Charming and fully restored 3-bed, 1.5-bath Moffitt cottage in Iowa City, featuring a picturesque stone front and original hardwood floors. Enjoy a remodeled eat-in kitchen with coastal blue tile backsplash, white solid surface countertops, custom cabinets, and new stainless steel appliances. Relax on the oversized backyard deck and landscaped yard. The primary bedroom offers two closets and a cozy sitting area. Updated bathrooms, a basement with laundry and storage space, and an attached one-car garage complete the home. Conveniently located near a bus stop. This is a true gem!
Sold for $315,000
$315,000
1531 Center Ave, Iowa City, IA 52240
3beds
1,706sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1939
4,791 Square Feet Lot
$319,500 Zestimate®
$185/sqft
$1,895 Estimated rent
Home value
$319,500
$304,000 - $335,000
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Cozy sitting areaStone frontOriginal hardwood floorsUpdated bathroomsRemodeled eat-in kitchenCoastal blue tile backsplashLandscaped yard
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Julie Dancer 319-310-5522,
Lepic-Kroeger, REALTORS
Bought with:
Lepic-Kroeger, REALTORS
Source: Iowa City Area AOR,MLS#: 202501966
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Electric, Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range Or Oven, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Other, Bookcases, Breakfast Bar
- Flooring: Wood, LVP
- Basement: Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,706
- Total interior livable area: 1,706 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,706
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
- Has attached garage: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Garden
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 4,791 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 66 x 75
- Features: Less Than Half Acre, Corner Lot, Level, Sloped
Details
- Parcel number: 1014212001
- Zoning: Residential
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Frame, Stone, Composit, Other
Condition
- Year built: 1939
Details
- Builder name: Moffitt
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Green energy
- Indoor air quality: Active Radon
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Near Shopping, Close To School
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Rundell Addition
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Iowa City
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $185/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $283,260
- Annual tax amount: $5,063
- Date on market: 3/26/2025
- Listing terms: Conventional,Cash
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/20/2025 | Sold | $315,000-1.6%$185/sqft |
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| 4/24/2025 | Pending sale | $320,000$188/sqft |
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| 3/26/2025 | Listed for sale | $320,000+10.3%$188/sqft |
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| 3/7/2023 | Sold | $290,000-3%$170/sqft |
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| 2/14/2023 | Contingent | $299,000$175/sqft |
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| 1/12/2023 | Price change | $299,000-2.3%$175/sqft |
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| 12/12/2022 | Price change | $306,000-3.8%$179/sqft |
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| 12/1/2022 | Listed for sale | $318,000+67.4%$186/sqft |
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| 8/17/2022 | Sold | $190,000$111/sqft |
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| 7/13/2022 | Contingent | $190,000$111/sqft |
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| 7/6/2022 | Listed for sale | $190,000$111/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,806 -5.1% | $283,260 +2.6% |
| 2024 | $5,064 +10.6% | $276,190 |
| 2023 | $4,577 +4.7% | $276,190 +30.8% |
| 2022 | $4,374 +3.1% | $211,190 |
| 2021 | $4,242 +2% | $211,190 +3.1% |
| 2020 | $4,160 +5.4% | $204,770 |
| 2019 | $3,946 | $204,770 +8.8% |
| 2018 | $3,946 +1.2% | $188,140 |
| 2017 | $3,900 +1.3% | $188,140 +2.4% |
| 2016 | $3,850 +2.1% | $183,650 |
| 2015 | $3,770 +3.5% | $183,650 +3.6% |
| 2014 | $3,644 | $177,200 +8% |
| 2012 | -- | $164,010 |
| 2011 | -- | $164,010 +6% |
| 2009 | -- | $154,680 |
| 2008 | -- | $154,680 +26.5% |
| 2005 | $2,106 +2.8% | $122,310 |
| 2004 | $2,048 -2.4% | $122,310 +4% |
| 2003 | $2,098 +4.1% | $117,610 |
| 2002 | $2,016 +30.7% | $117,610 +27.6% |
| 2001 | $1,542 | $92,180 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Longfellow
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Longfellow Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 4/10Southeast Junior High SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 6/10Iowa City High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 mi
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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