$232,000
SOLD JUL 13, 2018
4 Beds
2 Baths
1,870 Sq Ft
1947 Built

Recently Sold

$124 Per Sq Ft

37 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Fenced Yard
  • West High School Rated A
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Skylights

About This Home

As of August 2021

Charming Cottage-all the updates are done. Chef's kitchen-custom cabinetry w/soft close drawers & pantry. Original (refinished)hardwood on main level. Built-in book shelves compliment stairway to Lower Level. Both baths have custom tile showers, heated floor in main bath. Windows have been replaced. Relax on the back deck-pergola stays, space & wiring are ready for a hot tub. Whole house fan, new privacy fence in backyard. Playhouse above garage. Lower level wet bar in family room. Close to University.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jan Crosby

Urban Acres Real Estate Listed on: 05/01/2018

Urban Acres Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Karen Hanes

Edge Realty Group

Edge Realty Group

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,968

Year Built

  • Built in 1947

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 50 x 114
  • Fenced Yard
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 1 Parking Space

Home Design

  • Frame Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Bookcases
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Family Room Downstairs
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Oven or Range
  • Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 3 Main Level Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Outdoor Gas Grill

Location

  • Property is near schools

Schools

  • Horn Elementary School
  • Northwest Middle School
  • West High School

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • Cartwrights Add Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1016193002

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,968

Year Built

Built in 1947

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: SINGLE FAMILY/ACREAGE
  • Total Sq Ft: 1870
  • Homebuilder: UNK
  • Owner Name L F Mi: Bowers, M Susan & Purkiss,Dennis
  • Ownership Type: Single Family
  • Photo Code: Complete
  • Remarks: Lower Level finish is approx. Garage Heater is non-operational. Oversized 1 car garage. Reserved: vacuum mounted on wall in laundry rm & TV in LL (TV mount stays).
  • Year Built: 1947
  • Tax Year Report: 2016
  • Subdivision: Cartwrights Add
  • Directions: Riverside Dr. to west on Benton. 1 block west of Riverside at corner of Benton and Orchard.
  • L O1 Dues Paid: y
  • S O1 Dues Paid: y
  • Amenities: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Close to School
  • Basement Remarks: Full
  • Fireplace Type Location: In Living Room, In LL, Gas
  • Interior R: Bookcases, Cable Available, Skylight, Wet Bar
  • Kitchen Breakfast R: Breakfast Area, Pantry, Kit/Dining Rm Comb
  • Lot Description R: Less than .5 Acre, Level
  • Possession R: Negotiable, At Closing
  • Possible Finance R: Cash, Conventional
  • Stories Style R: 1 Story
  • Remarks2: Charming Cottage-all the updates are done. Chef's kitchen-custom cabinetry w/soft close drawers & pantry. Original (refinished)hardwood on main level. Built-in book shelves compliment stairway to Lower Level. Both baths have custom tile showers, heated floor in main bath. Windows have been replaced. Relax on the back deck-pergola stays, space & wiring are ready for a hot tub. Whole house fan, new privacy fence in backyard. Playhouse above garage. Lower level wet bar in family room. Close to University.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Icemaker Line, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
  • Number Bedrooms Lower: 1
  • Number Bedrooms Main: 3
  • Sq Ft Above: 1120
  • Total Full Baths: 2
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • Family Room Level: Lower
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Lower Level Finished Sq Ft: 750
  • Laundry Location: Laundry Room, Basement
  • Mstr Br Level: Main
  • Number of Fireplaces: 2
  • Number of Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Number of Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Frame
  • ExteriorFeatures: Deck, Fenced Yard, Gas Grill

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Spaces: 1 Car

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Fees Include: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Horn
  • Middle School: Northwest
  • High School: West
  • High School: West
  • Jr Middle School: Northwest
  • Elementary School: Horn

Lot Info

  • Acreage: 0
  • Geo Subdivision: IA
  • Lot Dimensions: 50 x 114
  • Zoning: res

Tax Info

  • Gross Tax County City: 3186
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1016193002

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 3, 2021
Closed on
Aug 9, 2021
Sold by
Esker Paul and Esker Jackson
Bought by
Megeff Ryan David
Seller's Agent
Michael Esker
Realty87
Buyer's Agent
Nonmember NONMEMBER
NONMEMBER
List Price
$260,000
Sold Price
$255,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-1.92%
Current Estimated Value
$271,063

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$16,063
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.22%
Original Mortgage
$250,381
Outstanding Balance
$230,423
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$48,068

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 14, 2018
Sold by
Esker Paul
Bought by
Esker Paul and Esker Jackson

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 1, 2018
Closed on
Jul 11, 2018
Sold by
Bowers Mary Susan and Purkiss Dennis
Bought by
Esker Paul
Seller's Agent
Jan Crosby
Urban Acres Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Karen Hanes
Edge Realty Group
List Price
$232,000
Sold Price
$232,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.61%
Original Mortgage
$208,800
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 18, 2012
Sold by
Bowers Chris A and Bowers Michelle Weckman
Bought by
Bowers Mary Susan and Purkiss Dennis

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$145,800
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
VA
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
Warranty Deed $255,000 None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Warranty Deed $232,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $168,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $8,400 FHA
Open $250,381 FHA
Previous Owner $208,800 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $209,182 VA
Previous Owner $145,800 VA
Previous Owner $51,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $152,077 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/21/2024 11/21/24 Off Market $750 -- --
10/17/2024 10/17/24 For Rent $750 0.0% --
08/06/2021 08/06/21 Sold $255,000 -1.9% $136 / Sq Ft
07/07/2021 07/07/21 Pending -- -- --
06/03/2021 06/03/21 For Sale $260,000 +12.1% $139 / Sq Ft
07/13/2018 07/13/18 Sold $232,000 0.0% $124 / Sq Ft
06/07/2018 06/07/18 Pending -- -- --
05/01/2018 05/01/18 For Sale $232,000 -- $124 / 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 $4,968 $264,050 $40,500 $223,550
2023 $4,660 $264,050 $40,500 $223,550
2022 $3,900 $214,960 $36,000 $178,960
2021 $4,000 $197,280 $36,000 $161,280
2020 $4,000 $193,580 $36,000 $157,580
2019 $3,028 $193,580 $36,000 $157,580
2018 $3,028 $149,610 $29,250 $120,360
2017 $2,990 $149,610 $29,250 $120,360
2016 $2,934 $148,190 $27,000 $121,190
2015 $2,934 $148,190 $27,000 $121,190
2014 $2,666 $135,310 $27,000 $108,310
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Iowa City Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 20182838

Iowa City Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 1016193002