Welcome to 250 Howard Ave NW, an exceptional five-bedroom, three-bathroom Phius passive home designed for outstanding comfort, efficiency and modern living. Situated on more than half an acre in Swisher, this thoughtfully constructed home offers approximately 3,000 finished square feet and convenient access to I-380, Cedar Rapids, Iowa City and North Liberty. The open-concept main level features a spacious kitchen with a large center island and pantry, an inviting living area with an electric fireplace, and access to a covered cedar deck—perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The primary suite includes a generous walk-in closet and a private bathroom with heated ceramic-tile flooring. The finished lower level expands the living space with additional bedrooms, a wet bar and a large recreation room opening directly to a stamped-concrete patio. Energy-conscious features include high-performance insulation and ventilation, an electric heat-pump system and a 3.8 kW solar array designed to offset more than 3,250 kWh annually. A three-stall attached garage with an electric-vehicle charger completes this impressive property. Located within the College Community School District, this distinctive home delivers space, quality and forward-thinking construction in a peaceful Swisher setting.
New construction
Price increase: $900 (7/26)
$779,900
250 Howard Ave NW, Swisher, IA 52338
5beds
3,000sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 2026
0.57 Acres Lot
$771,200 Zestimate®
$260/sqft
$25/mo HOA
What's special
Wet barOpen-concept main level
- 48 days
- 140
- 3
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Phil O'Brien 319-331-1701,
Urban Acres Real Estate
Source: Iowa City Area AOR,MLS#: 202604680
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Family Room, Primary Bath
Heating
- Electric, Heat Pump, Heat Recovery System
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Energy Efficient, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Microwave, Range Or Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned
- Laundry: Lower Level, Laundry Room
Features
- Primary On Main Level, Kitchen Island
- Flooring: Carpet, LVP
- Basement: Full,Walk-Out Access,Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Electric, In LL
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,000
- Total interior livable area: 3,000 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,710
- Finished area below ground: 1,290
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
- Has attached garage: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
Lot
- Size: 0.57 Acres
- Dimensions: 25350 sq ft
- Features: Half To One Acre
Details
- Parcel number: 0306479009
- Zoning: Res
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Composit, Vinyl, Frame
Condition
- New Construction
- New construction: Yes
- Year built: 2026
Details
- Builder name: RALSTON ECO HOMES
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Shared Well
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Green energy
- Indoor air quality: Active Radon, Electric Air Filter
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Sidewalks
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: SWISHER
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Other
- HOA fee: $300 annually
Location
- Region: Swisher
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $260/sqft
- Annual tax amount: $28
- Date on market: 7/25/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
$771,200
$733,000 - $810,000
$4,473/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/26/2026 | Price change | $779,900+0.1%$260/sqft |
Source:  Iowa City Area AOR #202604680 Report a problem | ||
| 7/24/2026 | Price change | $779,000+4.6%$260/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 5/31/2026 | Listed for sale | $745,000+589.8%$248/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 9/25/2025 | Listing removed | $108,000$36/sqft |
Source: Iowa City Area AOR #202402822 Report a problem | ||
| 6/27/2024 | Price change | $108,000+2.9%$36/sqft |
Source:  CRAAR, CDRMLS #2403333 Report a problem | ||
| 5/15/2024 | Listed for sale | $105,000$35/sqft |
Source: CRAAR, CDRMLS #2403333 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Tax history is unavailable.
Monthly payment
Est. payment
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Neighborhood: 52338
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Prairie
- Middle: Prairie
- High: Prairie
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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