Unique opportunity to own a 4 Bed, 2 Bath, Single Family Home on the East Side of Iowa City AND have the option to split 1 bed, 1 bath, a 2nd sun filled living room, full kitchen into a great rental unit over an oversized one car garage. See attached plans for layout options. This home was designed by & has been well maintained by its original owner. New LVP on main 2022. Solar installed in 2019. Updated kitchen cabinets, new vinyl windows, exterior doors, vinyl siding, soffit, fascia & downspouts in 2017. Addition/apartment over garage & new shake roof in 2004. The upstairs addition includes stacked washer & dryer, refrigerator, range/oven, dishwasher, microwave, spacious sunny living room, 2 large storage closets & a separate entrance make this the perfect home away from home. Home has two front doors allowing one front room to function as a zero entry home office. So cool! Back yard is large and level with patio and a canopy of healthy and colorful trees. This home is a must see with many living space options. Nice rental opportunity as well.
Sold for $280,000
$280,000
2878 Sterling Dr, Iowa City, IA 52240
4beds
2,078sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1983
6,969 Square Feet Lot
$310,600 Zestimate®
$135/sqft
$2,375 Estimated rent
Home value
$310,600
$295,000 - $326,000
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Vinyl sidingNew shake roofExterior doorsSeparate entranceStacked washerFull kitchenOversized one car garage
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Listed by:
Cynthia Clark 319-530-8091,
Urban Acres Real Estate
Bought with:
Cornerstone Real Estate Consultants
Source: Iowa City Area AOR,MLS#: 202305983
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Primary Bath
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range Or Oven, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level, Upper Level
Features
- Zero Step Entry, Den, Primary On Main Level, Suite Or Apartment, High Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, LVP
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,078
- Total interior livable area: 2,078 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,078
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
- Has attached garage: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio
Lot
- Size: 6,969 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 60.0 x 118.0
- Features: Less Than Half Acre
Details
- Parcel number: 1024127003
- Zoning: Residential
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Frame, Wood Shingles, Vinyl, Wood
Condition
- Year built: 1983
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Solar Direct Ownership
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Near Shopping, Close To School
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Village Green South
Location
- Region: Iowa City
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $135/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $286,300
- Annual tax amount: $4,850
- Date on market: 11/17/2023
- Listing terms: Conventional,Cash
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/20/2024 | Sold | $280,000-1.7%$135/sqft |
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| 12/1/2023 | Price change | $284,900-1.7%$137/sqft |
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| 11/17/2023 | Listed for sale | $289,900$140/sqft |
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| 7/26/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 7/4/2023 | Listed for rent | $1,500+20%$1/sqft |
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| 2/27/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 11/8/2020 | Listing removed | $1,250$1/sqft |
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| 8/27/2020 | Listed for rent | $1,250+5%$1/sqft |
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| 8/3/2019 | Listing removed | $1,190$1/sqft |
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| 7/28/2019 | Listed for rent | $1,190-4.8%$1/sqft |
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| 6/7/2019 | Listing removed | $1,250$1/sqft |
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| 5/13/2019 | Listed for rent | $1,250$1/sqft |
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| 12/12/2017 | Listing removed | $1,250$1/sqft |
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| 11/29/2017 | Price change | $1,250-3.8%$1/sqft |
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| 11/11/2017 | Listed for rent | $1,300$1/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,986 -2.5% | $286,300 +5.3% |
| 2024 | $5,116 +5.5% | $271,960 |
| 2023 | $4,851 +4.7% | $271,960 +21.5% |
| 2022 | $4,635 +1.2% | $223,800 |
| 2021 | $4,578 +1.9% | $223,800 +5.7% |
| 2020 | $4,494 +10% | $211,690 |
| 2019 | $4,084 | $211,690 +13.9% |
| 2018 | $4,084 +1.1% | $185,860 |
| 2017 | $4,040 +2.9% | $185,860 +4% |
| 2016 | $3,928 +2% | $178,680 |
| 2015 | $3,852 -0.4% | $178,680 0% |
| 2014 | $3,866 | $178,710 |
| 2012 | -- | $178,710 |
| 2011 | -- | $178,710 -0.5% |
| 2009 | -- | $179,540 |
| 2008 | -- | $179,540 +21.7% |
| 2005 | $2,570 +14.4% | $147,560 +10.7% |
| 2004 | $2,246 -2.8% | $133,270 +3.6% |
| 2003 | $2,310 +4% | $128,690 |
| 2002 | $2,222 -2.5% | $128,690 -2.7% |
| 2001 | $2,280 | $132,200 |
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Neighborhood: Eastside
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GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Robert Lucas Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 4/10Southeast Junior High SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 6/10Iowa City High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Lucas
- 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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