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    • Price cut: $46K (5/19)
    $599,000

    1818 N Dubuque St, Iowa City, IA 52245

    5beds
    4,303sqft
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    $4,238/mo
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    Single Family Residence, Residential
    Built in 1929
    1.73 Acres Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $139/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Seven gablesGreen glazed tile roofArched french doorsWood beams above
    ENCHANTING VINTAGE HOME, STEEPED IN HISTORY. Nestled on a hillside, this distinctive 1929 stone home with green glazed tile roof and seven gables offers panoramic vistas of City Park and the Dubuque St area. The charming exterior with hand cut field stone of varying sizes and colors and notable arched front door welcomes you to a prize Iowa City home. The vestibule leads to the spacious main living room with original floor to ceiling stone fireplace as the centerpiece and wood beams above. Arched French doors access the library trimmed with Iowa black walnut and featuring its own fireplace. Additional French doors enter the window-lined solarium with authentic tile flooring. Original features are highlighted in the main bathroom with period tile and fixtures, light fixtures throughout including authentic sconces and 1920s glass doorknobs. The eat-in kitchen has practical workspace and the multi-colored tiled floor emulates the solarium flooring. Rare opportunity to acquire an historical home surrounded by 1.73 acres. Quote from Joe Coulter, “Environment and preserving culture, it just all goes together.” Estate Sale "As Is". Historic Preservation home. https://www.icgov.org/government/departments-and-divisions/neighborhood-and-development-services/development-services/historic-preservation/historic-preservation-resources
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    Listed by:

    Lynn Weinstein 319-400-0355,

    Blank & McCune Real Estate

    Source: Iowa City Area AOR,MLS#: 202601465MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 5
      • Bathrooms: 3
      • Full bathrooms: 3
      Rooms
      • Room types: Dining Room, Family Room, Library Or Office, Living Room, Recreation Room
      Heating
      • Electric, Natural Gas, Forced Air
      Cooling
      • Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
      Appliances
      • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range Or Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
      • Laundry: In Basement, Laundry Room
      Features
      • Bookcases, High Ceilings, Breakfast Area
      • Flooring: Carpet, Wood, Tile
      • Basement: Block,Daylight,Full,Finished,Unfinished
      • Number of fireplaces: 2
      • Fireplace features: Masonry, Wood Burning, Living Room, Other
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 4,303
      • Total interior livable area: 4,303 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 2,903
      • Finished area below ground: 1,400

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 3
      • Parking features: Guest
      • Has garage: Yes
      Features
      • Levels: Two
      • Stories: 2
      • Patio & porch: Patio
      • Exterior features: Garden
      Lot
      • Size: 1.73 Acres
      • Dimensions: 1.73
      • Features: One To Two Acres, Back Yard, Wooded
      Details
      • Additional structures: Workshop
      • Parcel number: 1003278003
      • Zoning: Residential
      • Special conditions: Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
      Materials
      • Stone, Frame, Masonry
      Condition
      • Year built: 1929
      Details
      • Builder name: Smith and Burger

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public
      Green energy
      • Indoor air quality: Active Radon

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: Street Lights, Near Shopping, Close To School
      • Subdivision: Balls Addition
      HOA
      • Services included: None
      Location
      • Region: Iowa City

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $139/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $394,170
      • Annual tax amount: $10,667
      • Date on market: 3/2/2026
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional

        Estimated market value

        Not available

        Estimated sales range

        Not available

        $2,442/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        5/19/2026Price change$599,000-7.1%$139/sqft
        Source: Iowa City Area AOR #202601465 Report a problem
        3/2/2026Listed for sale$645,000-4.4%$150/sqft
        Source: Iowa City Area AOR #202601465 Report a problem
        3/2/2026Listing removed$675,000$157/sqft
        Source: CRAAR, CDRMLS #2506410 Report a problem
        7/23/2025Listed for sale$675,000-2.2%$157/sqft
        Source: Iowa City Area AOR #202504763 Report a problem
        7/23/2025Listing removed$690,000$160/sqft
        Source: Iowa City Area AOR #202502623 Report a problem
        6/10/2025Price change$690,000-4.8%$160/sqft
        Source: Iowa City Area AOR #202502623 Report a problem
        4/18/2025Listed for sale$725,000$168/sqft
        Source: Iowa City Area AOR #202502623 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2016-- $394,170
        2015-- $394,170 +4%
        2014$8,008 $378,870
        2012-- $378,870
        2011-- $378,870 +2.4%
        2009-- $370,060
        2008-- $370,060 +18.8%
        2005$5,584 +2.5%$311,385 -0.1%
        2004$5,446 +1%$311,610 +7.5%
        2003$5,394 +3.8%$289,840
        2002$5,198 +12.1%$289,840 +11.6%
        2001$4,636 $259,780
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Shimek

        Getting around

        9 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        24 / 100
        Minimal Transit
        73 / 100
        Very Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        Schools provided by the listing agent
        • Elementary: Shimek
        • Middle: Southeast
        • High: City

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