Charming Story-and-a-Half Home with Oversized Garage, 2 Sun-Drenched Decks & More! Welcome to your perfect blend of comfort, functionality, and future potential! This delightful story-and-a-half home is full of character and practical upgrades, starting with the oversized two-stall attached garage—a dream for hobbyists and DIYers alike. Equipped with a large workbench, built-in cabinets, and ample shelving, this space is more than just a garage—it’s your next creative haven. The new 2024 smart garage door opener lets you control access remotely, even allowing delivery drivers to safely place packages inside. And with a new roof in 2022, it’s ready for you, rain or shine. The massive driveway, affectionately known by sellers as “The Landing Strip,” offers space galore for vehicles and includes a dedicated parking pad for your boat or RV—a rare find! Step inside what was once the original single-stall garage, and is now a finished breezeway with both a traditional and walk-in closet or pantry, plus direct access to both the front yard and the private backyard oasis. Off the dining room, through a large French door, access a spacious deck, perfect for summer entertaining. The fully fenced backyard boasts a towering shade tree, a built-in round firepit (2023), and the sense of added space thanks to a city-owned lot next door—giving you both privacy and a more expansive feel. Inside, you’ll find a warm and inviting layout with refinished hardwood floors (2023) throughout the living room, dining area, hallway, and two main-floor bedrooms. Upstairs, a cozy third bedroom features a large closet and a skylight, making it the perfect retreat or office space. BONUS!- Hardwood flooring is under the carpeting in this incredible space also! The finished basement is a major bonus. It has a roomy family area, a bathroom, and a large laundry/utility room complete with cabinets, a built-in closet to store your off-season wardrobe, and a washer and dryer that's included!The kitchen and two bathrooms are ready for your personal touch, offering you a unique opportunity to design them exactly to your taste. And yes, all kitchen appliances stay with the home.This well-maintained property has been cared for, inside and out. With thoughtful updates, abundant space, and a warm, welcoming feel—it’s more than a house. It’s home.Don’t wait—homes with this much personality and potential don’t last long!
Sold for $208,050 on 09/19/25
$208,050
1039 27th St NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
3beds
1,643sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1947
0.36 Acres Lot
$208,100 Zestimate®
$127/sqft
$1,798 Estimated rent
Owner options
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: September 20, 2025 at 06:03am
Listed by:
Heather Aswegan 319-560-2823,
Keller Williams Legacy Group
Bought with:
Michelle Fitzgerald
Century 21 Signature Real Estate
Source: CRAAR, CDRMLS,MLS#: 2506191
Originating MLS: Cedar Rapids Area Association Of Realtors

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Other
- Level: First
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Dining Area, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Main Level Primary
- Basement: Full
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,643 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,208
- Finished area below ground: 435
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, Heated Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Exterior features: Fence
Lot
- Size: 0.36 Acres
- Dimensions: 15783
- Features: See Remarks
Details
- Parcel number: 141520300100000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: One and One Half Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Block
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1947
Details
- Warranty included: Yes
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Cedar Rapids
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
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