$255,000
$10K PRICE DROP

Estimated payment $1,753/month

Total Views 40,118
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,732 Sq Ft
$147 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Popular Property
  • Deck
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • City High School Rated A-
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • 2-minute walk to Oak Grove Park

About This Home

Welcome to 911 S Van Buren St, a charming 1940s bungalow nestled in Iowa City’s desirable Eastside. This 3-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom home offers 1,732 square feet of cozy, character-filled living space. Inside, you'll find a classic layout featuring a warm and inviting living room with a wood-burning fireplace and a functional eat-in kitchen. The converted garage provides added versatility, currently used as a guest suite or family room, while the upper half-story creates the perfect tucked-away bonus space for a home office, reading nook, or playroom. Step outside to enjoy a spacious backyard with a large deck, perfect for entertaining, gardening, or simply relaxing. This home is a flexible and inviting space that’s ready for its next chapter.

Listing Agent

Jackie Karamitros

Pinnacle Realty LLC Listed on: 06/13/2025

Pinnacle Realty LLC

Co-Listing Agent

Jerome Edwards

Pinnacle Realty LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,134

Year Built

  • Built in 1941

Lot Details

  • 7,405 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 80x96
  • Fenced

Home Design

  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Frame Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,732 Sq Ft Home
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Den
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Shed

Schools

  • Mark Twain Elementary School
  • Southeast Middle School

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1015157005

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,134

Year Built

Built in 1941

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.17
  • NAV29_Unit_1_Appliances: Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Co List Office Mls Id: CPINN
  • Co List Office Phone: 319-393-0900
  • Co List Office Phone: 319-393-0900
  • MLS Status: Active
  • Directions: From Kirkwood Ave turn N on S Vanburen, house on the Lt
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1732.0
  • Architectural Style: One and One Half Story, Ranch
  • Reso Interior Features: Eat-in Kitchen, Main Level Primary
  • Unit Levels: One and One Half
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoRoomType: Den, Living Room
  • Year Built: 1941
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Insert, Wood Burning
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Type: Frame, Steel
  • Exterior Features: Fence
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: None

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air, Wall/Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Gas
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Mark Twain
  • High School: City
  • Middle Or Junior School: Southeast

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 80x96
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • Parcel Number: 1015157005

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4134.0

Map

Range of Values:

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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 $4,134 $219,780 $59,760 $160,020
2023 $4,042 $219,780 $59,760 $160,020
2022 $3,862 $186,510 $56,440 $130,070
2021 $3,846 $186,510 $56,440 $130,070
2020 $3,846 $177,900 $53,120 $124,780
2019 $3,156 $173,510 $53,120 $120,390
2018 $3,156 $152,160 $46,480 $105,680
2017 $3,110 $152,160 $46,480 $105,680
2016 $3,046 $150,040 $43,160 $106,880
2015 $3,046 $150,040 $43,160 $106,880
2014 $3,252 $150,360 $43,160 $107,200
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/08/2025 07/08/25 Price Changed $255,000 -3.8% $147 / Sq Ft
06/13/2025 06/13/25 For Sale $265,000 +43.2% $153 / Sq Ft
02/12/2020 02/12/20 Sold $185,000 -2.6% $126 / Sq Ft
01/14/2020 01/14/20 For Sale $190,000 +15.2% $129 / Sq Ft
06/15/2015 06/15/15 Sold $164,900 0.0% $116 / Sq Ft
05/29/2015 05/29/15 Pending -- -- --
04/15/2015 04/15/15 For Sale $164,900 -- $116 / Sq Ft
Source: Cedar Rapids Area Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed $1,000 Scott M Oshea Oshea & Oshea Pc
Warranty Deed $185,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $165,000 None Available
Corporate Deed $138,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $12,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $131,920 New Conventional
Previous Owner $101,210 New Conventional
Previous Owner $117,300 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $70,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

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Source: Cedar Rapids Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 2504398

Cedar Rapids Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 1015157005