Accepted Offer. Showings for backup offers only. Welcome home! Beautiful two-story home in Ely with a totally updated interior and located in the College Community School District. The open-concept main floor features hand-scraped wood floors, a great room with gas fireplace, and a kitchen/dining combo with maple cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and tile backsplash. Upstairs offers a primary suite with en-suite bath, plus two additional bedrooms and a full bath. The finished lower level includes a rec room with LVP flooring, a non-conforming bedroom/exercise room, laundry with folding cabinet, storage, and a bonus toilet. Situated on a .37-acre fenced lot with easy access to bike trails and close to Ely amenities including Dan & Debbie’s Creamery, My Mom’s Bakery, parks, the library, and the seasonal skating rink.
Sold for $322,477
$322,477
1505 Rock Island Dr, Ely, IA 52227
3beds
2,054sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1994
0.37 Acres Lot
$328,200 Zestimate®
$157/sqft
$2,441 Estimated rent
Home value
$328,200
$305,000 - $351,000
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Finished lower levelLaundry with folding cabinetTotally updated interiorHand-scraped wood floorsTile backsplashBonus toiletStainless steel appliances
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Dana Hansen 319-560-2925,
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Source: Iowa City Area AOR,MLS#: 202507260
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Recreation Room
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range Or Oven, Refrigerator
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Basement: Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas, Family Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,054
- Total interior livable area: 2,054 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,574
- Finished area below ground: 480
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
- Has attached garage: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
Lot
- Size: 0.37 Acres
- Features: Less Than Half Acre
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 183117801900000
- Zoning: Res
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Vinyl, Frame
Condition
- Year built: 1994
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Subdivision: SOUTHBROOK 1ST
Location
- Region: Ely
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $157/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $284,200
- Annual tax amount: $4,656
- Date on market: 12/9/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/20/2026 | Sold | $322,477-0.7%$157/sqft |
Source:  Iowa City Area AOR #202507260 Report a problem | ||
| 2/16/2026 | Pending sale | $324,900$158/sqft |
Source:  CRAAR, CDRMLS #2509729 Report a problem | ||
| 1/13/2026 | Price change | $324,900-1.5%$158/sqft |
Source: CRAAR, CDRMLS #2509729 Report a problem | ||
| 12/9/2025 | Listed for sale | $329,900+57.8%$161/sqft |
Source: Iowa City Area AOR #202507260 Report a problem | ||
| 3/6/2017 | Sold | $209,000-0.4%$102/sqft |
Source: CRAAR, CDRMLS #1612213 Report a problem | ||
| 1/25/2017 | Price change | $209,900-2.3%$102/sqft |
Source: IAHOMESREALTY #1612213 Report a problem | ||
| 10/28/2016 | Price change | $214,900-2.3%$105/sqft |
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| 10/7/2016 | Listed for sale | $219,900+27.8%$107/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 5/31/2011 | Sold | $172,000-0.3%$84/sqft |
Source:  Iowa City Area AOR #20105113 Report a problem | ||
| 12/24/2010 | Listed for sale | $172,500$84/sqft |
Source: Skogman Realty #1006413 Report a problem | ||
| 10/28/2010 | Listing removed | $172,500$84/sqft |
Source: Skogman Realty #20105113 Report a problem | ||
| 8/21/2010 | Listed for sale | $172,500+10.6%$84/sqft |
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| 7/20/2010 | Sold | $156,000-8.2%$76/sqft |
Source: Iowa City Area AOR #20102662 Report a problem | ||
| 7/8/2010 | Listed for sale | $169,900-2.9%$83/sqft |
Source: Active Website #1002973 Report a problem | ||
| 4/24/2010 | Listing removed | $174,900$85/sqft |
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| 4/11/2010 | Listed for sale | $174,900$85/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,656 +2.4% | $284,200 -1% |
| 2024 | $4,548 +8.1% | $287,200 |
| 2023 | $4,208 +2.2% | $287,200 +26.7% |
| 2022 | $4,118 +5.5% | $226,600 +0.3% |
| 2021 | $3,904 +9.2% | $225,900 +15.7% |
| 2020 | $3,574 -0.7% | $195,300 +5.2% |
| 2019 | $3,598 | $185,700 +2.3% |
| 2018 | $3,598 +9.8% | $181,600 +8.5% |
| 2017 | $3,276 +10.6% | $167,300 +10.1% |
| 2016 | $2,962 +16.2% | $152,000 -11.7% |
| 2015 | $2,550 -16.4% | $172,200 |
| 2014 | $3,050 +5.8% | $172,200 |
| 2013 | $2,884 -5.1% | $172,200 -8.1% |
| 2012 | $3,038 | $187,378 |
| 2011 | -- | $187,378 |
| 2010 | $2,930 | $187,378 |
| 2008 | -- | $187,378 |
| 2007 | -- | $187,378 +5.3% |
| 2005 | -- | $177,982 +5% |
| 2004 | -- | $169,506 |
| 2003 | -- | $169,506 +5% |
| 2002 | -- | $161,435 |
| 2001 | -- | $161,435 +7% |
| 2000 | -- | $150,873 |
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Neighborhood: 52227
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GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Prairie Creek Intermediate SchoolGrades: 5-6Distance: 4.3 mi
- 5/10Prairie Point Middle SchoolGrades: 7-9Distance: 4.4 mi
- 6/10Prairie High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: CollegeComm
- Middle: CollegeComm
- High: CollegeComm
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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