VINTAGE CLASSIC. Distinctive, 1895 two story home with historical tri-colored exterior, arched front porch and high-pitched gables welcomes you to this charming turn-of-the century home. Authenticity preserved with tiled vestibule, custom-crafted oak staircase and lovely stained glass windows. High ceilings, arched doorways, hardwood floors and abundance of large windows create an open and comfortable ambience in the living and dining room. The 1st floor office can easily be converted to an additional 6th bedroom. A modernized kitchen has a portable granite breakfast bar, double wall ovens, gas range and stainless refrigerator, dishwasher and walk-in pantry. The upper level provides a loft area, three generously-sized bedrooms, washer/dryer and a spacious walk-in closet, plumbed for an additional bath. The spacious 3rd floor offers a bedroom, family room and two wings for study or play areas. A basement "apartment" with private access and living room, kitchen, bath and bedroom is a great opportunity for guests, nanny quarters or rental. 2nd washer/dryer in unfinished LL. The large fenced yard, front and back porches and upper balcony allow for outdoor enjoyment of the well-established grounds. Rare find to have six car parking with two car detached garage and four car driveway in the Northside Historic District. Walking distance
Sold for $632,000
$632,000
225 Fairchild St, Iowa City, IA 52245
5beds
3,681sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1895
9,583 Square Feet Lot
$671,000 Zestimate®
$172/sqft
$3,767 Estimated rent
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$671,000
$637,000 - $711,000
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Listed by:
Lynn Weinstein 319-400-0355,
Blank & McCune Real Estate
Bought with:
Urban Acres Real Estate
Source: Iowa City Area AOR,MLS#: 202403464
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Dining Room, Family Room, Library Or Office, Living Room, Recreation Room
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Range Or Oven, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: In Basement, Upper Level, Laundry Closet
Features
- Bookcases, High Ceilings, Breakfast Bar, Pantry
- Flooring: Carpet, Wood, LVP, Tile
- Basement: Stone
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,681
- Total interior livable area: 3,681 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,140
- Finished area below ground: 541
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage
- Has garage: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Front Porch
- Exterior features: Balcony, Garden
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 9,583 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 65 x 150
- Features: Less Than Half Acre, Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 1010282001
- Zoning: Urban/Residential
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Frame, Wood
Condition
- Year built: 1895
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Near Shopping, Close To School
- Subdivision: Iowa City (Original Town)
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Iowa City
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $172/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $577,110
- Annual tax amount: $8,898
- Date on market: 6/13/2024
- Listing terms: Conventional,Cash
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/4/2024 | Sold | $632,000-6.4%$172/sqft |
Source:  Iowa City Area AOR #202403464 Report a problem | ||
| 6/13/2024 | Listed for sale | $675,000+181.3%$183/sqft |
Source: Iowa City Area AOR #202403464 Report a problem | ||
| 4/30/2011 | Listing removed | $240,000$65/sqft |
Source: IOWA REALTY #20110996 Report a problem | ||
| 2/11/2011 | Price change | $240,000-29.9%$65/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty Corridor Office #20110996 Report a problem | ||
| 1/23/2011 | Listed for sale | -- |
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| 12/8/2010 | Sold | $342,130+20%$93/sqft |
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| 6/28/2006 | Sold | $285,000$77/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,426 -0.8% | $577,110 +14.3% |
| 2024 | $9,501 +6.8% | $505,050 |
| 2023 | $8,898 +4.7% | $505,050 +23% |
| 2022 | $8,502 -0.4% | $410,550 |
| 2021 | $8,536 +1.9% | $410,550 +1.8% |
| 2020 | $8,376 +5.1% | $403,360 |
| 2019 | $7,970 | $403,360 +8.6% |
| 2018 | $7,970 +1.1% | $371,310 |
| 2017 | $7,882 +1.1% | $371,310 +2.2% |
| 2016 | $7,796 +2% | $363,170 |
| 2015 | $7,640 +6.8% | $363,170 +6.9% |
| 2014 | $7,156 | $339,570 +27.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $266,720 |
| 2011 | -- | $266,720 -22.8% |
| 2009 | -- | $345,640 |
| 2008 | -- | $345,640 +40.8% |
| 2005 | $4,300 +2.6% | $245,490 |
| 2004 | $4,190 +5.2% | $245,490 +11.7% |
| 2003 | $3,982 +3.8% | $219,690 |
| 2002 | $3,836 +31.7% | $219,690 +29.5% |
| 2001 | $2,912 | $169,680 |
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Neighborhood: Northside
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Horace Mann Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 4/10Southeast Junior High SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.3 mi
- 6/10Iowa City High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Mann
- 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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