Cedar Valley Homes for Sale: Explore Affordable Suburbs, Acreage & Land

Welcome to the broader Cedar Valley real estate market, where unmatched affordability meets exceptional quality of life. Our surrounding communities, located just a 10-minute commute to Waterloo or Cedar Falls, offer tranquil, family-friendly living with superior value. Whether you’re searching for a budget-friendly home, vast farmland, or a turnkey commercial investment, the perfect property awaits outside the metro core.

Residential Real Estate in Cedar Valley's Outer Communities

Discover the ideal blend of small-town charm and big-city access. Homes for sale in the surrounding areas (including Black Hawk, Bremer, and Grundy counties) boast a competitive median price, making homeownership attainable for everyone.

Family Homes & First-Time Buyers

  • Affordable Suburbs: Find spacious single-family homes and two-story structures in quiet neighborhoods like Hudson, Waverly, and Evansdale. These properties offer comfortable living spaces (typically 2 to 5 bedrooms) and generous yards perfect for raising a family.

  • Investment Opportunities: Target affordable properties perfect for renovation or convert into high-demand rental homes near our 5 university and college campuses.

Luxury Homes & Acreage for Sale

  • Luxury Estates: Explore breathtaking luxury homes in the Cedar Valley featuring stone/brick exteriors, state-of-the-art kitchens, and thousands of open square footage for high-end living and entertaining.

  • Land & Farm Properties: Secure your future with fertile Iowa farmland for sale or prime residential building lots. This region is renowned for agricultural excellence, offering excellent opportunities for income-generating ventures and building your custom forever home.

The Unbeatable Cedar Valley Lifestyle

The surrounding communities provide an unparalleled quality of life, consistently ranking high for education, health, and recreation:

  • Education Excellence: Benefit from innovative schools that implement programs like The Leader in Me, alongside access to multiple post-secondary institutions, ensuring a high-quality education from Pre-K to college.

  • Recreation & Wellness: Embrace an active lifestyle with over 100 miles of recreational trails, world-class facilities like the Lost Island Waterpark, 300+ acres of the Hartman Reserve, and access to competitive sports clubs. Enjoy year-round fun, from summer bike rides to winter cross-country skiing.

  • Thriving Local Culture: Enjoy nationally recognized historic downtown districts, state-of-the-art performing arts centers, vibrant nightlife (including microbreweries and the Isle Casino), and a rich culinary scene—all easily accessible via a short commute.

The Fischels Commercial & Residential Group is the area expert for all Cedar Valley real estate. Whether you need an affordable family home or high-return commercial property investment, let us put our local knowledge to work for you.

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Cedar Valley Surrounding Areas

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3460 Marnie Avenue, Waterloo

$10,500,000

3460 Marnie Avenue, Waterloo

Industrial 6.06 Acres 82500 SQFT Commercial Sale MLS® # 20250602

Chris Fischels Fischels Commercial Group

3530 Marnie Ave - Sale, Waterloo

$7,650,000

↓ $1,000,000

3530 Marnie Ave - Sale, Waterloo

Industrial 6.08 Acres 51900 SQFT Commercial Sale MLS® # 20250399

Trevis Adair Pinnacle Realty

3423 Marnie Ave - Sale, Waterloo

$5,676,230

3423 Marnie Ave - Sale, Waterloo

Office/Industrial 5.35 Acres 44800 SQFT Commercial Sale MLS® # 20251233

Trevis Adair Pinnacle Realty

Pending
3810-3840 University Avenue, Waterloo

$4,500,000

3810-3840 University Avenue, Waterloo

Retail 11.11 Acres 106200 SQFT Commercial Sale MLS® # 20241887

Matt Miehe, Ccim Miehe Commercial Real Estate

3556 Marnie Ave - Sale, Waterloo

$4,450,000

↓ $330,000

3556 Marnie Ave - Sale, Waterloo

Office/Industrial 5.19 Acres 30080 SQFT Commercial Sale MLS® # 20250395

Trevis Adair Pinnacle Realty

130 Warp Drive, Waterloo

$4,000,000

130 Warp Drive, Waterloo

Industrial 7.86 Acres 50400 SQFT Commercial Sale MLS® # 20254157

Chris Fischels Fischels Commercial Group

1258 Cherry Ridge Ct, Dubuque

$3,875,000

1258 Cherry Ridge Ct, Dubuque

5 Beds 4 Baths 7,036 SqFt Residential MLS® # 20253356

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2220 Sw 4th Street, Waverly

$3,400,000

2220 Sw 4th Street, Waverly

Office/Industrial 19.65 Acres 855954 SQFT Commercial Sale MLS® # 20253266

Timothy Lalk Century 21 Signature Real Estate-Waverly

New
136 Main Street, McGregor

$3,300,000

136 Main Street, McGregor

Acreage Acres Residential Income MLS® # 20251356

Jonathan Miles Jon Miles Real Estate cell: 608-988-7400

New
4231 Alexandra Drive, Waterloo

$3,250,000

4231 Alexandra Drive, Waterloo

Retail 20.00 Acres 24000 SQFT Commercial Sale MLS® # 20253899

Jim Benda Fischels Commercial Group

West Glen Development Land, Cedar Falls

$2,910,000

West Glen Development Land, Cedar Falls

Unimproved Land Acres Land MLS® # 20243681

Phillip Shirk AWRE - Commercial & Development

New
2459 Gt Drive, Waterloo

$2,800,000

2459 Gt Drive, Waterloo

Industrial 10.13 Acres 18000 SQFT Commercial Sale MLS® # 20252276

Timothy Lalk Century 21 Signature Real Estate-Waverly



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