Marvelous well-maintained Eastside move-in ready bright, sun-lit split foyer 1/2 block from Mercer Park: playground, pool, gym, indoor courts, playing fields, tennis & pickleball courts! Walk to schools, shopping & dining. Free City bus 1/2 block. Cozy 3bed/2bath features deck, screenporch, grill deck, patio & handy shed in fenced backyard. Side double-deep tandem parking pad expands offstreet parking in addition to 2car garage & driveway. Mechanics dream: Bonus custom shop/storage/workbench space under back porch opens into garage. Classic raised hearth brick woodburning fireplace sets the tone for a comfy living room that blends into the dining & kitchen for casual dining or entertaining. Lower level open space features epoxy floors to accomodate the current dual purpose home office/art studio for easy cleaning. LL could be ADU or mom-in-law space with 2nd bathroom. Quick possession possible. Inspections welcome. Sold as-is! See Assoc Docs for floorplan & extensive list of updates.
Sold for $250,000
$250,000
1242 Dover St, Iowa City, IA 52240
3beds
1,388sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1976
6,534 Square Feet Lot
$255,000 Zestimate®
$180/sqft
$1,921 Estimated rent
Home value
$255,000
$242,000 - $268,000
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Bright sun-litFenced backyardSplit foyer
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Listed by:
CLAY CLAUSSEN 319-331-9911,
RE/MAX Concepts
Bought with:
Phoebe Martin Real Estate
Source: Iowa City Area AOR,MLS#: 202506998
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Library Or Office, Recreation Room
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Microwave, Range Or Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Basement, Laundry Room
Features
- Bookcases, Entrance Foyer, Family Room On Main Level, Primary On Main Level, Suite Or Apartment, Pantry, Smart Doorbell
- Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
- Basement: Daylight,Full,Concrete,Walk-Out Access,Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Masonry, Wood Burning, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,388
- Total interior livable area: 1,388 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,028
- Finished area below ground: 360
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Off Street, On Street, Tandem, Parking Pad
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio, Screened
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 6,534 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 60 x 110
- Features: Less Than Half Acre, Level, Back Yard
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 1013317004
- Zoning: Residential
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Satellite Dish
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Partial Brick, Vinyl, Frame
Condition
- Year built: 1976
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Close To School, Near Shopping, Near Public Transport, Park, Fitness Center, Playground, Pool, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Tennis Court(s), Other
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: HAMMS FIRST ADDITION
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Iowa City
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $180/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $229,400
- Annual tax amount: $4,108
- Date on market: 11/13/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/9/2026 | Sold | $250,000$180/sqft |
Source:  Iowa City Area AOR #202506998 Report a problem | ||
| 1/3/2026 | Pending sale | $250,000$180/sqft |
Source: Iowa City Area AOR #202506998 Report a problem | ||
| 11/13/2025 | Listed for sale | $250,000+56.3%$180/sqft |
Source: Iowa City Area AOR #202506998 Report a problem | ||
| 11/25/2019 | Sold | $160,000$115/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,912 -3.6% | $229,400 +6.4% |
| 2024 | $4,056 +6.6% | $215,630 |
| 2023 | $3,805 +4.7% | $215,630 +22.8% |
| 2022 | $3,635 +4.5% | $175,540 |
| 2021 | $3,480 -9.1% | $175,540 +3.5% |
| 2020 | $3,830 +5.5% | $169,540 -6% |
| 2019 | $3,632 | $180,400 +9.1% |
| 2018 | $3,632 +7.4% | $165,320 +6.2% |
| 2017 | $3,382 +10.9% | $155,610 +12.1% |
| 2016 | $3,050 +1.9% | $138,770 |
| 2015 | $2,992 +1.7% | $138,770 +2.1% |
| 2014 | $2,942 | $135,970 |
| 2012 | -- | $135,970 |
| 2011 | -- | $135,970 +0.3% |
| 2009 | -- | $135,510 |
| 2008 | -- | $135,510 +17.4% |
| 2005 | $2,124 +2.5% | $115,470 |
| 2004 | $2,072 -4.7% | $115,470 +1.7% |
| 2003 | $2,174 +3.6% | $113,560 |
| 2002 | $2,098 +14.6% | $113,560 +14.5% |
| 2001 | $1,830 | $99,170 |
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Neighborhood: Eastside
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GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Robert Lucas Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 4/10Southeast Junior High SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 6/10Iowa City High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Lucas
- Middle: Southeast
- High: City
Source: Iowa City Area AOR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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