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306 E College St, Algona, IA, 50511

4beds
2baths
1,579sqft
$120,000
$76price/sqft
$972/moest. monthly cost
$38,880/yrincome needed

About This Home

Welcome to this beautiful 4-bedroom, 2-bath home in Algona! This well-maintained property features a professionally waterproofed basement, newer windows, and original hardwood flooring throughout much of the home. The main level offers a spacious living area, a bright front sunroom/flex space filled with natural light, a dining room, one bedroom, and a functional kitchen. You’ll also find the convenience of main-level laundry and a half bath. Upstairs, there are three additional bedrooms and a full bathroom, providing plenty of space. The professionally waterproofed basement has remained dry under the current ownership and offers endless possibilities. Whether you’re looking for extra storage, additional living space, a home office, or the potential for another bedroom, this lower level is ready for your personal touch. This home also offers a shed in the backyard for extra storage! Call today to set up a showing!

Getting Around

68
WalkingSomewhat Walkable
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
55
BikeBikeable

Schools

8/10
Algona Middle SchoolGrades 5-80.5 mi
4/10
Algona High SchoolGrades 9-120.5 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1921

Materials

  • Construction materials: Vinyl Siding

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Unfinished

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full bathrooms: 1
  • 1/2 bathrooms: 1

Heating & Cooling

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

Interior Area

  • Total interior livable area: 1,579 sqft

Property

Accessibility

  • Accessibility features: None

Details

  • Parcel number: 2211207003

Features

  • Levels: One and One Half

Lot

  • Lot size: 8,712 sqft
  • Lot size dimensions: 66 x 132

Parking

  • Total spaces: 1
  • Parking features: Concrete
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 1
  • Covered spaces: 1

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

  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherVery High
  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveRelatively High
  • Lightning
    LightningRelatively High
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindRelatively High
  • Tornado
    TornadoRelatively High
  • Hail
    HailModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Winter Weather
Cold Wave
Lightning
Strong Wind
Tornado
Hail

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Iowa Counties

Flood
Severe Storm
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 $606$7,272
Home Insurance *$96$1,152
Property Taxes $149$1,788
Electricity $121$1,452
Total$972$11,664
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$33,325/yr
40% on housing$29,160/yr
45% on housing$25,920/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: 16.4%
16.4%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 1.9%
1.9%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 0.6%
0.6%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$76This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 50511$119
Kossuth County$117

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 50511
Kossuth County$104

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$120,000
2026-07-13Listed for sale$120,000
2021-07-19Sold$83,500
2021-05-19Pending sale$87,500
2021-04-21Listed for sale$87,500

For Sale by Agent

AgentJanelle Arrowood
BrokerageWeichert, REALTORS-The 515 Agency

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