NOT LISTED FOR SALE

517 S Governor St Iowa City, IA 52240

Longfellow Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $324,748 - $371,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,556 Sq Ft
$223/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 30, 2015

Last sale price $242,000 $156 Per Sq Ft

Est. 44% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,337/month

80 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Bonus Room
  • Porch
  • Garden
  • City High School Rated A-
  • Kitchen Island
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of December 2015

Charming 3 BR vintage home a brief walk from downtown. Well maintained with tastefully appointed décor throughout. Kitchen has been completely remodeled with new cabinets and SS appliances. New roof on both the home and detached garage. Newer high efficiency HVAC and gas water heater. Hardwood floors, many large closets and ample built-ins both upstairs and downstairs. Cozy “cabin-like" 4 seasons room. 3rd bedroom on the 2nd floor has an attached sun porch perfect for an office or reading room.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jeff Tackaberry

NextHome Navigator Listed on: 10/05/2015

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Last Buyer's Agent

Mark Signs

RE/MAX Affiliates

RE/MAX Affiliates

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,302

Year Built

  • Built in 1915

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 38 x 150
  • Garden

Parking

  • 1 Parking Space

Home Design

  • Frame Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,556 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Rear Stairs
  • Bookcases
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Bonus Room

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Upstairs
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Porch

Schools

  • Longfellow Elementary School
  • Southeast Middle School

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1015102023

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,302

Year Built

Built in 1915

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: SINGLE FAMILY/ACREAGE
  • Total Sq Ft: 1556
  • Homebuilder: unknown
  • Owner Name L F Mi: Jennifer Widmer
  • Ownership Type: Single Family
  • Photo Code: Complete
  • Remarks: This home is in the "UniverCity" Program. The only restriction for a new owner is that it be an owner occupied home through Feb. 2021. Possession must be Feb. 4., 2016 or later.
  • Year Built: 1915
  • Tax Year Report: 2014
  • Directions: Bowery to north bound on Governor Street. Home is located on the left - park on Governor Street.
  • L O1 Dues Paid: y
  • S O1 Dues Paid: y
  • Amenities: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Basement Remarks: Block, Full
  • Fireplace Type Location: None
  • Interior R: Bookcases, Cable Available, Rear Stairs
  • Kitchen Breakfast R: Island
  • Lot Description R: Less than .5 Acre
  • Possession R: Other
  • Possible Finance R: Cash, Conventional
  • Stories Style R: 2 Story
  • Remarks2: Charming 3 BR vintage home a brief walk from downtown. Well maintained with tastefully appointed décor throughout. Kitchen has been completely remodeled with new cabinets and SS appliances. New roof on both the home and detached garage. Newer high efficiency HVAC and gas water heater. Hardwood floors, many large closets and ample built-ins both upstairs and downstairs. Cozy “cabin-like" 4 seasons room. 3rd bedroom on the 2nd floor has an attached sun porch perfect for an office or reading room.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range/Oven, Dryer, Washer
  • Number Bedrooms Upper: 3
  • Sq Ft Above: 1556
  • Total Full Baths: 1
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Laundry Location: Basement, Other
  • Mstr Br Level: Upper
  • Mstr Br Width: 13

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Frame
  • ExteriorFeatures: Garden Area, Porch, Other

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Spaces: 1 Car

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Fees Include: None

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Acreage: 0
  • Geo Subdivision: IA
  • Lot Dimensions: 38 x 150
  • Zoning: Residential

Tax Info

  • Gross Tax County City: 3924
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1015102023

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 2, 2011
Sold by
City Of Iowa City
Bought by
Kerns Jennifer E
Total Days on Market
80
Current Estimated Value
$347,687

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$148,100
Outstanding Balance
$102,414
Interest Rate
4.85%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$245,273
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Kerns Jennifer E -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Kerns Jennifer E $148,100
Closed Kerns Jennifer E $0
Closed Kerns Jennifer E $146,000
Previous Owner Greer Martha C $105,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/30/2015 12/30/15 Sold $242,000 -3.2% $156 / Sq Ft
12/24/2015 12/24/15 Pending -- -- --
10/05/2015 10/05/15 For Sale $249,900 -- $161 / 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 $5,302 $300,900 $58,900 $242,000
2023 $5,306 $300,900 $58,900 $242,000
2022 $5,068 $257,080 $55,100 $201,980
2021 $5,102 $257,080 $55,100 $201,980
2020 $5,102 $247,860 $53,200 $194,660
2019 $4,828 $247,860 $53,200 $194,660
2018 $4,828 $231,530 $49,400 $182,130
2017 $4,570 $231,530 $49,400 $182,130
2016 $4,106 $219,700 $49,400 $170,300
2015 $4,106 $199,240 $49,400 $149,840
2014 $3,924 $190,080 $45,600 $144,480
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jeff Tackaberry

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Jeff Tackaberry

    NextHome Navigator

    (319) 430-5207

    2 in this area

    104 Total Sales

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  • Mark Signs

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Mark Signs

    RE/MAX Affiliates

    (319) 325-7750

    44 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Iowa City Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 20155701

Iowa City Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 1015102023

Iowa Johnson County Iowa City 52240 Longfellow

517 S Governor St, Iowa City, IA

This home is located at 517 S Governor St, Iowa City, IA 52240 since 05 October 2015 and is currently estimated at $347,687, approximately $223 per square foot. This property was built in 1915. 517 S Governor St is a home located in Johnson County with nearby schools including Longfellow Elementary School, Southeast Junior High School, and City High School.

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