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Sold for $305,000
    • $305,000

    1519 Center Ave, Iowa City, IA 52240

    3beds
    1,281sqft
    Single Family Residence, Residential
    Built in 1939
    4,356 Square Feet Lot
    $311,700 Zestimate®
    $238/sqft
    $1,577 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $311,700

    $296,000 - $327,000

    $1,577/mo

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    What's special

    New basement stairsFlat fully fenced yardBrick patioPermeable driveway pavers
    Little Miss Toffitt wanted a Moffitt, wishing for a place to stay; along came a dear one at Center'n Dearborn and she pounced on it right away! Be like Miss Toffitt and come see this charming storybook Longfellow cottage for yourself. Located in the Dearborn Conservation District Moffitt builds create visual interest and unique spaces throughout the home. You'll find two bedrooms and a full bath on the 2nd floor with a 3rd bedroom/loft 1/2 a floor up. The kitchen, dining room and living room on the main floor. The basement offers lots of storage and leads to the laundry and attached one car garage. Outside are permeable driveway pavers and a freshly landscaped front yard with brick patio and in the back you'll find a flat, fully fenced yard with plenty of shade and sun. New A/C in 2021; new furnace in 2022; new kitchen cabinets and granite countertops in 2022. New interior paint fall of 2025. Home was recently tuck pointed by Frontier Construction. Metalsmith Johnathan Goupell added the new railings outside and in the basement along with new basement stairs. Please confirm if flood insurance is needed.

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    Listed by:

    Phoebe Martin 319-541-8695,

    Blank & McCune Real Estate

    Bought with:

    Urban Acres Real Estate

    Source: Iowa City Area AOR,MLS#: 202506613MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    Rooms
    • Room types: Bonus Room, Family Room, Loft, Living Room Dining Room Combo
    Heating
    • Forced Air, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range Or Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    • Laundry: In Basement, Laundry Room
    Features
    • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl
    • Windows: Storm Window(s)
    • Basement: Block,Full,Concrete,Sump Pump,Walk-Out Access,Unfinished
    • Number of fireplaces: 1
    • Fireplace features: Living Room
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,281
    • Total interior livable area: 1,281 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 1,281
    • Finished area below ground: 0

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 1
    • Parking features: Off Street, On Street
    • Has attached garage: Yes
    Features
    • Levels: Multi/Split
    • Patio & porch: Patio
    • Exterior features: Garden, Permeable Paving
    • Fencing: Fenced
    Lot
    • Size: 4,356 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 59 x 75
    • Features: Less Than Half Acre, Level
    Details
    • Parcel number: 1014212002
    • Zoning: Residential
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
    Materials
    • Brick, Frame, Composit
    Condition
    • Year built: 1939
    Details
    • Builder name: Moffitt

    Utilities & green energy

    • Electric: Grid Tied
    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public
    • Utilities for property: Cable Available

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Features: Close To School, Near Shopping, Sidewalks, Street Lights
    • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
    • Subdivision: Rundell Addition
    HOA
    • Services included: None
    Location
    • Region: Iowa City

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $238/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $250,730
    • Annual tax amount: $4,650
    • Date on market: 10/22/2025
    • Listing terms: Conventional,Cash

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    12/15/2025Sold$305,000$238/sqft
    Source: Iowa City Area AOR #202506613 Report a problem
    12/1/2025Pending sale$305,000$238/sqft
    Source: Iowa City Area AOR #202506613 Report a problem
    10/22/2025Listed for sale$305,000+47.7%$238/sqft
    Source: Iowa City Area AOR #202506613 Report a problem
    4/30/2019Sold$206,500+0.2%$161/sqft
    Source: Iowa City Area AOR #20192120 Report a problem
    4/24/2019Pending sale$206,000$161/sqft
    Source: Blank & McCune, The Real Estate Company #20192120 Report a problem
    4/4/2019Listed for sale$206,000$161/sqft
    Source: Blank & McCune, The Real Estate Company #20192120 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$4,456 -3%$250,730 +2.7%
    2024$4,592 +3.9%$244,120
    2023$4,420 +4.7%$244,120 +19.7%
    2022$4,223 +3.3%$203,920
    2021$4,088 +1.9%$203,920 +3.1%
    2020$4,010 +0.5%$197,700
    2019$3,992 $197,700 +8.8%
    2018$3,992 +1.1%$181,670
    2017$3,950 +1.4%$181,670 +2.5%
    2016$3,896 +2%$177,210
    2015$3,820 +3.2%$177,210 +3.6%
    2014$3,700 $171,060 +14.3%
    2012-- $149,640
    2011-- $149,640 +3.4%
    2009-- $144,740
    2008-- $144,740 +25.5%
    2005$2,122 +2.5%$115,330
    2004$2,070 +5%$115,330 +3.8%
    2003$1,972 +4%$111,060
    2002$1,896 +20.6%$111,060 +18.4%
    2001$1,572 $93,800
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Longfellow

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    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Longfellow
    • 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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