$225,000
SOLD APR 24, 2025
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,720 Sq Ft
5,924 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$131 Per Sq Ft

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Property is near schools
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Park
  • 2-minute walk to Tomahawk Park

About This Home

As of April 2025

This home truly has it all! Overflowing with original character and tasteful updates, this 1.75-story gem is ideally located near schools and parks. Step inside and enjoy beautiful hardwood floors, a cozy fireplace, crown molding, and timeless built-ins. The kitchen features original cabinetry and the home boasts arched doorways and a tiled bathroom upstairs. With 3 bedrooms bathed in natural light & a spacious full lower level ready for expansion, this home offers great space. Quaint touches include a laundry chute, a charming telephone nook, and classic glass doorknobs. Relax outdoors on the large deck by the perennial gardens. A detached 2-car garage completes the package. Recent upgrades include a new furnace, water heater, roof & a French drain has been installed, ensuring the LL is ready for you to make it your own. This home offers the perfect blend of old-world charm & modern functionality—come see it for yourself!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tiffany Hoffmann

GATEWAY ACCESS REALTY Listed on: 03/26/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Nonmember NONMEMBER

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,118

Year Built

  • Built in 1940

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 52x114
  • Garden

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces

Home Design

  • Frame Construction

Interior Spaces

  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Upstairs

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

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

Schools

  • Trailside Elementary School
  • Franklin Middle School
  • Washington High School

Utilities

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

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • Property is near schools

Community Details

  • Park

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 14154-30006-00000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,118

Year Built

Built in 1940

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: SINGLE FAMILY/ACREAGE
  • Total Sq Ft: 1720
  • Homebuilder: UNKNOWN
  • Owner Name L F Mi: AMY R SPARBY TRUST
  • Ownership Type: Single Family
  • Photo Code: Complete
  • Remarks: Square footage from CR Assessor, buyer to verify.
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Tax Year Report: 2023
  • Directions: 1st Ave to 20th St NE to E Ave NE to Dunreath Dr NE
  • L O1 Dues Paid: y
  • Amenities: Park, Close to School
  • Basement Remarks: Block, Full, Unfinished, See Remarks
  • Fireplace Type Location: In Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Interior R: Other
  • Kitchen Breakfast R: Breakfast Bar
  • Lot Description R: Less than .5 Acre
  • Possession R: Immediate, Negotiable, At Closing
  • Possible Finance R: Cash, Conventional
  • Stories Style R: Other
  • Remarks2: This home truly has it all! Overflowing with original character and tasteful updates, this 1.75-story gem is ideally located near schools and parks. Step inside and enjoy beautiful hardwood floors, a cozy fireplace, crown molding, and timeless built-ins. The kitchen features original cabinetry and the home boasts arched doorways and a tiled bathroom upstairs. With 3 bedrooms bathed in natural light & a spacious full lower level ready for expansion, this home offers great space. Quaint touches include a laundry chute, a charming telephone nook, and classic glass doorknobs. Relax outdoors on the large deck by the perennial gardens. A detached 2-car garage completes the package. Recent upgrades include a new furnace, water heater, roof & a French drain has been installed, ensuring the LL is ready for you to make it your own. This home offers the perfect blend of old-world charm & modern functionality—come see it for yourself!
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
  • Number Bedrooms Upper: 3
  • Sq Ft Above: 1370
  • Total Full Baths: 1
  • Total Half Baths: 1
  • Number of Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Lower Level Finished Sq Ft: 350
  • Laundry Location: Basement
  • Mstr Br Level: Upper
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Frame
  • ExteriorFeatures: Deck, Garden Area

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Spaces: 2 Cars

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Fees Include: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Trailside
  • Middle School: Franklin
  • High School: Washington
  • High School: Washington
  • Jr Middle School: Franklin
  • Elementary School: Trailside

Lot Info

  • Acreage: 0
  • Geo Subdivision: IA
  • Lot Dimensions: 52X114
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL

Tax Info

  • Gross Tax County City: 3103
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 14154-30006-00000

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 26, 2025
Closed on
Apr 22, 2025
Sold by
Amy R Sparby Trust and Sparby Amy R
Bought by
Witte Deborah J
Seller's Agent
Tiffany Hoffmann
GATEWAY ACCESS REALTY
Buyer's Agent
Nonmember NONMEMBER
NONMEMBER
List Price
$225,000
Sold Price
$225,000
Total Days on Market
1
Views
61

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-44.54%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 27, 2023
Sold by
Sparby Amy R
Bought by
Amy R Sparby Trust and Sparby

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 15, 2019
Closed on
Aug 14, 2019
Sold by
Buechel Sandra and Barta Pam
Bought by
Sparby Amy R
Seller's Agent
Rita Kenney
COLDWELL BANKER HEDGES
Buyer's Agent
Daniel Seda
COLDWELL BANKER HEDGES
List Price
$168,900
Sold Price
$144,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,900
-14.74%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.32%
Original Mortgage
$108,000
Interest Rate
3.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 16, 2015
Sold by
Buechel Scott T
Bought by
Buechel Scott T and Scott T Buechel 2014 Revocable Trust
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 $225,000 None Listed On Document
Deed -- None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $144,000 None Available
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $108,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/24/2025 04/24/25 Sold $225,000 0.0% $131 / Sq Ft
03/27/2025 03/27/25 Pending -- -- --
03/26/2025 03/26/25 For Sale $225,000 +56.3% $131 / Sq Ft
08/15/2019 08/15/19 Sold $144,000 -2.7% $84 / Sq Ft
07/07/2019 07/07/19 Pending -- -- --
06/26/2019 06/26/19 Price Changed $148,000 -6.3% $86 / Sq Ft
05/31/2019 05/31/19 Price Changed $158,000 -6.5% $92 / Sq Ft
05/15/2019 05/15/19 For Sale $168,900 -- $98 / 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
2023 $3,118 $175,400 $30,200 $145,200
2022 $2,882 $156,700 $30,200 $126,500
2021 $2,822 $148,100 $26,300 $121,800
2020 $2,822 $136,500 $26,300 $110,200
2019 $2,636 $122,300 $23,600 $98,700
2018 $2,564 $122,300 $23,600 $98,700
2017 $2,412 $123,800 $23,600 $100,200
2016 $2,412 $113,500 $23,600 $89,900
2015 $2,412 $116,813 $26,260 $90,553
2014 $2,300 $116,426 $24,180 $92,246
2013 $2,238 $116,426 $24,180 $92,246
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Iowa City Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 202501981

Iowa City Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 14154-30006-00000