1231 E College St Iowa City, IA 52245
Longfellow NeighborhoodEstimated payment $6,203/month
Highlights
- Heated Floors
- 0.49 Acre Lot
- Bonus Room
- City High School Rated A-
- Separate Formal Living Room
- Screened Porch
About This Home
We are proud to present this stately home, an instantly recognizable Iowa City landmark for sale for the first time in over 65 years. The verdant, pie-shaped lot draws the eye right to the porches and gables of this 1910 classic with its signature bronze piano player sculpture. This home has been carefully updated and enlarged over the years, winning a historic preservation award for the 2003 additions that added a 2-story marble foyer, a 5-stop elevator, main floor laundry, storage and a large office with heated Brazilian cherry floors and cherry cabinetry. The main floor is a mix of the old and the new, with parlors and sitting rooms leading to the delightful wrap-around porch and a large galley kitchen with downdraft stove, trash compactor, and pantry. Don't miss the clever built in blender and wall-mounted toaster! The main also has a sitting room/en-suite bedroom behind grand pocket doors with large closets and a full bath. Upstairs there is a bathroom with unique recessed shower as well as four more bedrooms, including the primary with soaking tub, bountiful closets, elevator access and balcony/fire escape access. There are two basement levels, where you'll find a wet bar, lots of unfinished storage and central vac. The heated sidewalk leads to the 2 garages, one of which is heated & large enough for an RV or workshop.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $12,120
Year Built
- Built in 1910
Lot Details
- 0.49 Acre Lot
- Permeable Paving
- Level Lot
- Open Lot
Parking
- 3 Parking Spaces
Home Design
- Poured Concrete
- Frame Construction
Interior Spaces
- 2-Story Property
- Elevator
- Central Vacuum
- Bookcases
- Whole House Fan
- Ceiling Fan
- Entrance Foyer
- Family Room Downstairs
- Separate Formal Living Room
- Dining Room
- Library
- Bonus Room
- Screened Porch
- Heated Floors
- Intercom
Kitchen
- Breakfast Area or Nook
- Oven or Range
- Microwave
- Plumbed For Ice Maker
- Dishwasher
- Trash Compactor
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- Primary Bedroom Upstairs
- Soaking Tub
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Laundry on main level
- Dryer
- Washer
Finished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Sump Pump
- Block Basement Construction
Location
- Property is near schools
- Property is near shops
- Property is near a bus stop
Schools
- Longfellow Elementary School
- Southeast Middle School
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Ductless Heating Or Cooling System
- Heat Pump System
- Radiant Heating System
- Baseboard Heating
- Water Heater
- Internet Available
- Cable TV Available
Community Details
- Clark & Borlands Addition Subdivision
- The community has rules related to allowing live work
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 1011385002
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,120 | $689,630 | $97,630 | $592,000 |
| 2024 | $11,960 | $654,870 | $90,400 | $564,470 |
| 2023 | $10,714 | $654,870 | $90,400 | $564,470 |
| 2022 | $10,234 | $506,590 | $83,170 | $423,420 |
| 2021 | $10,502 | $506,590 | $83,170 | $423,420 |
| 2020 | $10,502 | $497,620 | $79,550 | $418,070 |
| 2019 | $9,800 | $497,620 | $79,550 | $418,070 |
| 2018 | $9,800 | $457,820 | $72,320 | $385,500 |
| 2017 | $9,690 | $457,820 | $72,320 | $385,500 |
| 2016 | $9,240 | $440,750 | $72,320 | $368,430 |
| 2015 | $9,240 | $440,750 | $72,320 | $368,430 |
| 2014 | $8,896 | $423,310 | $72,320 | $350,990 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/09/2025 09/09/25 | For Sale | $990,000 | -- | $293 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available |
Source: Iowa City Area Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 202505702
APN: 1011385002
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