NOT LISTED FOR SALE

648 S Lucas St Iowa City, IA 52240

Longfellow Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $334,000 - $349,000

4 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,851 Sq Ft
$185/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 12, 2021

Last sale price $280,000 $151 Per Sq Ft

Est. 22% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,259/month

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Bonus Room
  • City High School Rated A-
  • Separate Formal Living Room
  • Private Yard

About This Home

As of October 2021

Beautifully appointed 19th century four square, this much loved home has been cared for, improved upon and modernized in all the right ways. Gorgeous original woodwork shines proudly. Main floor beams with tall ceilings, open floor plan, and wonderfully updated kitchen. Surprises around ever corner, such as updated bathrooms, laundry area on the main floor and the sleeping porch off of one of the bedrooms...this home has equal parts charm, comfort and convenience. Gorgeous back yard, garden and patio. Walkable to schools and downtown.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Leslie Fitzpatrick

Blank & McCune Real Estate Listed on: 10/12/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Leslie Fitzpatrick

Blank & McCune Real Estate Listed on: 10/12/2021

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,578

Year Built

  • Built in 1890

Lot Details

  • 9,148 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 60 x 150
  • Private Yard
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned RS8-OCD

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Tile

Interior Spaces

  • 1,851 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Separate Formal Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Upstairs

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Laundry in Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry

Parking

  • Parking Available
  • Parking Accessed On Kitchen Level

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Shed

Location

  • Property is near schools
  • Property is near shops

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Internet Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1015178007

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,578

Year Built

Built in 1890

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: SINGLE FAMILY/ACREAGE
  • Total Sq Ft: 1851
  • Homebuilder: Unknown
  • Owner Name L F Mi: Bechtel, Theresa & James
  • Ownership Type: Single Family
  • Photo Code: Broker Loaded
  • Photo Code1: Broker Loaded
  • Possible Finance: Cash, Conventional
  • Remarks: Roof: 2019. Refrigerator: 2019. Dishwasher & range: 2012. Furnace boiler: 2007. This home is part of the Univer-city program and needs to remain owner occupied through 2032. Home well air conditioned with window air conditioning units, which will remain with home. This home has gorgeous old windows that behave like old windows...windows transferred "as is". 12 x 18 shed owned in divided shared structure. Shared driveway. Sale is subject to specific purchase, which has yet to be identified. Home has 4 bedrooms, per assessor page. Reserved (but negotiable): Basement refrigerator, basement deep freeze, children's play structure in back yard (Rainbow brand).
  • Stories Style: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1890
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Equipment: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
  • Interior: Foyer-Entrance, Tile, Wood Floors
  • Number Bedrooms Upper: 4
  • Sq Ft Above: 1851
  • Total Full Baths: 1
  • Total Half Baths: 1
  • Number of Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • Basement: Ent-Inside, Full
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Kitchen / Breakfast: Breakfast Area, Breakfast Bar, Pantry, Kit/Dining Rm Comb
  • Laundry Location: 1st Floor, Kitchen Area, Main
  • Mstr Br Level: Upper

Exterior Features

  • Roof Type: Composition
  • Exterior: Deck, Garden Area, Patio, Shed

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: Space, Kitchen Level Entry, Shed

Utilities

  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan, Window/Wall Units
  • Heating: Steam/Hotwtr
  • Internet: Yes
  • Water Sewer: City Sewer, City Water

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Close to Shopping, Close to School

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Acreage: 0.21
  • Geo Subdivision: IA
  • Lot Description: Less than .5 Acre, Private Backyard
  • Lot Dimensions: 60 x 150
  • Zoning: RS8-OCD

Green Features

  • Energy Related: Water Heater-Gas

Tax Info

  • Gross Tax County City: 4946
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1015178007

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 12, 2021
Closed on
Oct 11, 2021
Sold by
Bechtel James M and Bechtel Theresa J
Bought by
Hemmingsen Robert J and Emswiler Harper A
Seller's Agent
Leslie Fitzpatrick
Blank & McCune Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Leslie Fitzpatrick
Blank & McCune Real Estate
List Price
$280,000
Sold Price
$280,000
Current Estimated Value
$342,069

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$62,069
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.12%
Original Mortgage
$224,000
Outstanding Balance
$203,823
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$138,246

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 26, 2012
Sold by
City Of Iowa City Iowa
Bought by
Bechtel James M and Bechtel Theresa J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$160,760
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 2, 2011
Sold by
Sinchak Lawrence R and Sinchak Mary Jo
Bought by
City Of Iowa City Iowa

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 9, 2010
Sold by
Sinchak Lawrence R and Sinchak Mary Jo
Bought by
Sinchak Lawrence R and Sinchak Mary Jo

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 30, 2007
Sold by
Heath Joseph Grandy
Bought by
Sinchak Lawrence R and Sinchak Mary Jo

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$16,500
Interest Rate
6.25%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 7, 2006
Sold by
Marchael Doris W
Bought by
Heath Joseph Grandy

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$145,600
Interest Rate
7.5%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 26, 2006
Sold by
Iowa State Bank & Trust Co
Bought by
Marchael Doris W

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$145,600
Interest Rate
7.5%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
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
Hemmingsen Robert J $280,000 None Available
Bechtel James M -- None Available
City Of Iowa City Iowa $194,000 None Available
Sinchak Lawrence R -- None Available
Sinchak Lawrence R $165,000 None Available
Heath Joseph Grandy $182,000 None Available
Marchael Doris W $131,500 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Hemmingsen Robert J $224,000
Previous Owner Bechtel James M $160,760
Previous Owner Sinchak Lawrence R $16,500
Previous Owner Heath Joseph Grandy $145,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/12/2021 10/12/21 Sold $280,000 0.0% $151 / Sq Ft
10/12/2021 10/12/21 For Sale $280,000 -- $151 / 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 $5,578 $329,420 $74,250 $255,170
2024 $5,504 $303,010 $69,750 $233,260
2023 $5,630 $303,010 $69,750 $233,260
2022 $5,008 $259,790 $65,250 $194,540
2021 $5,042 $250,750 $65,250 $185,500
2020 $5,042 $241,780 $63,000 $178,780
2019 $4,760 $241,780 $63,000 $178,780
2018 $4,760 $225,170 $58,500 $166,670
2017 $4,618 $225,170 $58,500 $166,670
2016 $4,524 $218,620 $58,500 $160,120
2015 $4,524 $218,620 $58,500 $160,120
2014 $4,314 $208,120 $54,000 $154,120
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Leslie Fitzpatrick

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Leslie Fitzpatrick

    Blank & McCune Real Estate

    (319) 594-9869

    12 in this area

    214 Total Sales

    Leslie Fitzpatrick
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Map

Source: Iowa City Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 202105600

Iowa City Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 1015178007

Iowa Johnson County Iowa City 52240 Longfellow

648 S Lucas St, Iowa City, IA

This home is located at 648 S Lucas St, Iowa City, IA 52240 since 12 October 2021 and is currently estimated at $342,069, approximately $184 per square foot. This property was built in 1890. 648 S Lucas 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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