Is parking easy in Fort Dodge, IA?

As of early 2026, 86% of users say parking is easy

Is a car needed in Fort Dodge, IA?

As of early 2026, 84% of users say car is needed

Are yards well-kept in Fort Dodge, IA?

As of early 2026, 82% of users say yards are well-kept

Is Fort Dodge, IA dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 82% of users say it's dog friendly

Does Fort Dodge, IA have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 73% of users say there are sidewalks

Does Fort Dodge, IA show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 71% of users say there's holiday spirit

Do kids play outside in Fort Dodge, IA?

As of early 2026, 70% of users say kids play outside

Is there wildlife in Fort Dodge, IA?

As of early 2026, 62% of users say there's wildlife

Would people walk alone at night in Fort Dodge, IA?

As of early 2026, 60% of users say people would walk alone at night

Are neighbors friendly in Fort Dodge, IA?

As of early 2026, 55% of users say neighbors are friendly

Is Fort Dodge, IA quiet?

As of early 2026, 54% of users say it's quiet

Do residents of Fort Dodge, IA plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 48% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Is Fort Dodge, IA walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 34% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Is Fort Dodge, IA walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 33% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Are the streets well-lit in Fort Dodge, IA?

As of early 2026, 33% of users say streets are well-lit

Are there community events in Fort Dodge, IA?

As of early 2026, 18% of users say there are community events

What is 1802 3rd Ave S estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1802 3rd Ave S in Fort Dodge, IA is $117,400 .

What is the price history for 1802 3rd Ave S?

1802 3rd Ave S in Fort Dodge, IA last sold for $80,000 in September 2022.

Is Fort Dodge a buyer's or seller's market?

Fort Dodge is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What do residents say about Fort Dodge?

Residents describe Fort Dodge, IA as easy to park in, well-kept, and dog-friendly. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Fort Dodge, IA .

Does 1802 3rd Ave S have air conditioning?

Yes, 1802 3rd Ave S in Fort Dodge, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 1802 3rd Ave S?

The lot at 1802 3rd Ave S in Fort Dodge, IA is about 0.17 acres (7,405 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$117,400

Trulia Estimate

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,640 sqft

1802 3rd Ave S, Fort Dodge, IA 50501

Est. Refi. Payment $831/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Sep 1, 2022 for $80,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$117K

Since last month

$100 (-0.1%)

Since last year

$7K (-5.8%)

Since last sale

$38K (+47.3%)

Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +76% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$118K
August 2026	$117K
July 2026	$118K
June 2026	$122K
May 2026	$120K
April 2026	$131K
March 2026	$129K
February 2026	$128K
January 2026	$129K
2025
December 2025	$129K
November 2025	$129K
October 2025	$132K
September 2025	$125K
August 2025	$125K
July 2025	$122K
June 2025	$125K
May 2025	$127K
April 2025	$125K
March 2025	$128K
February 2025	$124K
January 2025	$124K
2024
December 2024	$126K
November 2024	$128K
October 2024	$122K
September 2024	$120K
August 2024	$123K
July 2024	$126K
June 2024	$132K
May 2024	$127K
April 2024	$113K
March 2024	$97K
February 2024	$86K
January 2024	$87K
2023
December 2023	$87K
November 2023	$87K
October 2023	$86K
September 2023	$85K
August 2023	$85K
July 2023	$83K
June 2023	$82K
May 2023	$82K
April 2023	$81K
March 2023	$82K
February 2023	$82K
January 2023	$82K
2022
December 2022	$87K
November 2022	$87K
October 2022	$93K
September 2022	$92K
August 2022	$86K
July 2022	$86K
June 2022	$105K
May 2022	$102K
April 2022	$100K
March 2022	$106K
February 2022	$98K
January 2022	$99K
2021
December 2021	$101K
November 2021	$102K
October 2021	$102K
September 2021	$99K
August 2021	$100K
July 2021	$100K
June 2021	$95K
May 2021	$84K
April 2021	$87K
March 2021	$81K
February 2021	$79K
January 2021	$78K
2020
December 2020	$78K
November 2020	$79K
October 2020	$78K
September 2020	$77K
August 2020	$77K
July 2020	$77K
June 2020	$77K
May 2020	$76K
April 2020	$76K
March 2020	$81K
February 2020	$81K
January 2020	$80K
2019
December 2019	$79K
November 2019	$79K
October 2019	$82K
September 2019	$85K
August 2019	$82K
July 2019	$78K
June 2019	$75K
May 2019	$79K
April 2019	$76K
March 2019	$75K
February 2019	$73K
January 2019	$73K
2018
December 2018	$73K
November 2018	$76K
October 2018	$73K
September 2018	$76K
August 2018	$77K
July 2018	$79K
June 2018	$80K
May 2018	$66K
April 2018	$65K
March 2018	$66K
February 2018	$66K
January 2018	$66K
2017
December 2017	$68K
November 2017	$65K
October 2017	$67K
September 2017	$68K
August 2017	$69K
July 2017	$69K
June 2017	$72K
May 2017	$70K
April 2017	$69K
March 2017	$71K
February 2017	$68K
January 2017	$68K
2016
December 2016	$71K
November 2016	$68K
October 2016	$68K
September 2016	$67K

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
1821 3rd Ave S, Fort Dodge, IA	0.05	Single-Family Home	$153,000	06/03/26	3	3	1,776
1717 2nd Ave S, Fort Dodge, IA	0.05	Single-Family Home	$103,000	08/03/26	3	1	1,364
1414 2nd Ave S, Fort Dodge, IA	0.29	Single-Family Home	$57,000	05/18/26	4	1	1,191
1517 3rd Ave N, Fort Dodge, IA	0.44	Single-Family Home	$84,000	10/03/25	3	2	1,568
2166 3rd Ave N, Fort Dodge, IA	0.52	Single-Family Home	$74,000	10/08/25	4	2.5	1,488
1611 5th Ave N, Fort Dodge, IA	0.55	Single-Family Home	$110,000	01/16/26	4	2	1,962
1706 3rd Ave S, Fort Dodge, IA	0.06	Single-Family Home	$10,000	09/22/25	4	1	1,397
2003 3rd Ave S, Fort Dodge, IA	0.15	Single-Family Home	$35,000	01/08/26	3	1	1,015
1224 4th Ave N, Fort Dodge, IA	0.65	Single-Family Home	$65,000	02/13/26	3	2	1,394
1615 8th Ave S, Fort Dodge, IA	0.45	Single-Family Home	$125,000	10/09/25	3	2	1,308

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.

Address	Distance	Price	Bed	Bath	Sqft	Status
1717 3rd Ave S, Fort Dodge, IA 50501	0.06	$89,000	4	2	1,978	For Sale
1723 2nd Ave S, Fort Dodge, IA 50501	0.05	$125,000	4	3	1,366	Off Market
209 S 17th St, Fort Dodge, IA 50501	0.07	$106,300	4	2	2,174	Off Market
1517 4th Ave S, Fort Dodge, IA 50501	0.22	$179,900	5	4	2,187	For Sale
1828 7th Ave S, Fort Dodge, IA 50501	0.31	$64,800	1	2	676	For Sale
1902 1st Ave N, Fort Dodge, IA 50501	0.29	$43,360	3	1	1,248	Recently Sold
1507 6th Ave S, Fort Dodge, IA 50501	0.33	$36,000	1	1	396	Off Market
1409 5th Ave S, Fort Dodge, IA 50501	0.34	-	4	2	1,794	Off Market
Regency West Court Place N And N 15th Pl #23, Fort Dodge, IA 50501	0.31	$7,200,000	96	-	48,000	For Sale
804 Northrup Dr, Fort Dodge, IA 50501	0.42	$55,000	2	1	901	For Sale

Local Information

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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1911

1,640 sqft

$72/sqft

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 1802 3rd Ave S, Fort Dodge, IA. 1802 3rd Ave S is in Fort Dodge, IA and in ZIP code 50501. This property has 4 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 1,640 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 7405 sqft and was built in 1911.

1802 3rd Ave S, Fort Dodge, IA 50501 is a 4 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,640 sqft single-family home built in 1911. It last sold for $80,000 on Sep 1, 2022. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $117,400, with a rent estimate of $1,345/month.

Home Details for 1802 3rd Ave S

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 9Types of Rooms: Dining Room, Mud RoomCeiling Fan
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2Floors: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate, Linoleum Vinyl
Appliances & Utilities Disposal
Security Security System

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: MetalFoundation Type: Concrete BlockLawnPatioPorch
Parking & Garage GarageParking Space: 1Parking: Garage Detached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1911
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Lot Information
Lot Area: 7405 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Sep 1, 2022 Source: N/A	Sold	$80,000
Jul 18, 2022 Source: Fort Dodge BOR #22308	PriceChange	$89,000 Price decreased by 6%
Jul 14, 2022 Source: Fort Dodge BOR #22308	Listed For Sale	$95,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$1,882	$104,530

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Market trends in Fort Dodge

Last updated July 2026

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Available listings

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15MoM

Around this home

Early Childhood Center
PK-K
Public
387 Students
Fort Dodge Community School District
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GreatSchools Rating
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What Locals Say about Fort Dodge

At least 115 Trulia users voted on each feature.

86 % Say parking is easy
84 % Say car is needed
82 % Say yards are well-kept
82 % Say it's dog friendly
73 % Say there are sidewalks
71 % Say there's holiday spirit
70 % Say kids play outside
62 % Say there's wildlife
60 % Say people would walk alone at night
55 % Say neighbors are friendly
54 % Say it's quiet
48 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
34 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
33 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
33 % Say streets are well-lit
18 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

Amy r.
Resident
1y ago
"There is nothing to do in downtown Fort Dodge bit listen to drunk people coming out of the bars. No places to shop, no coffee shops close by, a few restaurants. It's dirty and loud downtown."
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Kalyn G. M.
Resident
5y ago
"Great public transit system. I use the bus regularly. certain destinations require a taxi which are cheap here. great bike lanes too, lots of cyclists."
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Kalyn G. M.
Resident
5y ago
"The public transportation system is pretty good. It's never crowded and the drivers are helpful. There are lots of bike paths around."
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Betty J.
Resident
5y ago
"It’s quiet and mostly calm, looks nice and is easy to feel safe in. It’s also easy to fall in love with your home. "
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Sally G.
Resident
6y ago
"pick up after your dog! make sure they are leashed up! Be respectful and considerate of others in the neighborhood."
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Hayleekeller00
Resident
6y ago
"It has good sides of town and great parks. There are a lot of loose cats and dogs so be careful. Everyone kind of minds there own business, that’s what will have everyone else not bother you."
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Zoe V.
Resident
6y ago
"I love that we have local farmers market, community bingo nights, there is always something happening in Fort Dodge"
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Rubieny T.
Resident
6y ago
"This area has several Parks surrounding along with, Shopping centers as well as a variety of restaurants to dine that provide the perfect atmosphere for your leisure. This area also has several Schools which offer a full range of blue ribbon educational services for children of all ages, in addition to various companies that offer the opportunities for work so you’re able to provide a quality of life that’s deserving for all members of your family and friends alike."
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Patricia H.
Resident
7y ago
"its nice people here not loud awesome here better than Chicago were i came from love my city though fort dodge is small but a nice living place for mother's wit kids school good great teachers"
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Heatherfogelman
Resident
7y ago
"The neighborhood is very friendly, and the dogs are always welcome. No one makes the dogs get away from their houses "
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Broch H.
Resident
7y ago
"the school district is not that great, but fort dodge is a decent place to live. there are plenty of parks, and things to do."
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Koribrennan6
Resident
8y ago
"Market on central and other bash’s like the things at fort frenzy. Webster county fair and flea markets are also a big thing that fort dodge has to offer"
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Poog727
Resident
8y ago
"I have lived in the neighborhood all my life neighbors looking out for each other we are all friends we all grew up together in the neighborhood "
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Pamela G.
Resident
8y ago
"it is a quiet neighborhood no crimes not a loud neighborhood not a lot if kids lived here all my mlife"
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Delaneygregerson
Resident
8y ago
"Low income government housing. Mostly friendly neighbor. Close to some restaurants and gas stations. I’m college area. "
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Nate C.
11y ago
"Not as safe... many street intersections in Fort Dodge do not have stoplights, stop signs, or yield signs. If you're not careful, someone will speed by and ram you, particularly during rush hour."
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mourlam m.
12y ago
"Great access to Hwy169 with shopping and schools to the north and the south. Country living in a friendly neighborhood."
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herangeleyes2013
12y ago
"i had a friend that used to live here and it was an okay area with really good bussiness"
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dnewman
13y ago
"Excellent neighborhood! Quiet, peaceful and private. "
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Frequently asked questions about 1802 3rd Ave S

What is 1802 3rd Ave S estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1802 3rd Ave S in Fort Dodge, IA is $117,400.
What is the price history for 1802 3rd Ave S?
1802 3rd Ave S in Fort Dodge, IA last sold for $80,000 in September 2022.
Is Fort Dodge a buyer's or seller's market?
Fort Dodge is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What do residents say about Fort Dodge?
Residents describe Fort Dodge, IA as easy to park in, well-kept, and dog-friendly. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Fort Dodge, IA.
Does 1802 3rd Ave S have air conditioning?
Yes, 1802 3rd Ave S in Fort Dodge, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 1802 3rd Ave S?
The lot at 1802 3rd Ave S in Fort Dodge, IA is about 0.17 acres (7,405 sq ft).