$229,900
$5K PRICE DROP

1406 Plum St Iowa City, IA 52240

Lucas Farms Neighborhood

Estimated payment $1,503/month

Total Views 10,179
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,748 Sq Ft
$132 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • Separate Formal Living Room
  • Patio
  • City High School Rated A-
  • Bonus Room
  • 3-minute walk to Highland Park

About This Home

Great first time home buyer or investment opportunity! Three bedroom ranch home in an excellent location close to schools, shopping and on bus line. Great backyard with shed, patio plus large carport. Freshly refinished hard wood flooring. Updated bath, kitchen and windows plus basement tiling system. Spacious lower level with non-conforming fourth bedroom, family/rec room plus bonus room. Easy to show - Quick possession available.

Listing Agent

Mike Vermace

Vermace Realty Listed on: 08/20/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,352

Year Built

  • Built in 1956

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 80x55x115x115

Parking

  • 1 Parking Space

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Frame Construction

Interior Spaces

  • Family Room Downstairs
  • Separate Formal Living Room
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Bonus Room

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Block Basement Construction
  • Laundry in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Shed

Location

  • Property is near schools
  • 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

Community Details

  • Built by Frantz
  • Plum Grove Acres Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1015451006

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,352

Year Built

Built in 1956

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: SINGLE FAMILY/ACREAGE
  • Total Sq Ft: 1748
  • Homebuilder: Frantz
  • Owner Name L F Mi: Plath, Michael & Jordan
  • Ownership Type: Single Family
  • Photo Code: Complete
  • Remarks: Rental permit in place. Please schedule all showings through ShowingTime.
  • Year Built: 1956
  • Tax Year Report: 2023
  • Subdivision: Plum Grove Acres
  • Directions: Highland Ave to Plum or Keokuk St to Plum
  • Aging In Place Form: No
  • L O1 Dues Paid: y
  • Amenities: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Close to School, On Bus Line
  • Basement Remarks: Block, Finished
  • Fireplace Type Location: None
  • Interior R: Other
  • Kitchen Breakfast R: Kit/Dining Rm Comb
  • Lot Description R: Less than .5 Acre
  • Possession R: Other
  • Possible Finance R: Cash, Conventional
  • Stories Style R: 1 Story, Ranch
  • Remarks2: Great first time home buyer or investment opportunity! Three bedroom ranch home in an excellent location close to schools, shopping and on bus line. Great backyard with shed, patio plus large carport. Freshly refinished hard wood flooring. Updated bath, kitchen and windows plus basement tiling system. Spacious lower level with non-conforming fourth bedroom, family/rec room plus bonus room. Easy to show - Quick possession available.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
  • Number Bedrooms Main: 3
  • Sq Ft Above: 948
  • Total Full Baths: 1
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • Family Room Level: Lower
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Lower Level Finished Sq Ft: 800
  • Laundry Location: Basement
  • Mstr Br Level: Main
  • Mstr Br Width: 10
  • Number of Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Frame
  • ExteriorFeatures: Patio, Shed

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Spaces: 1 Car

Utilities

  • Internet: Yes
  • Water Sewer: City Sewer, City Water
  • Heating Cooling: Electric, 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: 80x55x115x115
  • Zoning: Residential

Tax Info

  • Gross Tax County City: 3352
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1015451006

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Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

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 $3,352 $178,180 $48,910 $129,270
2023 $3,366 $178,180 $48,910 $129,270
2022 $2,960 $155,340 $45,650 $109,690
2021 $2,970 $155,340 $45,650 $109,690
2020 $2,970 $149,250 $42,390 $106,860
2019 $2,626 $149,250 $42,390 $106,860
2018 $2,626 $131,340 $35,870 $95,470
2017 $2,594 $131,340 $35,870 $95,470
2016 $2,538 $129,800 $32,610 $97,190
2015 $2,538 $129,800 $32,610 $97,190
2014 $2,530 $128,950 $32,610 $96,340
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/12/2025 09/12/25 Price Changed $229,900 -2.2% $132 / Sq Ft
08/20/2025 08/20/25 For Sale $235,000 +47.0% $134 / Sq Ft
10/26/2021 10/26/21 Sold $159,900 0.0% $151 / Sq Ft
10/05/2021 10/05/21 Pending -- -- --
09/24/2021 09/24/21 For Sale $159,900 -- $151 / Sq Ft
Source: Iowa City Area Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Public Action Common In Florida Clerks Tax Deed Or Tax Deeds Or Property Sold For Taxes $160,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $158,039 Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Previous Owner $120,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $10,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $15,000 Commercial
Source: Public Records

Source: Iowa City Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 202505301

Iowa City Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 1015451006

Iowa Johnson County Iowa City 52240 Lucas Farms

1406 Plum St, Iowa City, IA

This home is located at 1406 Plum St, Iowa City, IA 52240 and is currently priced at $229,900, approximately $131 per square foot. This property was built in 1956. 1406 Plum St is a home located in Johnson County with nearby schools including Mark Twain Elementary School, Southeast Junior High School, and City High School.

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