
  • Main level bedrooms: 1

Dining Room

  • Level: Main
  • Area: 120

Features

  • Newer Flooring
  • Fireplace features: None

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Forced Air
  • Cooling features: Central Air

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 748
  • Total interior livable area: 748 sqft

Kitchen

  • Level: Main
  • Area: 120

Living Room

  • Level: Main
  • Area: 264

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 0728332003
  • Zoning description: Residential

Features

  • Patio & porch: Other

Lot

  • Lot size: 6,969 sqft
  • Lot size dimensions: 50 x 140

Parking

  • Total spaces: 1
  • Parking features: Paved Driveway
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 1
  • Covered spaces: 1
  • Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Tornado
    TornadoVery High
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherRelatively High
  • Hail
    HailModerate
  • Lightning
    LightningModerate
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Tornado
Winter Weather
Hail
Lightning
Strong Wind

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Iowa Counties

Tornado

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $348$4,176
Home Insurance *$154$1,848
Property Taxes $83$996
Electricity $121$1,452
Total$706$8,472
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$24,205/yr
40% on housing$21,180/yr
45% on housing$18,826/yr

Iowa FAIR Plan Programs

Iowa FAIR Plan Association

Covered
WildfireWildfire
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Current Policies
Residential: 1,021Commercial: 22
Total Premiums$1.14M
Total Exposure$85.68M

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 11.4%
11.4%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 1.9%
1.9%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 1.3%
1.3%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$92This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 50501$126
Webster County$138

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 50501$57
Webster County$48

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

No zestimate history available

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-08-12Pending sale$69,000
2026-06-24Listed for sale$69,000
2024-07-03Sold$30,000
2019-06-22Listing removed$49,500
2019-05-31Listed for sale$49,500
2013-03-26Sold$36,500
2006-10-27Sold$35,500

For Sale by Agent

AgentNicholas Taylor
BrokerageLegacy Realty Group, LLC

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