For sale

Price cut: $35K (5/28)

$398,500

1549 S Iowa Ave, Washington, IA 52353

3beds

1,776sqft

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Acreage, Residential

Built in 1915

1.99 Acres Lot

$376,100 Zestimate^®

$224/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Screened porchOverlooking your expansive property

Set on nearly 2 acres of open space and country charm, this 3-bedroom, 1-bath home offers the perfect blend of comfort, functionality, and room to grow. Inside, you’ll find a full basement providing ample storage and potential for additional living space, along with a walk-up attic ready to be finished or used for even more storage. Enjoy quiet mornings and relaxing evenings on the screened porch, overlooking your expansive property. An additional wood-burning heat source adds warmth and efficiency, giving you flexible heating options throughout the seasons. The standout feature is the impressive 42 x 90 insulated and heated shed—ideal for hobbies, a workshop, equipment storage, or even a home-based business. With space like this, the possibilities are endless. If you’ve been looking for a property that offers both comfort and versatility with room to spread out, this one is worth a look!

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 1
1/2 bathrooms: 1

Rooms

Room types: Dining Room, Living Room

Heating

Natural Gas, Other, Forced Air

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air

Appliances

Included: Dishwasher
Laundry: In Basement, Laundry Room

Features

Other, Breakfast Area
Flooring: Carpet, Wood, Vinyl
Basement: Block,Full,Unfinished
Has fireplace: No
Fireplace features: None

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,776
Total interior livable area: 1,776 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,776
Finished area below ground: 0

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 4
Parking features: Garage
Has garage: Yes

Features

Levels: Two
Stories: 2
Patio & porch: Patio, Front Porch
Exterior features: Garden

Lot

Size: 1.99 Acres
Features: One To Two Acres, Level

Details

Additional structures: Outbuilding, Shed(s)
Parcel number: 1120300015
Zoning: Residential
Special conditions: Standard

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Property subtype: Acreage, Residential

Materials

Vinyl, Frame

Condition

Year built: 1915

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Septic Tank
Water: Private

Community & HOA

Community

Features: Other
Subdivision: none

HOA

Services included: None

Location

Region: Washington

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $224/sqft
Tax assessed value: $267,000
Annual tax amount: $3,218
Date on market: 4/3/2026
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional

Estimated market value

$376,100

$357,000 - $395,000

$1,767/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
5/28/2026	Price change	$398,500-8.1%$224/sqft
Source: Iowa City Area AOR #202602262 Report a problem
5/2/2026	Price change	$433,500-3.3%$244/sqft
Source: Iowa City Area AOR #202602262 Report a problem
4/4/2026	Listed for sale	$448,500$253/sqft
Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6336950 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$3,068 -0.5%	$267,000 +11.2%
2024	$3,084 -5%	$240,100
2023	$3,246 +3.6%	$240,100 +15.8%
2022	$3,134 +0.9%	$207,300
2021	$3,106 -0.3%	$207,300 +4.2%
2020	$3,116 -3.8%	$198,900
2019	$3,238 +12%	$198,900
2018	$2,890	$198,900 +7.1%
2017	$2,890 +13%	$185,700 +9.6%
2016	$2,558 +15.2%	$169,500 +11.1%
2015	$2,220 +3.3%	$152,500
2014	$2,150 +2.5%	$152,500
2013	$2,098 -4.5%	$152,500
2012	$2,198 +12.9%	--
2011	$1,946 +5%	--
2010	$1,854 +6.4%	--
2009	$1,742 +9.1%	--
2008	$1,596 +4.5%	--
2007	$1,528	--

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Principal & interest
$1,547
Mortgage insurance
$0
Property taxes
$170
Home insurance
$105
HOA fees
$0
Utilities
Not included

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Climate risks

Neighborhood: 52353

Getting around

7 / 100

Car-Dependent

24 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Nearby schools

GreatSchools rating

5/10
Lincoln Upper Elementary School
Grades: 3-5Distance: 1 mi
4/10
Washington Junior High School
Grades: 6-8Distance: 1.2 mi
2/10
Washington High School
Grades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi

Schools provided by the listing agent

Elementary: Washington
Middle: Washington
High: Washington

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.