$305,000
SOLD JUL 21, 2025

5057 American Legion Rd SE Iowa City, IA 52240

3 Beds
1 Bath
2,360 Sq Ft
0.46 Acres

Recently Sold

$129 Per Sq Ft

6% Below List Price

39 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Reverse Osmosis System
  • Deck
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • City High School Rated A-
  • Recreation Room
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom

About This Home

As of July 2025

Country Charm abounds in this almost half acre slice of heaven, a mile outside of Iowa City on hard surface roads. Kitchen has been updated with clear alder cabinets, stainless appliances & granite countertops. Newer plank flooring in kitchen, dining & generous rec room. Living room has loads of natural light with wood beams in the vaulted ceiling, pond & field views - no curtains needed! Enjoy evenings on the large, newly stained 12' x 24' deck. Oversized heated 2-car garage with workshop area & 2-car carport. Big ticket items complete with new septic in 2021, and new roof in 2024!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jane Axt

Urban Acres Real Estate Listed on: 06/05/2025

Urban Acres Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Taylor Blazek

Urban Acres Real Estate

Urban Acres Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,990

Year Built

  • Built in 1972

Lot Details

  • 0.46 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 100 x 201
  • Fenced Yard
  • Level Lot
  • Garden

HOA Fees

  • $17 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces

Home Design

  • Split Level Home
  • Poured Concrete
  • Frame Construction

Interior Spaces

  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Family Room Downstairs
  • Living Room
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Recreation Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Reverse Osmosis System

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Separate Outdoor Workshop
  • Shed

Location

  • Property is near schools

Schools

  • Hoover Elementary School
  • Southeast Middle School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Community Well
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • Private or Community Septic Tank
  • Internet Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Association fees include water
  • South High Point Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 0921278011

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,990

Year Built

Built in 1972

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$17 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: SINGLE FAMILY/ACREAGE
  • Total Sq Ft: 2360
  • Homebuilder: Unknown
  • Owner Name L F Mi: Evans
  • Ownership Type: Single Family
  • Photo Code: Complete
  • Remarks: Newer vinyl clad windows. Radon mitigation installed 2015. Beaver system installed around entire foundation, new window wells, and exterior grading completed. Kinetico softener & RO system owned. $200 annual fees for water/shared well. Confirm school attendance area with Iowa City Community School District.
  • T Val: 305000
  • Year Built: 1972
  • Tax Year Report: 2023
  • Subdivision: South High Point
  • Directions: Scott Blvd to east on American Legion Road, approximately 1 mile from Iowa City city limits. Property on south side of road.
  • L O1 Dues Paid: y
  • S O1 Dues Paid: y
  • Amenities: Close to School
  • Basement Remarks: Poured Concrete, Sump Pump, Finished, Full
  • Fireplace Type Location: None
  • Interior R: Cable Available, Vaulted Ceiling
  • Kitchen Breakfast R: Breakfast Bar, Island, Pantry, Kit/Dining Rm Comb
  • Lot Description R: Less than .5 Acre, Level, Private Backyard
  • Possession R: Negotiable
  • Possible Finance R: Cash, Conventional
  • Stories Style R: Side Split
  • Remarks2: Country Charm abounds in this almost half acre slice of heaven, a mile outside of Iowa City on hard surface roads. Kitchen has been updated with clear alder cabinets, stainless appliances & granite countertops. Newer plank flooring in kitchen, dining & generous rec room. Living room has loads of natural light with wood beams in the vaulted ceiling, pond & field views - no curtains needed! Enjoy evenings on the large, newly stained 12' x 24' deck. Oversized heated 2-car garage with workshop area & 2-car carport. Big ticket items complete with new septic in 2021, and new roof in 2024!
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
  • Number Bedrooms Main: 3
  • Sq Ft Above: 1360
  • 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: 1000
  • Laundry Location: Laundry Room, Main, Other
  • Mstr Br Level: Main
  • Number of Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Frame
  • ExteriorFeatures: Deck, Fenced Yard, Garden Area, Shed, Workshop

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Spaces: 2 Cars

Utilities

  • Internet: Yes
  • Water Sewer: Community Well, Private Septic, Water Softener (Owned), Reverse Osmosis
  • Heating Cooling: Ceiling Fans, Electric, Gas, Central, Forced Air

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 200
  • Fees Include: Water

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Acreage: 0.46
  • Geo Subdivision: IA
  • Lot Dimensions: 100 x 201
  • Zoning: Residential

Rental Info

  • Lease Value: 305000

Tax Info

  • Gross Tax County City: 3990
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 0921278011

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 5, 2025
Closed on
Jul 15, 2025
Sold by
Evans Laura Lee
Bought by
Abildtrup Nichole and Abildtrup Scott
Seller's Agent
Jane Axt
Urban Acres Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Taylor Blazek
Urban Acres Real Estate
List Price
$325,000
Sold Price
$305,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-6.15%
Views
20

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
16.04%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 30, 2020
Closed on
Apr 26, 2021
Sold by
Barnhart William Douglas and Kosloski Mary Elizabeth
Bought by
Evans Laura Lee
Seller's Agent
Tia Perez
Urban Acres Real Estate Corridor
Buyer's Agent
Donald Fieldhouse
Cedar Rapids Area Association of REALTORS
List Price
$275,000
Sold Price
$275,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.51%
Original Mortgage
$247,500
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 1, 2016
Closed on
Jun 27, 2016
Sold by
Weaver Brant A and Weaver Nichole D
Bought by
Barnhart William Douglas
Seller's Agent
Shelly Hull
Sellers & Seekers Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Jane Axt
Urban Acres Real Estate
List Price
$215,000
Sold Price
$213,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,000
-0.93%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.37%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 10, 2013
Closed on
Jul 10, 2013
Sold by
Krueger William F
Bought by
Weaver Brant A and Weaver Nichole D
Seller's Agent
George Matheson
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Professionals
Buyer's Agent
Phoebe Martin
Blank & McCune Real Estate
List Price
$192,900
Sold Price
$189,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$3,000
-1.56%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.93%
Original Mortgage
$28,485
Interest Rate
3.91%
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $305,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $305,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $275,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $213,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $190,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $272,700 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $247,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $28,485 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $43,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $33,704 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/21/2025 07/21/25 Sold $305,000 -6.2% $129 / Sq Ft
06/05/2025 06/05/25 For Sale $325,000 +18.2% $138 / Sq Ft
06/21/2021 06/21/21 Sold $275,000 0.0% $117 / Sq Ft
05/21/2021 05/21/21 Sold $275,000 0.0% $117 / Sq Ft
02/10/2021 02/10/21 Pending -- -- --
01/21/2021 01/21/21 For Sale $275,000 0.0% $117 / Sq Ft
01/09/2021 01/09/21 For Sale $275,000 0.0% $117 / Sq Ft
12/10/2020 12/10/20 Pending -- -- --
11/30/2020 11/30/20 For Sale $275,000 +29.1% $117 / Sq Ft
07/06/2016 07/06/16 Sold $213,000 -0.9% $106 / Sq Ft
07/01/2016 07/01/16 Pending -- -- --
03/01/2016 03/01/16 For Sale $215,000 +13.2% $107 / Sq Ft
07/15/2013 07/15/13 Sold $189,900 -1.6% $94 / Sq Ft
07/02/2013 07/02/13 Pending -- -- --
04/10/2013 04/10/13 For Sale $192,900 -- $96 / 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 $3,990 $305,600 $70,900 $234,700
2023 $3,614 $305,600 $70,900 $234,700
2022 $3,280 $242,100 $70,900 $171,200
2021 $3,066 $233,800 $70,900 $162,900
2020 $3,066 $209,800 $65,400 $144,400
2019 $3,130 $209,800 $65,400 $144,400
2018 $3,068 $210,900 $65,400 $145,500
2017 $3,068 $210,900 $65,400 $145,500
2016 $2,760 $206,700 $65,400 $141,300
2015 $2,760 $197,500 $76,300 $121,200
2014 $2,246 $161,500 $43,600 $117,900
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Iowa City Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 202503731

Iowa City Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 0921278011