$222,500
SOLD AUG 17, 2020
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,536 Sq Ft
6,970 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$145 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

67 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Porch
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Living Room
  • City High School Rated A-
  • Patio
  • 4-minute walk to Longfellow Nature Trail

About This Home

As of February 2025

This cute Eastside bungalow is ready for new owners! The bright kitchen includes quartz counter tops, tile back-splash, newer cabinets and breakfast bar. 2 bedrooms up (plus bonus room) and 1 on the main level. Main level features H/W floors, original wood trim/doors, built-in bookshelves and nice sized living room. Inviting front of the home boasts open landing and closed-in front porch. Updates include new driveway, exterior paint, mini-split AC/heater on second level, privacy fence across back of lot.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

John Hall

Edge Realty Group Listed on: 06/11/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Michelle Bennett

Keller Williams Legacy Group

Keller Williams Legacy Group

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,728

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 56x125

Parking

  • 1 Parking Space

Home Design

  • Frame Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,536 Sq Ft Home
  • Bookcases
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Primary Bedroom Upstairs

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Porch

Location

  • Property is near schools
  • Property is near shops
  • Property is near a bus stop

Schools

  • Twain Elementary School
  • Southeast Middle School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Internet Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Jc Watkins Survey Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1014305002

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,728

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: SINGLE FAMILY/ACREAGE
  • Total Sq Ft: 1536
  • Homebuilder: unk
  • Owner Name L F Mi: Kara Whalen
  • Ownership Type: Single Family
  • Photo Code: Broker Loaded
  • Remarks: *confirm schools with ICCSD Information regarding home was taken from Iowa City Assessor's page and presumed reliable.
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Tax Year Report: 2018
  • Subdivision: JC Watkins Survey
  • Directions: From S. Gilbert turn East on Kirkwood Ave. Home is on the bend as Kirkwood Ave turns into Lower Muscatine Rd.
  • L O1 Dues Paid: y
  • S O1 Dues Paid: y
  • Amenities: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Close to Shopping, Close to School, On Bus Line
  • Basement Remarks: Full
  • Fireplace Type Location: None
  • Interior R: Bookcases, Cable Available
  • Kitchen Breakfast R: Breakfast Bar
  • Lot Description R: Less than .5 Acre
  • Possession R: Immediate, Negotiable
  • Possible Finance R: Cash, Conventional
  • Remarks2: This cute Eastside bungalow is ready for new owners! The bright kitchen includes quartz counter tops, tile back-splash, newer cabinets and breakfast bar. 2 bedrooms up (plus bonus room) and 1 on the main level. Main level features H/W floors, original wood trim/doors, built-in bookshelves and nice sized living room. Inviting front of the home boasts open landing and closed-in front porch. Updates include new driveway, exterior paint, mini-split AC/heater on second level, privacy fence across back of lot.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
  • Number Bedrooms Upper: 2
  • Number Bedrooms Main: 1
  • Sq Ft Above: 1536
  • Total Full Baths: 1
  • Total Half Baths: 1
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Laundry Location: Basement, Laundry Room
  • Mstr Br Level: Upper
  • Number of Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Frame
  • ExteriorFeatures: Patio, Porch

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Spaces: 1 Car

Utilities

  • Internet: Yes
  • Water Sewer: City Sewer, City Water
  • Heating Cooling: Gas, Central, Forced Air

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Fees Include: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Twain
  • Middle School: Southeast
  • High School: City
  • High School: City
  • Jr Middle School: Southeast
  • Elementary School: Twain

Lot Info

  • Acreage: 0
  • Geo Subdivision: IA
  • Lot Dimensions: 56x125
  • Zoning: residential

Tax Info

  • Gross Tax County City: 3757.01
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1014305002

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 18, 2021
Sold by
Hughes Steven Wallace
Bought by
Hughes Ic Properties Llc
Current Estimated Value
$329,374

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 11, 2020
Closed on
Aug 10, 2020
Sold by
Whaten Kara N
Bought by
Hughes Steven Wallace
Seller's Agent
John Hall
Edge Realty Group
Buyer's Agent
Michelle Bennett
Keller Williams Legacy Group
List Price
$229,000
Sold Price
$222,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$6,500
-2.84%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.26%
Original Mortgage
$178,000
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 13, 2019
Sold by
Schott Gregory M and Schott Mary E
Bought by
Stork Noah J and Whalen Kara N

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 11, 2016
Closed on
Feb 1, 2017
Sold by
Brown Emily M and Willhoit Andrew J
Bought by
Whalen Kara N
Seller's Agent
Julie Dancer
Lepic-Kroeger, REALTORS
Buyer's Agent
Evie Boyens
Keller Williams Legacy Group IC Branch
List Price
$189,900
Sold Price
$176,300
Premium/Discount to List
-$13,600
-7.16%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.65%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 7, 2012
Closed on
Dec 10, 2012
Sold by
Hauenstein Janis
Bought by
Brown Emily M
Seller's Agent
Kathryn Richardson
RE/MAX Affiliates
List Price
$139,500
Sold Price
$137,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,000
-1.43%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.17%
Original Mortgage
$110,000
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 9, 2010
Sold by
Household Finance Industrial Loan Compan
Bought by
Hauenstein Janis

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$47,685
Interest Rate
4.77%
Mortgage Type
Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 2, 2010
Sold by
Grauer Delores J
Bought by
Household Finance Industrial Loan Compan
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Warranty Deed $222,500 None Available
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed $137,500 None Available
Special Warranty Deed $56,500 None Available
Sheriffs Deed $106,035 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Closed $0 New Conventional
Previous Owner $178,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $178,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $37,000 Construction
Previous Owner $110,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $0 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $47,685 Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Previous Owner $113,005 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Sold $325,000 -7.1% $212 / Sq Ft
01/29/2025 01/29/25 Pending -- -- --
12/08/2024 12/08/24 Price Changed $350,000 -6.7% $228 / Sq Ft
11/04/2024 11/04/24 For Sale $375,000 +68.5% $244 / Sq Ft
08/17/2020 08/17/20 Sold $222,500 -2.8% $145 / Sq Ft
06/11/2020 06/11/20 For Sale $229,000 +29.9% $149 / Sq Ft
02/03/2017 02/03/17 Sold $176,300 -7.2% $115 / Sq Ft
01/25/2017 01/25/17 Pending -- -- --
08/11/2016 08/11/16 For Sale $189,900 +38.1% $124 / Sq Ft
12/10/2012 12/10/12 Sold $137,500 -1.4% $90 / Sq Ft
11/02/2012 11/02/12 Pending -- -- --
10/07/2012 10/07/12 For Sale $139,500 -- $91 / Sq Ft
Source: Iowa City Area Association of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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
2024 $4,728 $251,350 $52,640 $198,710
2023 $4,596 $251,350 $52,640 $198,710
2022 $4,390 $212,020 $50,010 $162,010
2021 $4,212 $212,020 $50,010 $162,010
2020 $4,212 $194,840 $47,380 $147,460
2019 $3,758 $194,840 $47,380 $147,460
2018 $3,758 $171,000 $42,110 $128,890
2017 $3,718 $171,000 $42,110 $128,890
2016 $2,826 $139,810 $39,480 $100,330
2015 $2,826 $139,810 $39,480 $100,330
2014 $2,828 $139,410 $39,480 $99,930
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Iowa City Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 202003798

Iowa City Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 1014305002