Find your peace in this earth berm home snuggled in a wooded setting just north of Iowa City. If you have never been in an earth berm house, you must come see this. This home has been meticulously maintained and is sweetly sized, with 3 beds, 2 baths, an office on the main, a butler's pantry, and cozy sunporch/4 season room off the primary bedroom. Light floods the home from the south, streaming in through two large bay windows and three skylights, illuminating the soaring cathedral ceilings and the wide-open main level floorplan. The kitchen is nicely appointed with newer stainless steel appliances and a gas range. Enjoy communing with nature on the raised deck or at the firepit in the wooded, rambling yard, a portion of which is fenced. There are raised garden beds, too! House comes with a combined water softener and iron breaker system. Lovely stranded bamboo flooring upstairs looks exotic but fits into the vibe of this bright contemporary home. HVAC new in 2021, front roof new in 2024, whole home surge protector installed 2024. Skylight in bathroom is being replaced in spring 2025.
Sold for $465,000
$465,000
3 Kay Ln NE, Iowa City, IA 52240
3beds
2,264sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1983
1.21 Acres Lot
$471,300 Zestimate®
$205/sqft
$2,567 Estimated rent
Home value
$471,300
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Earth berm homeWide-open main level floorplanRaised deckWooded rambling yardWooded settingSoaring cathedral ceilingsRaised garden beds
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Listed by:
Phoebe Martin 319-541-8695,
Blank & McCune Real Estate
Bought with:
Skogman Realty Co.
Source: Iowa City Area AOR,MLS#: 202501222
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Bonus Room, Dining Room, Family Room, Library Or Office, Loft, Living Room
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air, Ductless
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range Or Oven, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Water Softener Owned
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Lower Level, In Garage
Features
- Zero Step Entry, Family Room On Main Level, Den, Bookcases, High Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Breakfast Bar, Kitchen Island, Pantry
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood, Vinyl
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Living Room, Gas, Electric
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,264
- Total interior livable area: 2,264 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,264
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Parking Pad, Off Street
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Balcony, Garden
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 1.21 Acres
- Features: One To Two Acres, Cul-De-Sac, Level, Back Yard, Sloped, Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 0721380004
- Zoning: Residential
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Frame, Aluminum Siding, Composit, Other
Condition
- Year built: 1983
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Grid Tied
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Shared Well
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Yardley West
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Water
- HOA fee: $150 annually
Location
- Region: Iowa City
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $205/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $444,200
- Annual tax amount: $5,887
- Date on market: 2/21/2025
- Listing terms: Conventional,Cash
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/30/2025 | Sold | $465,000-0.9%$205/sqft |
Source:  Iowa City Area AOR #202501222 Report a problem | ||
| 3/26/2025 | Pending sale | $469,000$207/sqft |
Source: Iowa City Area AOR #202501222 Report a problem | ||
| 2/21/2025 | Listed for sale | $469,000$207/sqft |
Source: Iowa City Area AOR #202501222 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,810 -1.3% | $444,200 +2% |
| 2024 | $5,888 +9.4% | $435,300 |
| 2023 | $5,384 +6.1% | $435,300 +25.4% |
| 2022 | $5,073 +0.7% | $347,200 |
| 2021 | $5,036 +8.8% | $347,200 +2.7% |
| 2020 | $4,628 +1.9% | $338,200 +6.5% |
| 2019 | $4,542 | $317,700 +5.1% |
| 2018 | $4,542 +2% | $302,300 |
| 2017 | $4,454 +1.3% | $302,300 +1.4% |
| 2016 | $4,398 +3.8% | $298,000 |
| 2015 | $4,238 +1.3% | $298,000 +43.9% |
| 2014 | $4,182 | $207,100 -0.4% |
| 2012 | -- | $208,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $208,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $208,000 |
| 2008 | -- | $208,000 -8.8% |
| 2005 | $2,566 +3.1% | $228,050 |
| 2004 | $2,490 +1.9% | $228,050 +8.2% |
| 2003 | $2,444 +2.6% | $210,830 +0% |
| 2002 | $2,382 +17.8% | $210,820 +21.3% |
| 2001 | $2,022 | $173,810 |
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Neighborhood: 52240
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GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Penn Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 3 mi
- 6/10North Central Junior High SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.3 mi
- 6/10Liberty High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Penn
- Middle: NorthCentral
- High: LibertyHighSchool
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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