CAN’T BUILD THIS HOME TODAY. Located on the neighborhood's premium wooded 0.77-acre lot, this award-winning modern estate—featured in the 2023 Parade of Homes—delivers scale, craftsmanship, and architectural intention difficult to replicate today. Blending classic symmetry with contemporary refinement. Inside, 10' ceilings on all three levels, oversized 7' windows, and 8' doors create a sense of scale. Features: an elevated study, chef’s kitchen anchored by a 9'x6' waterfall island, GE Monogram commercial-grade appliances (48" gas range, 83" refrigerator, two dishwashers, exterior vent hood), touchless faucet, a walk-in pantry with prep sink, in-home gym court/exercise room with 18' ceilings. Primary suite includes a zero-entry ombre-tiled shower with three showerheads and digital controls, a custom walk-in closet featuring integrated shelving, hamper and elevated laundry station. Additional amenities include a full wet bar with second refrigerator, motorized blinds, a built-in quartz desk and a conditioned workshop/storage off the garage. Constructed with 18" floor trusses to eliminate soffits and simplify future remodeling, the home also includes LP Smart Siding, x3 EV charging stations, walnut hardwood and smart multi-zone climate control. Outside: vaulted cedar-porch, walkout patio, fenced dog run. Everyday luxury at scale.
Sold for $1,387,000
$1,387,000
2816 Buckle Down Cir, Iowa City, IA 52245
4beds
5,066sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 2023
0.77 Acres Lot
$1,388,400 Zestimate®
$274/sqft
$5,469 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,388,400
$1.32M - $1.46M
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Lp smart sidingBuilt-in quartz deskTouchless faucetWalkout patioFenced dog runElevated studyWalnut hardwood
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Adam Pretorius 319-400-2741,
Lepic-Kroeger, REALTORS
Bought with:
Emily Farber
Lepic-Kroeger, REALTORS
Source: Iowa City Area AOR,MLS#: 202600395
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Bonus Room, Exercise Room, Family Room, Library Or Office, Living Room Dining Room Combo, Primary Bath, Recreation Room
Heating
- Electric, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Dual
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range Or Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Upper Level, Laundry Room
Features
- Bookcases, High Ceilings, Entrance Foyer, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Wet Bar, Den, Other, Zero Step Entry, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Smart Doorbell, Smart Thermostat
- Flooring: Wood, LVP, Tile
- Basement: Full,Concrete,Sump Pump,Walk-Out Access
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Bedroom, Other
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,066
- Total interior livable area: 5,066 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,942
- Finished area below ground: 1,124
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s)
- Has attached garage: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio, Front Porch
Lot
- Size: 0.77 Acres
- Features: Half To One Acre, Cul-De-Sac, Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 1001303020
- Zoning: RS5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Brick, Composit, Frame
Condition
- Year built: 2023
Details
- Builder name: Elevation Homebuilders
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Green energy
- Indoor air quality: Passive Radon
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Tamarack Ridge
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Other
- HOA fee: $150 annually
Location
- Region: Iowa City
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $274/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,453,360
- Annual tax amount: $27,613
- Date on market: 1/14/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/18/2026 | Sold | $1,387,000-0.9%$274/sqft |
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| 4/24/2026 | Pending sale | $1,399,000$276/sqft |
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| 4/14/2026 | Price change | $1,399,000-3.5%$276/sqft |
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| 3/27/2026 | Price change | $1,450,000-3%$286/sqft |
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| 2/25/2026 | Price change | $1,495,000-3.5%$295/sqft |
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| 1/14/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,550,000-1.6%$306/sqft |
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| 12/26/2025 | Listing removed | $1,575,000$311/sqft |
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| 6/25/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,575,000+3.5%$311/sqft |
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| 6/22/2023 | Sold | $1,521,401+3.2%$300/sqft |
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| 1/20/2023 | Contingent | $1,474,000$291/sqft |
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| 1/20/2023 | Listed for sale | $1,474,000$291/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $27,418 +381.9% | $1,453,360 +0.3% |
| 2024 | $5,690 +60952% | $1,449,560 +379.2% |
| 2023 | $9 +4.6% | $302,480 +70244.2% |
| 2022 | $9 -10.9% | $430 |
| 2021 | $10 +25% | -- |
| 2020 | $8 | $430 |
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Neighborhood: 52245
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GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Helen Lemme Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.1 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: Lemme
- 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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