NOT LISTED FOR SALE

265 Whitman Ave North Liberty, IA 52317

Estimated Value: $400,977 - $504,000

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,259 Sq Ft
$192/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 21, 2023

Last sale price $395,000 $175 Per Sq Ft

Est. 10% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,714/month

32 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Wooded Lot
  • The community has rules related to allowing live work
  • Penn Elementary School Rated A-
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Fenced Yard

About This Home

As of July 2023

Beautifully upgraded home in North Liberty next to Penn Elementary and Penn Meadows park! This 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom home has a great open floor plan and a 3 car garage. Inside you will find spacious bedrooms and the primary has its own bathroom and walk in closet. The kitchen has been updated with new counters, sink, and SS appliances. Fresh paint, new light fixtures and new flooring. Lots of windows that bring in a huge amount of natural light. Gas fireplace with blower. Garage has a nice drop zone and work bench, and a sliding barn door from garage to house. The expanded deck leads down to a nice patio for grilling. Walk out to a nice level, fenced backyard that backs up to woods. New hot water heater and the water softener is owned and stays. Raised garden bed stays. Yard has an irrigation system with timer.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kelley Myers

Ruhl&Ruhl, Realtors Listed on: 06/08/2023

Ruhl&Ruhl, Realtors

Last Buyer's Agent

Dave Moore

Ruhl&Ruhl, Realtors

Ruhl&Ruhl, Realtors

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,048

Year Built

  • Built in 2002

Lot Details

  • 9,583 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 79.00 x 123.00
  • Fenced Yard
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Wooded Lot
  • Garden

HOA Fees

  • $8 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 3 Parking Spaces

Home Design

  • Frame Construction

Interior Spaces

  • Multi-Level Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Factory Built Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Family Room Downstairs
  • Living Room
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Finished Basement
  • Walk-Out Basement

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Primary Bedroom Upstairs

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Porch

Location

  • Property is near schools
  • Property is near shops

Schools

  • Penn Elementary School
  • North Central Middle School
  • Liberty High School

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • Built by Frantz-Chael Construction
  • Penn Heights Pt. 2 Subdivision
  • The community has rules related to allowing live work

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 0707385003

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,048

Year Built

Built in 2002

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$8 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: SINGLE FAMILY/ACREAGE
  • Total Sq Ft: 2259
  • Homebuilder: Frantz-Chael Construction
  • Owner Name L F Mi: Jeffrey and Sara Crosby
  • Ownership Type: Single Family
  • Photo Code: Complete
  • Remarks: Showings can be set up on the Showing time App or by calling the RUHL&RUHL office. Please verify Schools with ICCSD. Washer and Dryer is reserved. Seller reserves TVs and mounts.
  • Year Built: 2002
  • Subdivision: Penn Heights Pt. 2
  • Directions: From North Dubuque Street turn on Dickinson drive and then left on Whitman, house will be on your left.
  • Aging In Place Form: No
  • L O1 Dues Paid: y
  • S O1 Dues Paid: y
  • Amenities: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Close to Shopping, Close to School, Live/Work
  • Basement Remarks: Finished, Walkout, See Renmarks
  • Fireplace Type Location: Factory Built, Gas
  • Interior R: Cable Available, Vaulted Ceiling
  • Kitchen Breakfast R: Kit/Dining Rm Comb
  • Lot Description R: Less than .5 Acre, Level, Private Backyard, Wooded
  • Possession R: Negotiable, At Closing
  • Possible Finance R: Cash, Conventional
  • Stories Style R: Multilevel
  • Remarks2: Beautifully upgraded home in North Liberty next to Penn Elementary and Penn Meadows park! This 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom home has a great open floor plan and a 3 car garage. Inside you will find spacious bedrooms and the primary has its own bathroom and walk in closet. The kitchen has been updated with new counters, sink, and SS appliances. Fresh paint, new light fixtures and new flooring. Lots of windows that bring in a huge amount of natural light. Gas fireplace with blower. Garage has a nice drop zone and work bench, and a sliding barn door from garage to house. The expanded deck leads down to a nice patio for grilling. Walk out to a nice level, fenced backyard that backs up to woods. New hot water heater and the water softener is owned and stays. Raised garden bed stays. Yard has an irrigation system with timer.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator
  • Number Bedrooms Lower: 1
  • Number Bedrooms Upper: 3
  • Sq Ft Above: 1865
  • Total Full Baths: 3
  • Total Half Baths: 1
  • Number of Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • Family Room Level: Lower
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Lower Level Finished Sq Ft: 394
  • Laundry Location: Laundry Room, 1st Floor
  • Mstr Br Level: Upper
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Number of Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Frame
  • ExteriorFeatures: Deck, Fenced Yard, Garden Area, Patio, Porch, Sprinkler System

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Spaces: 3 Cars

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 100
  • Fees Include: None

Schools

  • High School: Liberty High School
  • Jr Middle School: North Central
  • Elementary School: Penn

Lot Info

  • Acreage: 0.22
  • Geo Subdivision: IA
  • Lot Dimensions: 79.00 x 123.00
  • Zoning: Residential

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 0707385003

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 8, 2023
Closed on
Jul 18, 2023
Sold by
Crosby Jeffrey S and Crosby Sara L
Bought by
Howell Ronald and Howell Stacy
Seller's Agent
Kelley Myers
Ruhl&Ruhl, Realtors
Buyer's Agent
Dave Moore
Ruhl&Ruhl, Realtors
List Price
$425,000
Sold Price
$395,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$30,000
-7.06%
Views
45
Current Estimated Value
$434,494

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$39,494
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.29%
Original Mortgage
$316,000
Outstanding Balance
$308,349
Interest Rate
6.71%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$126,145

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 18, 2014
Closed on
Jul 25, 2014
Sold by
Kimm Brent A and Kimm Kara E
Bought by
Crosby Jeffrey S and Crosby Sara L
Seller's Agent
Ernie Galer
Urban Acres Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Kim Ryan
Urban Acres Real Estate
List Price
$249,900
Sold Price
$245,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,900
-1.96%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.46%
Original Mortgage
$36,750
Interest Rate
4.19%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Howell Ronald $395,000 None Listed On Document
Crosby Jeffrey S $245,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Howell Ronald $316,000
Previous Owner Crosby Jeffrey S $36,750
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
07/21/2023 07/21/23 Sold $395,000 -1.3% $175 / Sq Ft
06/12/2023 06/12/23 Price Changed $400,000 -5.9% $177 / Sq Ft
06/08/2023 06/08/23 For Sale $425,000 +73.5% $188 / Sq Ft
07/25/2014 07/25/14 Sold $245,000 -2.0% $108 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/18/2014 07/18/14 Pending -- -- --
06/18/2014 06/18/14 For Sale $249,900 -- $111 / 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
2025 $5,048 $373,800 $66,800 $307,000
2024 $4,486 $293,600 $33,400 $260,200
2023 $4,870 $277,100 $33,400 $243,700
2022 $4,616 $259,900 $33,400 $226,500
2021 $4,450 $259,900 $33,400 $226,500
2020 $4,450 $239,300 $33,400 $205,900
2019 $4,450 $239,300 $33,400 $205,900
2018 $4,362 $239,300 $33,400 $205,900
2017 $4,148 $239,300 $33,400 $205,900
2016 $4,034 $226,800 $33,100 $193,700
2015 $4,034 $226,800 $33,100 $193,700
2014 $3,644 $205,000 $33,100 $171,900
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Iowa City Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 202303078

Iowa City Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 0707385003