Nestled in the heart of Iowa City, 1809 Deforest Ave offers a comfortable split-foyer layout with a functional design and everyday convenience with multiple recent updates throughout. The home includes three bedrooms and one bathroom on the main level, providing 960 square feet of above-grade living space. Lower level has partially finished space for additional living space. This home features many updates throughout like new carpet, appliances, and heating/cooling. A detached two-car garage provides ample parking and storage options, and the property’s location places it near schools, shopping, and other Iowa City amenities.
Sold for $250,000
$250,000
1809 Deforest Ave, Iowa City, IA 52240
3beds
960sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1964
0.28 Acres Lot
$254,200 Zestimate®
$260/sqft
$1,476 Estimated rent
Home value
$254,200
$241,000 - $267,000
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New carpetThree bedroomsDetached two-car garage
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Listed by:
Monica Hayes 319-325-8659,
Lepic-Kroeger, REALTORS
Bought with:
David Moore
Ruhl&Ruhl, Realtors
Source: Iowa City Area AOR,MLS#: 202507141
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range Or Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Basement, Laundry Room
Features
- Other
- Basement: See Remarks
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 960
- Total interior livable area: 960 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 960
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage
- Has garage: Yes
Lot
- Size: 0.28 Acres
- Dimensions: 12138
- Features: Less Than Half Acre
Details
- Parcel number: 1014456009
- Zoning: RES
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Vinyl, Frame
Condition
- Year built: 1964
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Close To School, Near Shopping
- Subdivision: MARIONS SUBDIVISION PART
Location
- Region: Iowa City
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $260/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $245,930
- Annual tax amount: $4,250
- Date on market: 11/25/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/2/2026 | Sold | $250,000+0%$260/sqft |
Source:  Iowa City Area AOR #202507141 Report a problem | ||
| 12/23/2025 | Pending sale | $249,900$260/sqft |
Source:  CRAAR, CDRMLS #2509557 Report a problem | ||
| 11/25/2025 | Listed for sale | $249,900+194.3%$260/sqft |
Source: CRAAR, CDRMLS #2509557 Report a problem | ||
| 11/25/2013 | Sold | $84,900$88/sqft |
Source: Iowa City Area AOR #20135376 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,250 +1.2% | $245,930 +10.2% |
| 2024 | $4,198 +4.9% | $223,140 |
| 2023 | $4,001 +4.7% | $223,140 +20.9% |
| 2022 | $3,823 +0.6% | $184,580 |
| 2021 | $3,800 +1.9% | $184,580 +5% |
| 2020 | $3,730 +10.9% | $175,730 |
| 2019 | $3,362 | $175,730 +14.9% |
| 2018 | $3,362 +1.1% | $153,000 |
| 2017 | $3,326 +6.4% | $153,000 +7.6% |
| 2016 | $3,126 +2% | $142,230 |
| 2015 | $3,066 | $142,230 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Lucas Farms
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Mark Twain Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 4/10Southeast Junior High SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 6/10Iowa City High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Twain
- 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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