NOT LISTED FOR SALE

629 Melrose Ave Iowa City, IA 52246

Melrose Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $716,000 - $978,383

5 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,080 Sq Ft
$270/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 08, 2015

Last sale price $580,000 $188 Per Sq Ft

Est. 44% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,779/month

403 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 0.69 Acre Lot
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Bonus Room
  • West High School Rated A
  • Separate Formal Living Room
  • Corner Lot

About This Home

As of May 2015

Historic Billingsly-Hills House is an Exquisite Painted Lady Victorian painstakingly restored, improved and in pristine condition. Wonderful quarter sawn oak flrs, original woodwork , doors and staircase, high ceilings w/great light. Spacious kitchen w/abundant cabinets, pantry; breakfast area. Charming office nook (or laundry room), half bath, huge formal dining room, living room and family room w/wd burning fp on mn flr. 4 bedrooms upstairs plus master w/bath. Improved, full, dry basement w/workshop.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jackie Blank

Blank & McCune Real Estate Listed on: 03/20/2014

Co-Listed By

Nancy Steyers

Blank & McCune 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

  • $15,028

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 0.69 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 100x300
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Fenced Yard
  • Corner Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned R5

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces

Home Design

  • Frame Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 3,080 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Rear Stairs
  • Bookcases
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Great Room with Fireplace
  • Family Room Downstairs
  • Separate Formal Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Screened Porch

Kitchen

  • Country Kitchen
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Built-In Oven
  • Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Upstairs
  • Bedroom Suite

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • Internet Available

Community Details

  • Built by not known
  • Custer Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1016132001

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$15,028

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: SINGLE FAMILY/ACREAGE
  • Total Sq Ft: 3080
  • Homebuilder: not known
  • Number of Upper Level Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Owner Name L F Mi: Jack & Michaelanne Widness
  • Ownership Type: Single Family
  • Photo Code: Complete
  • Remarks: Prefer 24 hr. notice. 2 car detached garage and detached rental cottage(with permit) for guests or income. Gorgeous double lot with lovely trees and gardens. Truly a treasure! Walk to UI Hospitals, Campus and town. Part of the Melrose Circle with friendly and caring neighbors. Check with Iowa City Schools for accurate school assignments for '14-'15.
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Tax Year Report: 2012
  • Subdivision: Custer Subdivision
  • Directions: Corner of Melrose and Melrose Circle.
  • L O1 Dues Paid: y
  • L O2 Dues Paid: y
  • S O1 Dues Paid: y
  • Amenities: Neighborhood Assoc., Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Basement Remarks: Full
  • Fireplace Type Location: In Great/Family Room, Wood Burning Stove
  • Interior R: Bookcases, Ceiling-9+ ft, Foyer-Entrance, Rear Stairs
  • Kitchen Breakfast R: Breakfast Area, Country Kitchen, Island
  • Lot Description R: .5-1 Acre, Corner, Cul De Sac, Level, Private Backyard
  • Possession R: Negotiable
  • Possible Finance R: Cash, Conventional
  • Stories Style R: 2 Story
  • Remarks2: Historic Billingsly-Hills House is an Exquisite Painted Lady Victorian painstakingly restored, improved and in pristine condition. Wonderful quarter sawn oak flrs, original woodwork , doors and staircase, high ceilings w/great light. Spacious kitchen w/abundant cabinets, pantry; breakfast area. Charming office nook (or laundry room), half bath, huge formal dining room, living room and family room w/wd burning fp on mn flr. 4 bedrooms upstairs plus master w/bath. Improved, full, dry basement w/workshop.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Icemaker Line, Wall Oven, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
  • Number Bedrooms Upper: 5
  • Sq Ft Above: 3080
  • Total Full Baths: 1
  • Total Half Baths: 1
  • Total Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Number of Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • Family Room Level: Main
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Laundry Location: Laundry Room, Basement
  • Mstr Br Level: Upper
  • Mstr Br Width: 15
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Frame
  • ExteriorFeatures: Fenced Yard, Garden Area, Patio, Porch, Screen Porch

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Spaces: 2 Cars

Utilities

  • Internet: Yes
  • Water Sewer: City Sewer, City Water, Water Softener (Owned)
  • Heating Cooling: Ceiling Fans, Electric, Baseboard, Central, Radiant, Steam/Hotwater, Zoned/Dual

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Acreage: 0.69
  • Geo Subdivision: IA
  • Lot Dimensions: 100X300
  • Zoning: R5

Tax Info

  • Gross Tax County City: 11022.98
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1016132001

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 20, 2014
Closed on
May 8, 2015
Sold by
Widness John A and Widness Michaelanne B
Bought by
Kavars Nathan M and Kayars Anne M
Seller's Agent
Jackie Blank
Blank & McCune Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Taylor Blazek
Urban Acres Real Estate
List Price
$699,000
Sold Price
$580,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$119,000
-17.02%
Current Estimated Value
$832,596

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$252,596
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.51%
Original Mortgage
$80,000
Interest Rate
3.62%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second
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
Kavars Nathan M $580,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Kavars Nathan M $60,000
Open Kavars Nathan M $445,500
Closed Kavars Nathan M $80,000
Previous Owner Widness John A $249,000
Previous Owner Widness John A $40,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/08/2015 05/08/15 Sold $580,000 -17.0% $188 / Sq Ft
04/27/2015 04/27/15 Pending -- -- --
03/20/2014 03/20/14 For Sale $699,000 -- $227 / 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 $15,028 $816,660 $163,730 $652,930
2023 $14,438 $809,390 $163,730 $645,660
2022 $13,794 $674,980 $154,880 $520,100
2021 $13,842 $674,980 $154,880 $520,100
2020 $13,842 $648,740 $150,450 $498,290
2019 $12,952 $648,740 $150,450 $498,290
2018 $12,952 $598,000 $141,600 $456,400
2017 $12,680 $598,000 $141,600 $456,400
2016 $12,430 $585,380 $132,750 $452,630
2015 $12,430 $585,380 $132,750 $452,630
2014 $11,674 $548,390 $123,900 $424,490
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • J

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Jackie Blank

    Blank & McCune Real Estate

  • N

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2015

    Nancy Steyers

    Blank & McCune Real Estate

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  • Taylor Blazek

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Taylor Blazek

    Urban Acres Real Estate

    (319) 321-1910

    222 Total Sales

    Taylor Blazek
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Map

Source: Iowa City Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 20141681

Iowa City Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 1016132001

Iowa Johnson County Iowa City 52246 Melrose

629 Melrose Ave, Iowa City, IA

This home is located at 629 Melrose Ave, Iowa City, IA 52246 since 20 March 2014 and is currently estimated at $832,596, approximately $270 per square foot. This property was built in 1900. 629 Melrose Ave is a home located in Johnson County with nearby schools including Ernest Horn Elementary School, Northwest Junior High School, and West High School.

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