Country Charm abounds in this almost half acre slice of heaven, a mile outside of Iowa City on hard surface roads. Kitchen has been updated with clear alder cabinets, stainless appliances & granite countertops. Newer plank flooring in kitchen, dining & generous rec room. Living room has loads of natural light with wood beams in the vaulted ceiling, pond & field views - no curtains needed! Enjoy evenings on the large, newly stained 12' x 24' deck. Oversized heated 2-car garage with workshop area & 2-car carport. Big ticket items complete with new septic in 2021, and new roof in 2024!
Sold for $305,000
$305,000
5057 American Legion Rd SE, Iowa City, IA 52240
3beds
2,360sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1972
0.46 Acres Lot
$309,800 Zestimate®
$129/sqft
$1,820 Estimated rent
Home value
$309,800
$294,000 - $325,000
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Pond and field viewsLoads of natural lightGranite countertopsNewer plank flooringStainless appliancesVaulted ceilingClear alder cabinets
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Listed by:
Jane Axt 319-530-6413,
Urban Acres Real Estate
Bought with:
Urban Acres Real Estate
Source: Iowa City Area AOR,MLS#: 202503731
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Recreation Room
Heating
- Electric, Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Range Or Oven, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Water Softener Owned, Reverse Osmosis
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Main Level, Other
Features
- Primary On Main Level, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Breakfast Bar, Kitchen Island, Pantry
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
- Basement: Concrete,Sump Pump,Finished,Full
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,360
- Total interior livable area: 2,360 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,360
- Finished area below ground: 1,000
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Carport
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Has carport: Yes
Features
- Levels: Side Split
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Garden
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 0.46 Acres
- Dimensions: 100 x 201
- Features: Less Than Half Acre, Level, Back Yard
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s), Workshop
- Parcel number: 0921278011
- Zoning: Residential
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Frame, Wood
Condition
- Year built: 1972
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Shared Well
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Close To School
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: South High Point
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Water
- HOA fee: $200 annually
Location
- Region: Iowa City
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $129/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $305,000
- Annual tax amount: $3,990
- Date on market: 6/5/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/21/2025 | Sold | $305,000-6.2%$129/sqft |
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| 6/6/2025 | Listed for sale | $325,000+18.2%$138/sqft |
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| 2/23/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 2/4/2023 | Listed for rent | $2,000$1/sqft |
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| 5/21/2021 | Sold | $275,000$117/sqft |
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| 1/20/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 12/1/2020 | Price change | $275,000-1.8%$117/sqft |
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| 9/16/2020 | Listed for sale | $280,000+31.5%$119/sqft |
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| 7/6/2016 | Sold | $213,000-0.9%$90/sqft |
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| 3/1/2016 | Listed for sale | $215,000+1.2%$91/sqft |
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| 10/20/2015 | Listing removed | $212,500$90/sqft |
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| 9/16/2015 | Price change | $212,500-2.3%$90/sqft |
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| 7/24/2015 | Listed for sale | $217,500+14.5%$92/sqft |
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| 7/22/2013 | Sold | $190,000+0.1%$81/sqft |
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| 6/13/2013 | Price change | $189,900-1.6%$80/sqft |
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| 4/12/2013 | Price change | $192,900-1.6%$82/sqft |
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| 2/23/2013 | Price change | $196,000-1.5%$83/sqft |
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| 1/31/2013 | Price change | $199,000-1.5%$84/sqft |
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| 1/5/2013 | Price change | $202,000-2.4%$86/sqft |
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| 11/9/2012 | Price change | $207,000-2.4%$88/sqft |
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| 10/12/2012 | Price change | $212,000-2.3%$90/sqft |
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| 8/30/2012 | Listed for sale | $217,000$92/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,038 -2.3% | $311,800 +2% |
| 2024 | $4,131 +10.1% | $305,600 |
| 2023 | $3,751 +10% | $305,600 +26.2% |
| 2022 | $3,410 +11.2% | $242,100 +3.6% |
| 2021 | $3,066 +2.1% | $233,800 |
| 2020 | $3,004 -4% | -- |
| 2019 | $3,130 | -- |
| 2018 | $3,130 +2% | $210,900 |
| 2017 | $3,068 -2% | $210,900 +2% |
| 2016 | $3,130 +13.4% | $206,700 +4.7% |
| 2015 | $2,760 +22.9% | $197,500 +22.3% |
| 2014 | $2,246 | $161,500 -1.9% |
| 2012 | -- | $164,600 |
| 2011 | -- | $164,600 |
| 2009 | -- | $164,600 +1.3% |
| 2008 | -- | $162,500 +13.9% |
| 2005 | $1,558 +2.8% | $142,670 |
| 2004 | $1,516 +15.9% | $142,670 +21.9% |
| 2003 | $1,308 +2.8% | $117,020 |
| 2002 | $1,272 +6.2% | $117,020 +8.1% |
| 2001 | $1,198 | $108,220 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 52240
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Herbert Hoover Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.5 mi
- 4/10Southeast Junior High SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.1 mi
- 6/10Iowa City High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Hoover
- 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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