$329,900

1505 Rock Island Dr Ely, IA 52227

Estimated payment $2,109/month

Total Views 37
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,054 Sq Ft
$161 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Recreation Room
  • Patio
  • Prairie Ridge Elementary School Rated A-
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Living Room

About This Home

Welcome home! Beautiful two-story home in Ely with a totally updated interior and located in the College Community School District. The open-concept main floor features hand-scraped wood floors, a great room with gas fireplace, and a kitchen/dining combo with maple cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and tile backsplash. Upstairs offers a primary suite with en-suite bath, plus two additional bedrooms and a full bath. The finished lower level includes a rec room with LVP flooring, a non-conforming bedroom/exercise room, laundry with folding cabinet, storage, and a bonus toilet. Situated on a .37-acre fenced lot with easy access to bike trails and close to Ely amenities including Dan & Debbie’s Creamery, My Mom’s Bakery, parks, the library, and the seasonal skating rink.

Listing Agent

Dana Hansen

RE/MAX Concepts Listed on: 12/09/2025

RE/MAX Concepts

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,548

Year Built

  • Built in 1994

Lot Details

  • 0.37 Acre Lot

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces

Home Design

  • Frame Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Great Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Recreation Room

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Upstairs

Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Shed

Schools

  • College Comm Elementary And Middle School
  • College Comm High School

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • Southbrook 1St Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 18-31-1-78-019-0-0000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,548

Year Built

Built in 1994

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: SINGLE FAMILY/ACREAGE
  • Total Sq Ft: 2054
  • Homebuilder: .
  • Owner Name L F Mi: Cole
  • Ownership Type: Single Family
  • Photo Code: Complete
  • Year Built: 1994
  • Subdivision: SOUTHBROOK 1ST
  • Directions: State St to Rock Island Dr
  • L O1 Dues Paid: y
  • Amenities: None
  • Basement Remarks: Full
  • Fireplace Type Location: In Great/Family Room, Gas
  • Interior R: Cable Available, Vaulted Ceiling
  • Kitchen Breakfast R: Kit/Dining Rm Comb
  • Lot Description R: Less than .5 Acre
  • Possession R: Immediate
  • Possible Finance R: Cash, Conventional
  • Stories Style R: 2 Story
  • Remarks2: Welcome home! Beautiful two-story home in Ely with a totally updated interior and located in the College Community School District. The open-concept main floor features hand-scraped wood floors, a great room with gas fireplace, and a kitchen/dining combo with maple cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and tile backsplash. Upstairs offers a primary suite with en-suite bath, plus two additional bedrooms and a full bath. The finished lower level includes a rec room with LVP flooring, a non-conforming bedroom/exercise room, laundry with folding cabinet, storage, and a bonus toilet. Situated on a .37-acre fenced lot with easy access to bike trails and close to Ely amenities including Dan & Debbie’s Creamery, My Mom’s Bakery, parks, the library, and the seasonal skating rink.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator
  • Number Bedrooms Upper: 3
  • Sq Ft Above: 1574
  • Total Full Baths: 2
  • Total Half Baths: 1
  • Number of Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Lower Level Finished Sq Ft: 480
  • Laundry Location: Basement
  • Mstr Br Level: Upper
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Frame
  • ExteriorFeatures: Deck, Patio, Shed

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Spaces: 2 Cars

Utilities

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

Schools

  • High School: College Comm
  • Jr Middle School: College Comm
  • Elementary School: College Comm

Lot Info

  • Acreage: 0.37
  • Geo Subdivision: IA
  • Zoning: Res

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 18-31-1-78-019-0-0000

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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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
2025 $4,548 $284,200 $43,500 $240,700
2024 $4,208 $287,200 $43,500 $243,700
2023 $4,208 $287,200 $43,500 $243,700
2022 $4,118 $226,600 $43,500 $183,100
2021 $3,904 $225,900 $43,500 $182,400
2020 $3,904 $185,700 $43,500 $142,200
2019 $3,598 $185,700 $43,500 $142,200
2018 $3,276 $181,600 $43,500 $138,100
2017 $2,705 $167,300 $43,500 $123,800
2016 $2,705 $152,000 $43,500 $108,500
2015 $3,050 $172,200 $43,500 $128,700
2014 $3,050 $172,200 $43,500 $128,700
2013 $2,884 $172,200 $43,500 $128,700
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
12/09/2025 12/09/25 For Sale $329,900 +57.8% $161 / Sq Ft
03/06/2017 03/06/17 Sold $209,000 -2.7% $133 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
02/10/2017 02/10/17 Pending -- -- --
10/26/2016 10/26/16 For Sale $214,900 -- $137 / Sq Ft
Source: Iowa City Area Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Warranty Deed $209,000 None Available
Deed -- --
Warranty Deed $172,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $156,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $188,100 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $116,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $146,625 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $153,000 Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Source: Iowa City Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 202507260

Iowa City Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 18311-78019-00000