Complete renovation of a southern-colonial style residence, featuring four bedrooms and expansive, open living areas in the Peninsula Neighborhood community. The design incorporates elements of nature throughout, highlighted by the use of maple hardwood floors, a landscaped backyard, and expansive windows offering scenic views of a forested ravine. The spacious master suite includes access to a covered balcony on the upper floor and an ensuite bathroom with a custom-tiled shower. Nearby, just a short walk from the entrance, lies Emma Harvat Square, a community park equipped with a playground and pavilion. This home boasts classic charm with its pergola, patio, and garden walls, positioned on a corner plot with a wide front porch overlooking a protected natural area. City bus every thirty minutes during rush hour.
Sold for $530,000
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$530,000
1503 Foster Rd, Iowa City, IA 52245
4beds
2,244sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 2008
3,484 Square Feet Lot
$530,600 Zestimate®
$236/sqft
$3,477 Estimated rent
Home value
$530,600
$504,000 - $557,000
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Maple hardwood floorsProtected natural areaCovered balconyExpansive windowsClassic charmWide front porchScenic views
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Adam Pretorius 319-400-2741,
Lepic-Kroeger, REALTORS
Bought with:
Lepic-Kroeger, REALTORS
Source: Iowa City Area AOR,MLS#: 202401805
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range Or Oven, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Main Level
Features
- Other, Kitchen Island
- Basement: Finished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,244
- Total interior livable area: 2,244 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,496
- Finished area below ground: 748
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage
- Has garage: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 3,484 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 103 x 33
- Features: Less Than Half Acre
Details
- Parcel number: 1004342001
- Zoning: Residential
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Frame
Condition
- Year built: 2008
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park, Playground, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Near Public Transport
- Subdivision: Peninsula Neighborhood
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Management, Reserve Fund
- HOA fee: $960 annually
Location
- Region: Iowa City
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $236/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $499,130
- Annual tax amount: $6,678
- Date on market: 4/2/2024
- Listing terms: Conventional,Cash
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/22/2024 | Sold | $530,000+5%$236/sqft |
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| 4/2/2024 | Listed for sale | $504,900+58.8%$225/sqft |
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| 7/1/2020 | Sold | $318,000-3.6%$142/sqft |
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| 6/7/2020 | Pending sale | $330,000$147/sqft |
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| 6/7/2020 | Listed for sale | $330,000+0%$147/sqft |
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| 6/25/2018 | Listing removed | $329,900$147/sqft |
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| 3/30/2018 | Price change | $329,900-8.4%$147/sqft |
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| 3/19/2018 | Price change | $360,000-2.7%$160/sqft |
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| 2/28/2018 | Listed for sale | $370,000+41.2%$165/sqft |
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| 3/20/2009 | Sold | $262,000+376.4%$117/sqft |
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| 8/27/2008 | Sold | $55,000$25/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,650 +1.3% | $499,130 +43% |
| 2024 | $6,567 -1.7% | $349,120 |
| 2023 | $6,679 +4.7% | $349,120 +13.3% |
| 2022 | $6,381 +3.1% | $308,140 |
| 2021 | $6,192 -1.1% | $308,140 +4.5% |
| 2020 | $6,262 +1.6% | $295,000 |
| 2019 | $6,162 | $295,000 +5.2% |
| 2018 | $6,162 +9.3% | $280,470 +8.1% |
| 2017 | $5,640 +1% | $259,470 +2.1% |
| 2016 | $5,584 +2% | $254,010 |
| 2015 | $5,476 +1.3% | $254,010 +1.6% |
| 2014 | $5,406 | $249,930 |
| 2012 | -- | $249,930 |
| 2011 | -- | $249,930 +62.6% |
| 2009 | -- | $153,670 +191987.5% |
| 2005 | $2 | $80 |
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Neighborhood: Peninsula Area
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Lincoln Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 4/10Southeast Junior High SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.7 mi
- 6/10Iowa City High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.9 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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