NOT LISTED FOR SALE

708 Whiting Ave Iowa City, IA 52245

Shimek Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $376,000 - $420,721

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
2,610 Sq Ft
$149/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 14, 2013

Last sale price $218,000 $84 Per Sq Ft

Est. 79% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,717/month

70 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Recreation Room
  • Wooded Lot
  • Corner Lot
  • Bohumil Shimek Elementary School Rated A-
  • Separate Formal Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room

About This Home

As of June 2013

Intriguing & immaculate 1 1/2 story, 3 bedroom home on a nicely landscaped and wooded corner lot. Just blocks from Shimek school & close to downtown Iowa City. You'll be amazed at the amount of space in this well kept 1938 home, featuring HW & tile floors, fabulous dining area with built in cabinetry, kitchen with skylight & stainless appliances. The lower level boasts 9’ ceilings with a family room, rec room and office. 34x11 Master bedroom upstairs. Screen porch, Patio plus oversize 1 car garage.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kevin Hanick

Urban Acres Real Estate Listed on: 01/17/2013

Urban Acres Real Estate

Co-Listed By

Sean McIntyre

Urban Acres Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Jan Vrban

Lepic-Kroeger, REALTORS

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,958

Year Built

  • Built in 1938

Lot Details

  • 9,583 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 70 x 142 x 70 x 142
  • Fenced Yard
  • Corner Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned RS5

Parking

  • 1 Parking Space

Interior Spaces

  • Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
  • Skylights
  • Family Room Downstairs
  • Separate Formal Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Primary Bedroom Upstairs

Finished Basement

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

Schools

  • Shimek Elementary School
  • Southeast Middle School

Utilities

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

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • Property is near schools

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1003197006

Community Details

Overview

  • Whiting Subdivision

Recreation

  • Community Playground
  • Park

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,958

Year Built

Built in 1938

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: SINGLE FAMILY/ACREAGE
  • Total Sq Ft: 2610
  • Homebuilder: Unknown
  • Owner Name L F Mi: Murphy, Michael & Quenby
  • Ownership Type: Single Family
  • Photo Code: Broker Loaded
  • Remarks: 1 Reserved prospect. Sale is subject to purchase of a specific property. Verify school attendance with ICCSD.
  • T Val: 218000
  • Year Built: 1938
  • Tax Year Report: 2012
  • Subdivision: Whiting
  • Directions: Kimball Rd to Whiting Ave. On the corner of Whiting Ave and Whiting Avenue Ct.
  • L O1 Dues Paid: y
  • L O2 Dues Paid: y
  • S O1 Dues Paid: y
  • Amenities: Park, Playground, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Close to School
  • Basement Remarks: Sump Pump, Finished, Full
  • Fireplace Type Location: None
  • Interior R: Cable Available, Ceiling-9+ ft, Skylight
  • Kitchen Breakfast R: Pantry
  • Lot Description R: Less than .5 Acre, Corner, Wooded
  • Possession R: Negotiable
  • Possible Finance R: Cash, Conventional
  • Remarks2: Intriguing & immaculate 1 1/2 story, 3 bedroom home on a nicely landscaped and wooded corner lot. Just blocks from Shimek school & close to downtown Iowa City. You'll be amazed at the amount of space in this well kept 1938 home, featuring HW & tile floors, fabulous dining area with built in cabinetry, kitchen with skylight & stainless appliances. The lower level boasts 9’ ceilings with a family room, rec room and office. 34x11 Master bedroom upstairs. Screen porch, Patio plus oversize 1 car garage.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator
  • Number Bedrooms Upper: 1
  • Number Bedrooms Main: 2
  • Sq Ft Above: 1810
  • Total Full Baths: 1
  • Total Half Baths: 1
  • Number of Lower Level Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • Family Room Level: Lower
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Lower Level Finished Sq Ft: 800
  • Laundry Location: Laundry Room, Basement
  • Mstr Br Level: Upper
  • Mstr Br Width: 11
  • Number of Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Fenced Yard, Garden Area, Patio

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Spaces: 1 Car

Utilities

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

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Acreage: 0.22
  • Geo Subdivision: IA
  • Lot Dimensions: 70 x 142 x 70 x 142
  • Zoning: RS5

Tax Info

  • Gross Tax County City: 3824
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1003197006

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 2, 2025
Sold by
Keitel Dennis
Bought by
Fogarty Jon and Fogarty Jessica
Current Estimated Value
$390,180

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 13, 2016
Sold by
Brozene Ronald S
Bought by
Fogarty Jon N and Fogarty Jessica B

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 17, 2013
Closed on
Jun 13, 2013
Sold by
Murphy Michael B and Murphy Quenby E
Bought by
Fogarty Jon N and Fogarty Jessica B
Seller's Agent
Kevin Hanick
Urban Acres Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Jan Vrban
Lepic-Kroeger, REALTORS
List Price
$229,800
Sold Price
$218,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$11,800
-5.13%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.34%
Original Mortgage
$23,500
Interest Rate
4.25%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
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
Fogarty Jon $180,000 None Listed On Document
Fogarty Jon $180,000 None Listed On Document
Fogarty Jon N -- None Available
Fogarty Jon N $218,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Fogarty Jon N $55,000
Previous Owner Fogarty Jon N $306,420
Previous Owner Fogarty Jon N $165,000
Previous Owner Fogarty Jon N $30,000
Previous Owner Fogarty Jon N $23,500
Previous Owner Fogarty Jon N $174,400
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/14/2013 06/14/13 Sold $218,000 -5.1% $84 / Sq Ft
03/28/2013 03/28/13 Pending -- -- --
01/17/2013 01/17/13 For Sale $229,800 -- $88 / 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 $6,958 $380,370 $76,220 $304,150
2023 $6,576 $380,370 $76,220 $304,150
2022 $6,328 $312,230 $72,750 $239,480
2021 $6,020 $305,510 $72,750 $232,760
2020 $6,020 $278,420 $69,290 $209,130
2019 $4,976 $250,750 $69,290 $181,460
2018 $4,976 $226,450 $62,360 $164,090
2017 $4,786 $226,450 $62,360 $164,090
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • K

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Kevin Hanick

    Urban Acres Real Estate

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  • Sean McIntyre

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2013

    Sean McIntyre

    Urban Acres Real Estate

    (319) 430-8260

    5 in this area

    176 Total Sales

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  • J

    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Jan Vrban

    Lepic-Kroeger, REALTORS

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Map

Source: Iowa City Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 20130393

Iowa City Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 1003197009

Iowa Johnson County Iowa City 52245 Shimek

708 Whiting Ave, Iowa City, IA

This home is located at 708 Whiting Ave, Iowa City, IA 52245 since 17 January 2013 and is currently estimated at $390,180, approximately $149 per square foot. This property was built in 1938. 708 Whiting Ave is a home located in Johnson County with nearby schools including Bohumil Shimek Elementary School, Southeast Junior High School, and City High School.

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