First Time Homebuyer / Investor Alert! Check out this well maintained 2 story home in the heart of Iowa City. After being in the same family for decades, this 3 bedroom home is ready for a new owner. There is lots of old world charm and the original custom trim and woodwork has survived. lots of built it storage areas. The original wood floor that is exposed is in great shape, not sure about the wood under the carpet. The detached garage could be converted to an ADU or be torn down and a bigger garage built in its place. (Check with City of Iowa City for details) New roof in 2022. Inspections are welcomed for buyers information only, but the property is being sold "As-Is" and the seller will not participate in any repairs. Part of the lot is in the flood plain but not the house itself. A minimum of 24 hour response time is needed, but seller may respond faster if able to. Schedule a showing today !
For sale
$300,000
26 N Governor St, Iowa City, IA 52245
3beds
1,402sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1898
9,583 Square Feet Lot
$289,600 Zestimate®
$214/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Detached garageOld world charm
- 3 days
- 387
- 31
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
David Moore 319-631-1283,
Ruhl&Ruhl, Realtors
Source: Iowa City Area AOR,MLS#: 202605417
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Cooling
- Other
Appliances
- Included: Range Or Oven, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Lower Level, In Kitchen
Features
- Family Room On Main Level
- Flooring: Carpet, Wood
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,402
- Total interior livable area: 1,402 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,402
- Finished area below ground: 0
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Garage
- Has garage: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio, Screened
Lot
- Size: 9,583 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 58 x 158
- Features: Less Than Half Acre, Level
Details
- Parcel number: 1010408025
- Zoning: Residential
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Frame
Condition
- Year built: 1898
Details
- Builder name: Dead
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
- Subdivision: Original Town
Location
- Region: Iowa City
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $214/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $251,640
- Annual tax amount: $4,280
- Date on market: 9/8/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
$289,600
$275,000 - $304,000
$1,294/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $300,000$214/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,086 -6.1% | $251,640 +5.6% |
| 2024 | $4,353 +3% | $238,400 |
| 2023 | $4,227 +4.7% | $238,400 +22.3% |
| 2022 | $4,038 +2.5% | $195,000 |
| 2021 | $3,940 +2% | $195,000 +2.2% |
| 2020 | $3,864 +5.6% | $190,800 |
| 2019 | $3,660 | $190,800 +8.9% |
| 2018 | $3,660 +1.2% | $175,130 |
| 2017 | $3,618 +1.5% | $175,130 +2.6% |
| 2016 | $3,564 +2.1% | $170,640 |
| 2015 | $3,490 +4.6% | $170,640 +4.7% |
| 2014 | $3,336 | $162,970 |
| 2012 | -- | $162,970 -1.4% |
| 2011 | -- | $165,230 +2.4% |
| 2009 | -- | $161,350 |
| 2008 | -- | $161,350 +38.5% |
| 2005 | $1,998 +2.7% | $116,530 |
| 2004 | $1,946 +2.3% | $116,530 +8.6% |
| 2003 | $1,902 +4% | $107,350 |
| 2002 | $1,828 +6.7% | $107,350 +5.7% |
| 2001 | $1,714 | $101,530 |
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Neighborhood: College Green
Nearby schools
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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