DISTINCTIVE, MANVILLE HEIGHTS TREASURE with appealing cottage-style architecture highlighted with brick, stone and steel roof exterior. Built in 1939 by Robert L. Larson, Iowa’s Attorney General and Chief Justice of the Iowa Supreme Court, this home is steeped with historical significance. With only three owners in its 87-year history, this prize home has preserved integrity with thoughtful updates ensuring contemporary comfort without sacrificing the character of the home. Hardwood floors, glass doorknobs, classic paned windows, built-in bookcases and two fireplaces are original features that create the charming ambience . The comfortable floor plan offers 4 bedrooms (2 bedrooms on main and 2 on upper level), 3 updated baths, formal dining with corner hutch, living room with gas fireplace, kitchen with SubZero, Bosch and Dacor appliances, lower-level family room with gas fireplace and large screened porch surrounded by lush foliage and mature trees. The detached two car garage with additional loft storage is connected to the house by one of the many brick and limestone pathways. Welcome to the Cotswold Home on prominent Lexington Ave. Immediate possession.
Sold for $676,000
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$676,000
420 Lexington Ave, Iowa City, IA 52246
4beds
2,038sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1939
0.48 Acres Lot
$682,900 Zestimate®
$332/sqft
$2,787 Estimated rent
Home value
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Two fireplacesBrick and limestone pathwaysComfortable floor planBuilt-in bookcasesGlass doorknobsHardwood floorsClassic paned windows
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Listed by:
Lynn Weinstein 319-400-0355,
Blank & McCune Real Estate
Bought with:
Jan Crosby
Urban Acres Real Estate
Source: Iowa City Area AOR,MLS#: 202601433
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range Or Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Bookcases, Breakfast Bar, Pantry, Central Vacuum
- Flooring: Carpet, Wood, LVP, Tile
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Basement: Block,Crawl Space,Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Gas, Living Room, In LL
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,038
- Total interior livable area: 2,038 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,618
- Finished area below ground: 420
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
- Has attached garage: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Screened
Lot
- Size: 0.48 Acres
- Dimensions: 80 x 150+50 x 50+30 x 30
- Features: Less Than Half Acre, Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 1009128010
- Zoning: Residential
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Partial Brick, Partial Stone, Steel, Wood, Frame
Condition
- Year built: 1939
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Close To School, Near Shopping, Sidewalks, Street Lights
- Subdivision: Manville Hts
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Iowa City
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $332/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $571,100
- Annual tax amount: $9,634
- Date on market: 2/27/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/6/2026 | Sold | $676,000+1.7%$332/sqft |
Source:  Iowa City Area AOR #202601433 Report a problem | ||
| 3/6/2026 | Pending sale | $665,000$326/sqft |
Source:  CRAAR, CDRMLS #2601375 Report a problem | ||
| 2/27/2026 | Listed for sale | $665,000+22%$326/sqft |
Source: Iowa City Area AOR #202601433 Report a problem | ||
| 6/23/2023 | Sold | $545,000+0.9%$267/sqft |
Source: Iowa City Area AOR #202302760 Report a problem | ||
| 5/21/2023 | Contingent | $540,000$265/sqft |
Source: Iowa City Area AOR #202302760 Report a problem | ||
| 5/19/2023 | Listed for sale | $540,000$265/sqft |
Source: Iowa City Area AOR #202302760 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,440 -0.8% | $571,100 +12.9% |
| 2024 | $9,514 +5.4% | $505,750 |
| 2023 | $9,024 +4.7% | $505,750 +21.5% |
| 2022 | $8,622 +0.9% | $416,330 |
| 2021 | $8,546 +1.9% | $416,330 +3.1% |
| 2020 | $8,386 +3.6% | $403,800 |
| 2019 | $8,094 | $403,800 +7.1% |
| 2018 | $8,094 +2.2% | $376,910 +1% |
| 2017 | $7,922 -1.2% | $373,140 0% |
| 2016 | $8,016 +2% | $373,200 |
| 2015 | $7,856 +3.9% | $373,200 +4.2% |
| 2014 | $7,562 | $358,320 |
| 2012 | -- | $358,320 |
| 2011 | -- | $358,320 +4.5% |
| 2009 | -- | $343,000 |
| 2008 | -- | $343,000 +27.7% |
| 2005 | $4,796 +2.7% | $268,540 |
| 2004 | $4,672 | $268,540 +6.5% |
| 2003 | $4,672 +3.8% | $252,140 |
| 2002 | $4,502 +11.5% | $252,140 +10.9% |
| 2001 | $4,036 | $227,290 |
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Neighborhood: 52246
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GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Lincoln Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 4/10Southeast Junior High SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.1 mi
- 6/10Iowa City High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Lincoln
- 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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