801 Dakota St, Akron, IA, 51001
About This Home
Welcome home to 801 Dakota Street in Akron, Iowa! Situated on a spacious corner lot with mature trees, this beautifully updated 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom home with a 2-car garage offers over 2,100 square feet of comfortable living space and is truly move-in ready. Since purchasing the home, the current owners have invested extensively in thoughtful updates, including fresh interior paint throughout, replacement of most interior trim, durable luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout nearly the entire home, and a beautifully updated main bathroom. The result is a home that feels fresh, modern, and ready for its next owners. The oversized primary suite easily accommodates a king-size bed and features its own private en-suite bathroom, while the three additional bedrooms provide generous space for guests or a home office. Large picture windows fill the home with natural light, and the elevated setting offers beautiful sunset views to enjoy at the end of the day. Outside, the large fenced backyard is divided by a gate, creating flexible spaces for pets, gardening, or entertaining. With mature landscaping and plenty of room to spread out, it's easy to enjoy both privacy and outdoor living. For additional peace of mind, the seller is willing to replace the remaining older section of the roof with an acceptable offer, complementing the portions that have already been updated. If you've been searching for a spacious, updated home in Akron with modern finishes, generous bedrooms, a large fenced yard, and outstanding value, 801 Dakota Street deserves a place at the top of your list. Schedule your private showing today!
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1900
Materials
- Roof: Shingle
- Construction materials: Vinyl Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence,Residential
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Water Softener: Included
- Laundry features: Main Level
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Partial,Unfinished
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen,Entrance Foyer,Master Bath
- Flooring: Luxury Vinyl
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 2,101
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 2,101
- Total interior livable area: 2,101 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 191490231427006
- Zoning: res
- Zoning description: res
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Lot size: 7,840 sqft
- Features: Landscaped,Wooded
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached,Concrete
- 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
- Tornado
- Winter Weather
- Cold Wave
- Drought
- Inland Flooding
- Ice Storm
- Strong Wind
- 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 | $1,365 | $16,380 |
| Home Insurance * | $175 | $2,100 |
| Property Taxes | $278 | $3,336 |
| Electricity | $156 | $1,880 |
| Total | $1,974 | $23,688 |
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
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-07 | Price change | $263,000 |
| 2026-07-17 | Listed for sale | $270,000 |
| 2024-08-12 | Sold | $219,000 |
| 2024-07-08 | Pending sale | $219,000 |
| 2024-07-01 | Listed for sale | $219,000 |
| 2024-06-07 | Pending sale | $219,000 |
| 2024-05-23 | Price change | $219,000 |
| 2024-04-26 | Listed for sale | $230,000 |
| 2024-04-26 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2024-04-16 | Listed for sale | $235,000 |
| 2018-01-08 | Sold | $111,500 |
| 2009-07-31 | Sold | $122,000 |
| 2007-04-24 | Sold | $115,000 |
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