Absolutley charming Cape Cod Manville Heights home. This adorable home has charm and history. This 1 1/2 story home sits on large lot with quick access to City Park, the U of I and Hancher Auditiorium. The living room picture window opens up to a vast flat back yard which abuts to a tree lined ravine. The basement has been improved by Tomlinson & Cannon. Sump pump, tiling, Grip tight wall anchoring System with a lifetime warranty.The home has a breeze way for covered access to the garage and shed in the backyard. 2 full and one half baths plus the option to have one more additional bedroom on the main.This historical home has been home to two University of Iowa presidents, Virgil Hancher and Howard Bowen. This property is in an estate and being sold in as is condition.
Sold for $280,000
$280,000
127 Grove St, Iowa City, IA 52246
3beds
1,909sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1930
0.37 Acres Lot
$284,700 Zestimate®
$147/sqft
$2,522 Estimated rent
Home value
$284,700
$270,000 - $299,000
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Listed by:
Whit Lovelace 319-330-3553,
Urban Acres Real Estate
Bought with:
Lepic-Kroeger, REALTORS
Source: Iowa City Area AOR,MLS#: 202504591
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Natural Gas, Floor Furnace
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Range Or Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Den, Bookcases, Entrance Foyer
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: Full,Sump Pump
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,909
- Total interior livable area: 1,909 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,394
- Finished area below ground: 515
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
- Has attached garage: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio, Screened
Lot
- Size: 0.37 Acres
- Dimensions: 100 x 160
- Features: Less Than Half Acre, Level
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 1009105005
- Zoning: RNS20
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Frame, Wood
Condition
- Year built: 1930
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Park, Near Shopping, Close To School
Location
- Region: Iowa City
- Subdivision: Manville Heights
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional,Cash
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/10/2025 | Sold | $280,000-6.6%$147/sqft |
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| 7/30/2025 | Price change | $299,900-10.9%$157/sqft |
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| 7/16/2025 | Listed for sale | $336,500-3.2%$176/sqft |
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| 7/14/2025 | Listing removed | $347,500$182/sqft |
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| 4/25/2025 | Price change | $347,500-2.7%$182/sqft |
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| 4/11/2025 | Listed for sale | $357,000$187/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,108 -1.9% | $373,140 +12.8% |
| 2024 | $6,224 +3.6% | $330,860 |
| 2023 | $6,008 +4.7% | $330,860 +19.4% |
| 2022 | $5,740 +2.4% | $277,190 |
| 2021 | $5,606 +1.9% | $277,190 +3.5% |
| 2020 | $5,500 +4% | $267,850 |
| 2019 | $5,286 | $267,850 +7.5% |
| 2018 | $5,286 +1.1% | $249,080 |
| 2017 | $5,226 -2.6% | $249,080 -1.4% |
| 2016 | $5,366 +2.1% | $252,630 |
| 2015 | $5,258 +2.2% | $252,630 +2.5% |
| 2014 | $5,144 | $246,550 |
| 2012 | -- | $246,550 |
| 2011 | -- | $246,550 +3.3% |
| 2009 | -- | $238,640 |
| 2008 | -- | $238,640 +27.9% |
| 2005 | $3,288 +2.7% | $186,580 |
| 2004 | $3,202 +1.4% | $186,580 +7.8% |
| 2003 | $3,158 +3.9% | $173,000 |
| 2002 | $3,040 -0.7% | $173,000 -0.9% |
| 2001 | $3,062 | $174,540 |
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Neighborhood: 52246
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Lincoln Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 5/10Southeast Junior High SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.8 mi
- 7/10Iowa City High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Lincoln
- 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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