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  • $999,300

    237 Ferson Ave, Iowa City, IA 52246

    4beds
    2,900sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1937
    0.42 Acres Lot
    $999,300 Zestimate®
    $345/sqft
    $3,258 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $999,300

    $939,000 - $1.07M

    $3,258/mo

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    What's special

    New water heaterNew roofAbundant natural lightScreened porchNew interior paintRefinished wood floors

    Authentic 1930's all brick 2 story situated on double lot in desirable Manville Heights neighborhood. Original character and charm with major updates and rennovations made in kitchen and basement in 2019. Brand new landscaping in front and backyard, including two patios, privacy trees, and privacy fence. Perfectly preserved with crown moldings, arched doorways, hardwood floors, and vintage glass doorknobs. High ceilings, multitude of windows and interior paint with fresh, modern color palette enhance the abundant natural light throughout. Perfect IC location within walking distance to UIHC, campus, downtown, Hancher, City Park and sporting events. Main floor study; 2nd level with 4 bedrooms, 3 baths. Improvements include: refinished wood floors, all new interior paint, new water heater ('17), A/C ('14), furnace ('06), new gas fireplace insert ('10), screened porch redone, new Restoration Hardware lighting fixtures, replaced damaged woodwork and window sills (by Johannes), new roof (20), reinsulated garage and bedroom above and new storm windows (Knebel). Many new native Burr Oak trees recently planted. *Adjacent lot can be subdivided and built upon.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 4
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Forced air, Gas
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    Features
    • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
    • Basement: Partially finished
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 2,900 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Garage - Attached
    Features
    • Exterior features: Brick
    Lot
    • Size: 0.42 Acres
    Details
    • Parcel number: 1009180010

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • Foundation: Other
    • Roof: Composition
    Condition
    • Year built: 1937

    Community & neighborhood

    Community
    • Community features: On Site Laundry Available
    Location
    • Region: Iowa City

    Other

    Other facts
    • Property Type: SINGLE FAMILY/ACREAGE
    • AMENITIES: Street Lights, Sidewalks, Close to School
    • COOLING: Electric
    • EQUIPMENT: Disposal, Range/Oven
    • INTERIOR: Wood Floors, Ceiling-9+ ft, Tile, Foyer-Entrance
    • LOT DESCRIPTION: Less than .5 Acre, Level, Private Backyard
    • ROOMS: Master Bath, DR Separate, LR Separate, Den
    • WATER/SEWER: City Sewer, City Water
    • Kitchen Level: Main
    • Living Room Level: Main
    • ENERGY RELATED: Storm Windows, Clock Thermostat
    • EXTERIOR: Garden Area
    • PARKING: Garage, 2 Cars
    • CONSTRUCTION: Brick
    • STORIES/STYLE: 2 Stories
    • Mstr BR Level: Upper

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    11/1/2021Sold$875,000-5.4%$302/sqft
    Source: Iowa City Area AOR #202105876 Report a problem
    9/17/2021Listed for sale$925,000$319/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    9/5/2021Pending sale$925,000$319/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    8/24/2021Listed for sale$925,000+42.3%$319/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    9/28/2018Sold$650,000-4.3%$224/sqft
    Source: Iowa City Area AOR #20181915 Report a problem
    6/29/2018Pending sale$679,000$234/sqft
    Source: Blank & McCune, The Real Estate Co., Inc. #20181915 Report a problem
    4/16/2018Price change$679,000-2.3%$234/sqft
    Source: Blank & McCune, The Real Estate Co., Inc. #20181915 Report a problem
    3/21/2018Listed for sale$695,000$240/sqft
    Source: Blank & McCune, The Real Estate Co., Inc. #20181915 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$14,386 -0.1%$858,830 +12.2%
    2024$14,398 +4.3%$765,390
    2023$13,803 +6.6%$765,390 +20.2%
    2022$12,944 -1.2%$636,830 +1.9%
    2021$13,102 +14.3%$625,010 +3.1%
    2020$11,466 +12.7%$605,990 +12.2%
    2019$10,174 $540,120 +14.5%
    2018$10,174 +1.1%$471,550
    2017$10,062 -2.3%$471,550 -1.2%
    2016$10,302 +0.2%$477,160 -1.7%
    2015$10,280 +4.9%$485,650 +5.2%
    2014$9,796 $461,560
    2012-- $461,560
    2011-- $461,560 +3.5%
    2009-- $445,890
    2008-- $445,890 +52.8%
    2005$5,150 +2.6%$291,720
    2004$5,020 +4.4%$291,720 +11%
    2003$4,810 +3.8%$262,900
    2002$4,634 +4.7%$262,900 +4.4%
    2001$4,428 $251,870

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    Neighborhood: 52246

    Nearby schools

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

    Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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