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Sold for $356,500
    • $356,500

    437 S Governor St, Iowa City, IA 52240

    3beds
    1,404sqft
    Single Family Residence, Residential
    Built in 1895
    6,098 Square Feet Lot
    $361,700 Zestimate®
    $254/sqft
    $1,976 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $361,700

    $344,000 - $380,000

    $1,976/mo

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    What's special

    Step into the charm of 1895 w/all the modern updates you’ve been dreaming of—just blocks from downtown IC, parks, cafes, UofI, & libraries! This character-filled home on beloved South Governor Street has been lovingly updated w/care & respect for its historic roots. Inside, you'll find 3 upstairs bedrooms, including a Murphy bed for a flexible office/guest space. Full bath w/classic clawfoot tub + shower adds vintage flair. The main floor features a cozy entryway, light-filled living room, & a separate dining room perfect for dinner parties. The remodeled kitchen shines with Birch cabinetry, gas stove, dishwasher, fridge, & microwave. The back entry has been transformed into a stylish mudroom w/custom built-ins that match the kitchen. The LL includes laundry, finished playroom, & extra storage. Enjoy the fenced backyard oasis—complete with an environmentally friendly rain garden, permeable-paver patio, and beautifully landscaped spaces for entertaining, meditating, or gardening. Cottage-style native landscape, ready-to-eat veg. garden. The detached 24x24 garage offers ample room for cars & gear. Playhouse, sandbox, fire pit and stone paths to wander the garden! Check out recently added rose garden on the South side of home & dry creek bed in front yard. Updates: flooring, appliances, fixtures, lighting, landscaping, & more.

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Kimberly Schillig 310-795-2133,

    Lepic-Kroeger, REALTORS

    Bought with:

    Lepic-Kroeger, REALTORS

    Source: Iowa City Area AOR,MLS#: 202503916MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Rooms
    • Room types: Dining Room, Living Room
    Heating
    • Forced Air, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range Or Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    • Laundry: In Basement
    Features
    • Bookcases
    • Flooring: Carpet, Wood, Vinyl
    • Basement: Partial,Stone,Sump Pump,Finished
    • Has fireplace: No
    • Fireplace features: None
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,404
    • Total interior livable area: 1,404 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 1,334
    • Finished area below ground: 70

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 3
    • Parking features: Garage
    • Has garage: Yes
    Features
    • Levels: Two
    • Stories: 2
    • Patio & porch: Patio
    • Exterior features: Garden, Other
    • Fencing: Fenced
    Lot
    • Size: 6,098 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 40 x 150 x 40 x 150
    • Features: Less Than Half Acre, Level, Other
    Details
    • Parcel number: 1015102018
    • Zoning: Residential
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
    Materials
    • Frame
    Condition
    • Year built: 1895

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public
    • Utilities for property: Cable Available

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Features: Close To School, Near Shopping, Near Public Transport, Sidewalks, Street Lights
    • Subdivision: Berryhills 2nd Addition
    Location
    • Region: Iowa City

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $254/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $288,270
    • Annual tax amount: $4,968
    • Date on market: 6/13/2025
    • Listing terms: Conventional,Cash

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    8/13/2025Sold$356,500+1.9%$254/sqft
    Source: Iowa City Area AOR #202503916 Report a problem
    7/15/2025Pending sale$350,000$249/sqft
    Source: CRAAR, CDRMLS #2504392 Report a problem
    6/13/2025Listed for sale$350,000+12.9%$249/sqft
    Source: Iowa City Area AOR #202503916 Report a problem
    7/16/2022Sold$310,000+9%$221/sqft
    Source: Iowa City Area AOR #202201183 Report a problem
    3/6/2022Contingent$284,500$203/sqft
    Source: Iowa City Area AOR #202201183 Report a problem
    3/4/2022Listed for sale$284,500$203/sqft
    Source: Iowa City Area AOR #202201183 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$5,030 +1.3%$288,270 +9.2%
    2024$4,968 +5.5%$264,080
    2023$4,707 +4.7%$264,080 +21.6%
    2022$4,497 -0.7%$217,150
    2021$4,530 +1.8%$217,150 +3.6%
    2020$4,448 +3.1%$209,530
    2019$4,316 $209,530 +6.7%
    2018$4,316 +1.1%$196,400
    2017$4,270 +2.8%$196,400 +3.9%
    2016$4,154 +2%$188,960
    2015$4,072 +4.9%$188,960 +5.3%
    2014$3,880 $179,370 +10.7%
    2012-- $161,970 +1.3%
    2011-- $159,970 +4.5%
    2009-- $153,090
    2008-- $153,090 +40.8%
    2005$2,000 +2.6%$108,720
    2004$1,950 -3.3%$108,720 +3.3%
    2003$2,016 +3.6%$105,290
    2002$1,946 +22.2%$105,290 +22.1%
    2001$1,592 $86,240
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    Neighborhood: Longfellow

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    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Longfellow
    • 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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