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  • $396,100

    1242 Sunset St, Iowa City, IA 52246

    3beds
    1,960sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in ----
    -- sqft lot
    $396,100 Zestimate®
    $202/sqft
    $2,140 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $396,100

    $372,000 - $420,000

    $2,140/mo

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    Private deckCentral airMature treesGarbage disposal

    EXCELLENT LOCATION ON THE WEST SIDE IN A GREAT RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD! CLOSE TO THE UNIV OF IOWA HOSPITALS & CLINICS, PHARMACY SCHOOL, PHYSICAL THERAPY SCHOOL, MED SCHOOL & LAW SCHOOL. JUST MINUTES FROM WILLOW CREEK PARK, KIWANIS PARK & WALKING TRAILS. ALSO CLOSE ACCESS TO I-380 AND HiWay 218. CLOSE TO SHOPPING & HORN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND WALKING DISTANCE TO DANE'S DAIRY. BUS STOP IS ACROSS THE STREET ON THE CORNER OF SUNSET AND ABER AVENUE. REMODELED BATHROOM IN 2022. NEW CARPET IN 2025. NEW DECKS IN 2025. NEW FURNACE IN 2025. THIS UNIT HAS CENTRAL AIR, WASHER/DRYER, DISHWASHER, GARBAGE DISPOSAL. SIDE-BY-SIDE FRIDGE WITH AN EXTRA FRIDGE IN THE BASEMENT. CLEAN & UPDATED WITH NEUTRAL COLORS. BUILT IN 1983. 1280 sq ft FINISHED PLUS ANOTHER 640 sq ft IN A DRY, COMFORTABLE & FUNCTIONAABLE BASEMENT (Rec room, office, work out room). LARGE BACK YARD & PRIVATE DECK. MATURE TREES. THIS IS A SPACIOUS 3 BDRM THAT CAN HOUSE 4... WITH A HUGE MASTER BDRM (15' X 13'). DINING AREA IN THE KITCHEN & A PANTRY ATTACHED WITH A BACK ENTRANCE. A HALF BATH OFF THE KITCHEN & A FULL BATH UPSTAIRS. A LARGE BASEMENT HAS PLENTY OF ROOM FOR STORAGE & OTHER POSSIBILITIES LIKE AN OFFICE, REC ROOM OR WORK OUT ROOM. REMOTE CONTROL FOR SINGLE CAR ATTACHED GARAGE. OFF-STREET & ON STREET PARKING AVAILABLE. ALSO ON THE BUS ROUTE. GAS & ELECTRIC AVERAGE $135 (Tenant's responsibility). WATER, SEWER, GARBAGE AVERAGE $70 FOR TWO AND $75 FOR THREE AND $85 FOR FOUR (tenant's responsibility). A MUST SEE TO APPRECIATE THE LOCATION, NEIGHBORHOOD, SPACE & CLEANLINESS. AVAILABLE AUGUST 1, 2026 OR POSSIBLE BEFORE. FOR QUESTIONS OR TO ARRANGE A SHOWING, CALL KEVIN'S MOBILE OR EMAIL! Tenant responsible for Gas & Electric (Ave = $135). Tenant responsible for Water, Sewer, Garbage (Ave = $70 for two & $75 for three & $85 for 4). LANDLORD RESPONSIBLE FOR YARDWORK: ie... MOWING, TRIMMING, LEAF REMOVAL. LANDLORD RESPONSIBLE FOR SNOW REMOVAL.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dryer, Washer
    • Laundry: In Unit
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,960 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Attached, Off Street
    • Has attached garage: Yes
    • Details: Contact manager
    Features
    • Exterior features: Bus stop across the street on Sunset and Aber Avenue, Easy access to hiway 218 and I-80 & I-380, Electricity not included in rent, Garbage not included in rent, Gas not included in rent, Near Parks & Schools: Willow Creek Park-Kiwanis Park, Near U of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Medical School, Law School & Pharmacy School, Sewage not included in rent, Water not included in rent
    Details
    • Parcel number: 1017489001

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Deposit fee: $1,900
    Location
    • Region: Iowa City

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $202/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $358,290
    • Annual tax amount: $6,214
    • Date on market: 4/2/2026
    • Date available: 08/01/2026
    • Lease term: 1 Month

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    4/23/2026Listing removed$1,795$1/sqft
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    4/2/2026Listed for rent$1,795-5.5%$1/sqft
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    3/18/2025Listing removed$1,900$1/sqft
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    1/31/2025Listed for rent$1,900+20.6%$1/sqft
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    4/3/2023Listing removed--
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    3/21/2023Listed for rent$1,575+2.9%$1/sqft
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    4/22/2021Listing removed--
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    4/15/2021Listed for rent$1,530+2%$1/sqft
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    2/27/2021Listing removed--
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    7/27/2020Listing removed$1,500$1/sqft
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    5/19/2020Price change$1,500+0.3%$1/sqft
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    11/15/2019Listed for rent$1,495+11.2%$1/sqft
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    8/9/2018Listing removed$1,345$1/sqft
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    7/26/2018Price change$1,345-5.6%$1/sqft
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    7/15/2018Price change$1,425-4.7%$1/sqft
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    7/6/2018Listed for rent$1,495$1/sqft
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    3/6/2009Sold$230,000$117/sqft
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    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$6,214 +1.3%$358,290 +9.8%
    2024$6,136 -0.7%$326,190
    2023$6,177 +4.7%$326,190 +14.5%
    2022$5,902 +0.2%$284,990
    2021$5,888 +1.9%$284,990 +4.7%
    2020$5,780 +5.1%$272,270
    2019$5,498 $272,270 +8.8%
    2018$5,498 +1.1%$250,250
    2017$5,440 +2.9%$250,250 +4%
    2016$5,288 +2%$240,560
    2015$5,186 +6.1%$240,560 +6.5%
    2014$4,886 $225,850 +4.4%
    2012-- $216,380
    2011-- $216,380 +2%
    2009-- $212,220
    2008-- $212,220 +14.6%
    2005$3,406 +2.5%$185,180
    2004$3,322 +3.1%$185,180 +10%
    2003$3,222 +3.6%$168,370
    2002$3,110 +6%$168,370 +5.9%
    2001$2,934 $158,950
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    Neighborhood: 52246

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