For sale

$264,000

1917 California Ave, Iowa City, IA 52240

3beds

1,676sqft

$1,885/mo

Get pre-qualified

Single Family Residence, Residential

Built in 1973

9,583 Square Feet Lot

$259,400 Zestimate^®

$158/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Updated bathroomsNew flooringFresh paintOne-car garageThree bedroomsNew windows and doorsNew roof

Completely renovated and move-in ready! 1917 California Ave delivers the to-do list already done. New roof, new windows and doors, new flooring, fresh paint, new appliances, updated bathrooms, and an extended concrete pad out front. Every major surface and system has been addressed so you skip the contractor quotes and simply move in. Inside, three bedrooms and two full baths offer comfortable everyday living while the one-car garage and extended pad adds storage and parking flexibility. The location works as hard as the house: minutes from Southeast Middle School, City High, city bus lines, parks, restaurants and everyday shopping on Iowa city's southeast side. At $264,000 this is a fully updated home priced right at the metro median, a combination that rarely lingers on the market. See it in person and check every box before you even open the front door. Schedule your private showing of 1917 California Ave today.

12 days

1,232

86

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 2

Rooms

Room types: Living Room, Recreation Room

Heating

Forced Air, Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range Or Oven, Refrigerator

Features

Other
Basement: Full
Has fireplace: No
Fireplace features: None

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,676
Total interior livable area: 1,676 sqft
Finished area above ground: 976
Finished area below ground: 700

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 1
Parking features: Garage - Attached
Has attached garage: Yes

Features

Fencing: Fenced

Lot

Size: 9,583 Square Feet
Dimensions: 75 x 179
Features: Less Than Half Acre

Details

Parcel number: 1023161003
Zoning: Residential
Special conditions: Standard

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential

Materials

Vinyl, Frame

Condition

Year built: 1973

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Features: Close To School, Near Shopping, Near Public Transport, Park
Subdivision: SE IC

Location

Region: Iowa City

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $158/sqft
Tax assessed value: $222,120
Annual tax amount: $3,849
Date on market: 7/21/2026
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional

Estimated market value

$259,400

$246,000 - $272,000

$1,912/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
7/31/2026	Pending sale	$264,000$158/sqft
Source: CRAAR, CDRMLS #2605162 Report a problem
7/21/2026	Listed for sale	$264,000+88%$158/sqft
Source: CRAAR, CDRMLS #2605162 Report a problem
10/7/2025	Sold	$140,433-12.2%$84/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
9/6/2017	Sold	$160,000+3.2%$95/sqft
Source: Iowa City Area AOR #20174358 Report a problem
7/30/2017	Pending sale	$155,000$92/sqft
Source: Skogman Realty #20174358 Report a problem
7/29/2017	Listed for sale	$155,000+19.2%$92/sqft
Source: Skogman Realty Co. #20174358 Report a problem
4/22/2009	Sold	$130,000+0.1%$78/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
10/27/2008	Price change	$129,900-3.7%$78/sqft
Source: Point2 #20084666 Report a problem
8/9/2008	Listed for sale	$134,900+5.4%$80/sqft
Source: Point2 #20084666 Report a problem
6/21/2005	Sold	$128,000$76/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$3,654 -3.9%	$222,120 +9.9%
2024	$3,801 +4.8%	$202,050
2023	$3,627 +4.7%	$202,050 +20.8%
2022	$3,465 +6.8%	$167,320
2021	$3,246 +2%	$167,320 +5.4%
2020	$3,182 +9.3%	$158,680
2019	$2,910	$158,680 +12.6%
2018	$2,910 +0.4%	$140,930 +5.7%
2017	$2,898 +3.1%	$133,330 +4.2%
2016	$2,812 +2%	$127,910
2015	$2,758 +1.7%	$127,910 +2%
2014	$2,712	$125,380 -2.2%
2012	--	$128,250
2011	--	$128,250 +0.2%
2009	--	$128,020
2008	--	$128,020 +28.4%
2005	$1,690 +2.8%	$99,720
2004	$1,644 -3.5%	$99,720 +2.7%
2003	$1,704 +4.2%	$97,060
2002	$1,636 +14.1%	$97,060 +12.4%
2001	$1,434	$86,360

Find assessor info on the county website

Monthly payment

Est. payment

Payment breakdown

Explore the cost of this home by adjusting the details. Changes won't be saved.

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

All calculations are estimates and provided by Zillow, Inc. for informational purposes only. Actual amounts may vary.

HOA fees may include property taxes on listings classified as Co-Ops. Contact the listing agent and/or owner for fee details.

Mortgage interest rates are dependent on a number of factors, including credit score, down payment, and repayment length. Interest rate data provided by Zillow Group Marketplace, Inc. as of 1/1/1970 from various mortgage lenders with which we have lead or other similar arrangements; the Estimated Payment is an average of those rates.

See how much you could borrow to make a competitive offer.

Get pre-qualified

Climate risks

Neighborhood: Grant Wood

Getting around

40 / 100

Car-Dependent

26 / 100

Some Transit

73 / 100

Very Bikeable

Nearby schools

GreatSchools rating

4/10
Grant Wood Elementary School
Grades: PK-5Distance: 0.1 mi
4/10
Southeast Junior High School
Grades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
6/10
Iowa City High School
Grades: 9-12Distance: 1.6 mi

Schools provided by the listing agent

Elementary: GrantwoodCR
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.