5218 Crest Dr, Cherokee, IA, 51012
About This Home
This sprawling ranch-style home on 2.3 acres with a walk-out basement — updated main-floor living and modern finishes throughout. The main level offers a completely renovated open living area, an expansive master suite. The home has a total of 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. Three bedrooms on the main floor, and one in the basement. There are two places to put your laundry, the main floor or the basement. The lower level walk-out includes a versatile toy/rec room and additional living space. Outdoor amenities include a screened-in porch and a stamped concrete patio for entertaining and year-round enjoyment. This property is a STUNNER. Check it out for yourself today!
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Not Bike FriendlySchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1965
Materials
- Roof: Shingle
- Construction materials: Brick,Steel Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence,Residential
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Water Softener: Owned
- Laundry features: In Basement,Main Level
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Block,Finished,Walk-out
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Features
- Brick Accent,Built-in Features,Eat-in Kitchen,Entrance Foyer,Master Bath,New Bath,New Kitchen,Granite/Quartz,Kitchen Island
- Door features: French Doors
- Flooring: Hardwood,Luxury Vinyl
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Electric
- Fireplace: Yes
- Finished area below ground: 900
- Finished area above ground: 1,890
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 2,790
- Total interior livable area: 2,790 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 190350725152005
Features
- Levels: Multi-Level 3
- Patio & porch: 3 Season Porch,Deck,Patio
- Exterior features: Outdoor Fire Area,Lighting
Lot
- Lot size: 2.36 Acres
- Features: Landscaped,Wooded
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached,Garage Door Opener,Gravel
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 2
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
- Hail
- Cold Wave
- Drought
- Strong Wind
- Tornado
- Winter Weather
- Inland Flooding
- Ice Storm
- Lightning
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Iowa Counties
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
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $2,262 | $27,144 |
| Home Insurance * | $486 | $5,832 |
| Property Taxes | $316 | $3,792 |
| Electricity | $208 | $2,497 |
| Total | $3,272 | $39,264 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Iowa FAIR Plan Programs
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.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
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Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-10 | Listed for sale | $447,500 |
| 2022-05-06 | Sold | $385,000 |
| 2022-03-30 | Listed for sale | $425,000 |
| 2022-03-21 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2021-10-20 | Listed for sale | $425,000 |
| 2021-09-29 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2021-09-20 | Listed for sale | $425,000 |
| 2021-08-12 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2021-07-09 | Pending sale | $395,000 |
| 2021-06-10 | Listed for sale | $395,000 |
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