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  • $437,800

    1251 Melrose Ave, Iowa City, IA 52246

    5beds
    2baths
    2,184sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1962
    9,147 Square Feet Lot
    $437,800 Zestimate®
    $200/sqft
    $2,788 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $437,800

    $416,000 - $460,000

    $2,788/mo

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    What's special

    New lvp flooring throughoutNew stainless steel appliancesNew light fixturesQuartz countertopsWhite cabinetsFull laundry room

    Freshly remodeled home less than 5 blocks from Kinnick Stadium and UIHC. Offered for rent September 1, 2022 through July 1, 2023. New LVP flooring throughout main level, quartz countertops, white cabinets, all new light fixtures, and all new stainless steel appliances. New carpeting throughout lower level. Enjoy 3 separate living spaces, a full laundry room with washer and dryer, and large mudroom/drop zone room just inside the backdoor. While the home qualifies as a legal 5 bedroom, the 5th bedroom is better suited to use as a drop zone or 4-season room due to having an outside entrance. Two car detached garage newly constructed and parking pad for 2 more cars. Strict no smoking, no vaping, and no pets policy. Home to have University Heights rental permit which prohibits more than 3 college students from living together on the premises. Ideal location for Medical residents, fellows, medical or dental students, nurses or anyone needing quick and easy access to UIHC or the Colleges of Medicine, Dentistry, or Nursing. Short term leases may be considered. Tenants responsible for all utilities, mowing, and snow removal. Gas, electric, water/sewer/trash/recycling, internet, mowing, snow removal are tenant responsibilities. Shorter term leases considered for additional fee. There are 7 home football games played at Kinnick Stadium between 9/3/22-11/29/22. Tenant may not rent out parking at any time, including for football games. No pets allowed, no smoking, no vaping in the home or in the garage.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 5
    • Bathrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Forced air, Other
    Cooling
    • Other
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Washer
    • Laundry: In Unit
    Features
    • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
    • Basement: Finished
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 2,184 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 1
    • Parking features: Garage - Detached, Off-street
    Features
    • Exterior features: Brick
    Lot
    • Size: 9,147 Square Feet
    Details
    • Parcel number: 1016229026

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Conventional
    Materials
    • brick
    • Foundation: Concrete Block
    • Roof: Composition
    Condition
    • Year built: 1962

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Iowa City

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $200/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $348,900
    • Annual tax amount: $5,634

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    7/29/2022Listing removed--
    Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem
    7/6/2022Listed for rent$2,600+52.9%$1/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem
    4/8/2022Sold$400,000$183/sqft
    Source: Iowa City Area AOR #202201769 Report a problem
    3/30/2022Listed for sale$400,000+53.8%$183/sqft
    Source: Iowa City Area AOR #202201769 Report a problem
    1/28/2019Listing removed$1,700$1/sqft
    Source: Matnic LLC Report a problem
    1/19/2019Price change$1,700-5.6%$1/sqft
    Source: Matnic LLC Report a problem
    1/6/2019Price change$1,800+5.9%$1/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Legacy Group Report a problem
    12/1/2018Listed for rent$1,700$1/sqft
    Source: Matnic LLC Report a problem
    10/27/2018Listing removed$1,700$1/sqft
    Source: Matnic LLC Report a problem
    10/10/2018Listed for rent$1,700-22.7%$1/sqft
    Source: Matnic LLC Report a problem
    8/20/2018Listing removed$2,200$1/sqft
    Source: Lepic-Kroeger REALTORS Report a problem
    8/1/2018Sold$260,000-5.5%$119/sqft
    Source: Iowa City Area AOR #20183952 Report a problem
    8/1/2018Listed for rent$2,200$1/sqft
    Source: Lepic-Kroeger REALTORS Report a problem
    6/27/2018Listed for sale$275,000+20.6%$126/sqft
    Source: Lepic-Kroeger Corridor, REALTORS #20183952 Report a problem
    8/3/2016Sold$228,000-8.8%$104/sqft
    Source: Iowa City Area AOR #20162014 Report a problem
    8/3/2016Pending sale$249,900$114/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Real Estate Professionals #20162014 Report a problem
    3/31/2016Listed for sale$249,900$114/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Real Estate Professionals #20162014 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$5,634 -2.6%$348,900 +2.8%
    2024$5,782 +3.1%$339,300
    2023$5,608 +15%$339,300 +18.5%
    2022$4,877 -1.5%$286,300 +9.4%
    2021$4,953 +4%$261,800 +3.1%
    2020$4,760 +13%$254,000
    2019$4,212 $254,000 +16%
    2018$4,212 +13.5%$219,000 +11.4%
    2017$3,710 -0.1%$196,600 -0.1%
    2016$3,712 -3.5%$196,700 -5.3%
    2015$3,846 -1.1%$207,600 -0.8%
    2014$3,888 $209,300 +5.3%
    2012-- $198,800
    2011-- $198,800 +15.9%
    2009-- $171,500
    2008-- $171,500 +25.6%
    2005$1,934 +2.7%$136,570
    2004$1,884 +3.2%$136,570 +8.9%
    2003$1,826 +3.9%$125,400
    2002$1,758 $125,400
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    Neighborhood: 52246

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Horn
    • Middle: Northwest
    • High: West

    Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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