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Sold for $385,000
    • $385,000

    228 Brown St, Iowa City, IA 52245

    4beds
    4,191sqft
    Single Family Residence, Residential
    Built in 1908
    8,712 Square Feet Lot
    $390,400 Zestimate®
    $92/sqft
    $3,757 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $390,400

    $371,000 - $410,000

    $3,757/mo

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    What's special

    Beautiful, historic, one of a kind home in the North Side neighborhood is walking distance to downtown, City Park and Hancher Auditorium. Offered at an unbeatable price - $75,000 under assessed value! Situated on a hill, the large front porch offers a wonderful space to enjoy coffee, the morning air and the historic North Side. Double door entry welcome you into large foyer with sitting area and quarter sawn woodworking. Beautiful wooden sliding doors to living room with Inglenook fireplace and spacious dining room is stunning. This home had been a bed and breakfast in the past and each of the upper 3 bedrooms has a bathroom attached. Additional bedroom/bath in lower level and finished 3rd floor space. Kitchen with eat in area and second back stairway to upper level and lower level. French doors from dining room lead to sunroom or lovely office area. A historic piece of Iowa City is now available to be called yours.

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Jamie Venzon 319-331-9393,

    Lepic-Kroeger, REALTORS

    Bought with:

    Blank & McCune Real Estate

    Source: Iowa City Area AOR,MLS#: 202406286MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 5
    • Full bathrooms: 5
    Rooms
    • Room types: Bonus Room, Dining Room, Living Room, Primary Bath
    Heating
    • Steam
    Cooling
    • Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range Or Oven, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
    • Laundry: Laundry Room, In Basement
    Features
    • Solarium, Bookcases, High Ceilings, Entrance Foyer, Rear Stairs, Breakfast Area
    • Flooring: Carpet, Wood, Tile
    • Basement: Block,Finished,Full
    • Number of fireplaces: 1
    • Fireplace features: Factory Built, Wood Burning
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 4,191
    • Total interior livable area: 4,191 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 3,443
    • Finished area below ground: 748

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Off Street, Parking Pad
    • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
    Features
    • Levels: Two,Three Or More
    • Stories: 3
    • Patio & porch: Front Porch
    Lot
    • Size: 8,712 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 85 x 105
    • Features: Less Than Half Acre, Corner Lot
    Details
    • Parcel number: 1010202011
    • Zoning: Res
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
    Materials
    • Frame, Stucco
    Condition
    • Year built: 1908

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public
    • Utilities for property: Cable Available

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
    • Subdivision: Iowa City (Original Town)
    HOA
    • Services included: None
    Location
    • Region: Iowa City

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $92/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $478,910
    • Annual tax amount: $9,910
    • Date on market: 11/6/2024
    • Listing terms: Conventional,Cash

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    6/27/2025Sold$385,000-14.4%$92/sqft
    Source: Iowa City Area AOR #202406286 Report a problem
    6/25/2025Pending sale$449,900$107/sqft
    Source: Iowa City Area AOR #202406286 Report a problem
    11/9/2024Listed for sale$449,900$107/sqft
    Source: Iowa City Area AOR #202406286 Report a problem
    11/1/2024Listing removed$449,900$107/sqft
    Source: Iowa City Area AOR #202404261 Report a problem
    7/23/2024Listed for sale$449,900$107/sqft
    Source: Iowa City Area AOR #202404261 Report a problem
    7/22/2024Listing removed$449,900$107/sqft
    Source: Iowa City Area AOR #202401766 Report a problem
    7/12/2024Price change$449,900-5.3%$107/sqft
    Source: Iowa City Area AOR #202401766 Report a problem
    6/5/2024Price change$475,000-3%$113/sqft
    Source: Iowa City Area AOR #202401766 Report a problem
    3/29/2024Listed for sale$489,900-2%$117/sqft
    Source: Iowa City Area AOR #202401766 Report a problem
    3/27/2024Listing removed$499,900$119/sqft
    Source: Iowa City Area AOR #202305047 Report a problem
    9/26/2023Listed for sale$499,900$119/sqft
    Source: Iowa City Area AOR #202305047 Report a problem
    9/22/2023Listing removed$499,900$119/sqft
    Source: Iowa City Area AOR #202301533 Report a problem
    8/22/2023Price change$499,900-6.6%$119/sqft
    Source: Iowa City Area AOR #202301533 Report a problem
    6/7/2023Price change$535,000-4.4%$128/sqft
    Source: Iowa City Area AOR #202301533 Report a problem
    3/21/2023Listed for sale$559,900-2.6%$134/sqft
    Source: Iowa City Area AOR #202301533 Report a problem
    3/21/2023Listing removed$575,000$137/sqft
    Source: Iowa City Area AOR #202205491 Report a problem
    1/3/2023Price change$575,000-2.5%$137/sqft
    Source: Iowa City Area AOR #202205491 Report a problem
    12/3/2022Price change$589,900-1.7%$141/sqft
    Source: Iowa City Area AOR #202205491 Report a problem
    10/4/2022Listed for sale$600,000+61.3%$143/sqft
    Source: Iowa City Area AOR #202205491 Report a problem
    11/5/2013Sold$372,000-3.4%$89/sqft
    Source: Iowa City Area AOR #20133649 Report a problem
    7/11/2013Price change$384,900-1.3%$92/sqft
    Source: Lepic-Kroeger, REALTORS #20133649 Report a problem
    5/7/2013Listed for sale$389,900$93/sqft
    Source: Lepic-Kroeger Realtors #2121409 Report a problem
    9/2/2012Listing removed$389,900$93/sqft
    Source: Lepic-Kroeger, REALTORS #20121409 Report a problem
    3/3/2012Listed for sale$389,900-11.4%$93/sqft
    Source: Lepic-Kroeger Realtors #2121409 Report a problem
    12/16/2010Listing removed$439,900+62.9%$105/sqft
    Source: Lepic-Kroeger Realtors Report a problem
    10/3/2006Sold$270,000$64/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$10,036 +1.3%$478,910 -9.1%
    2024$9,910 +6.4%$526,830
    2023$9,316 +4.7%$526,830 +22.6%
    2022$8,901 -4.6%$429,800
    2021$9,333 +4.1%$429,800 +1.8%
    2020$8,964 +4.8%$422,260
    2019$8,556 $422,260 +8.4%
    2018$8,556 +1.1%$389,410
    2017$8,466 -0.7%$389,410 +0.4%
    2016$8,528 +2%$387,960
    2015$8,362 +1.3%$387,960 +1.6%
    2014$8,256 $381,710 0%
    2012-- $381,780
    2011-- $381,780 +9.9%
    2009-- $347,350
    2008-- $347,350 +29%
    2005$4,952 +2.5%$269,190
    2004$4,830 +4.2%$269,190 +11.1%
    2003$4,636 +3.6%$242,220
    2002$4,474 +5.1%$242,220 +6.2%
    2001$4,257 $227,990
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    Neighborhood: Northside

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    • 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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