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    • Price cut: $21K (8/26)
    $319,000

    515 3rd Ave, Iowa City, IA 52245

    6beds
    2,060sqft
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    $2,428/mo
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    Single Family Residence, Residential
    Built in 1920
    0.27 Acres Lot
    $316,900 Zestimate®
    $155/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Additional parking padAlley-access garageMain-floor bedroom or officeCovered front porch
    Welcome to this spacious 2-story home in the heart of Iowa City! Featuring 6 bedrooms, this home offers flexible space for a growing family, guests, or home offices. Enjoy a main-floor bedroom or office, shaded covered front porch, alley-access garage, additional parking pad, and a walk-up basement entrance to the backyard. A 1300 sq.ft., Garage-shop bldg. Separated into 2 spaces. garage with new overhead door, heated, with new Electrical Panel/Breakers, and lofted level for more storage. Perfect for any artists, hobbyist that needs some the elbow room.2nd space for your toys, bikes, boat, mowers. A dedicated RV/boat parking pads provide an excellent, functional setup. Prime Iowa City location! 2 Blocks to City High. Located just 1 block from the Ralston Creek path. Everything's just Ducky by the dozens, at the creek /2nd ave. bridge. In pic`s Ducks. 10-minute walk to Hy Vee shopping. Quick, easy access, to downtown and UI campus. Step outside to Chadek Green Park and the Iowa City Comm. Garden, a beautiful setting green space, walking paths, playgrounds, and gardens just beyond your ample backyard. Conveniently located near City High School, the University of Iowa, downtown Iowa City, shopping, restaurants, and public transit. A rare opportunity to own a spacious home in a prime Iowa City location with room to grow!
    107 days
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    Zillow last checked:

    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Jim Jensen 319-512-3096,

    Iowa Realty

    Source: Iowa City Area AOR,MLS#: 202604062MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 6
      • Bathrooms: 3
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      Rooms
      • Room types: Living Room Dining Room Combo
      Heating
      • Forced Air, Natural Gas
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Appliances
      • Included: Dryer, Range Or Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
      • Laundry: In Basement
      Features
      • Other, Family Room On Main Level, Den
      • Flooring: Carpet, Wood, Vinyl
      • Basement: Block,Full,Sump Pump,Walk-Out Access,Finished,Unfinished
      • Has fireplace: No
      • Fireplace features: None
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 2,060
      • Total interior livable area: 2,060 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 1,524
      • Finished area below ground: 536

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 4
      • Parking features: Guest, Off Street, On Street, Parking Pad
      • Has garage: Yes
      • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
      Features
      • Levels: Two
      • Stories: 2
      • Patio & porch: Front Porch
      Lot
      • Size: 0.27 Acres
      • Dimensions: 80 x 150
      • Features: Less Than Half Acre
      Details
      • Parcel number: 1014111003
      • Zoning: Residential
      • Special conditions: Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
      Materials
      • Aluminum Siding, Frame
      Condition
      • Year built: 1920

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: Park, Sidewalks
      • Subdivision: East Iowa City
      Location
      • Region: Iowa City

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $155/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $254,600
      • Annual tax amount: $4,508
      • Date on market: 6/26/2026
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional

        Estimated market value

        $316,900

        $301,000 - $333,000

        $3,396/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        8/26/2026Price change$319,000-6.2%$155/sqft
        Source: Iowa City Area AOR #202604062 Report a problem
        8/3/2026Price change$340,000-4.2%$165/sqft
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        6/26/2026Listed for sale$355,000+9.3%$172/sqft
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        10/18/2025Listing removed$324,900$158/sqft
        Source: Iowa Realty #202502589 Report a problem
        9/8/2025Price change$324,900-0.9%$158/sqft
        Source: Iowa City Area AOR #202502589 Report a problem
        8/30/2025Listing removed$2,550$1/sqft
        Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
        8/19/2025Price change$327,900-1.5%$159/sqft
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        8/6/2025Price change$332,900-0.6%$162/sqft
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        7/28/2025Listed for rent$2,550$1/sqft
        Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
        6/25/2025Price change$335,000-1.5%$163/sqft
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        5/23/2025Price change$340,000-2.6%$165/sqft
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        5/12/2025Price change$349,000-10.5%$169/sqft
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        4/18/2025Price change$390,000+8.6%$189/sqft
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        4/17/2025Listed for sale$359,000-2.7%$174/sqft
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        4/14/2025Listing removed$369,000$179/sqft
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        4/4/2025Price change$369,000-2.9%$179/sqft
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        3/19/2025Price change$379,900-2.6%$184/sqft
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        3/6/2025Listed for sale$390,000+77.3%$189/sqft
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        10/25/2023Sold$220,000+4.8%$107/sqft
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        8/27/2019Listing removed$210,000$102/sqft
        Source: Lepic-Kroeger, REALTORS #20194888 Report a problem
        8/5/2019Listed for sale$210,000+44.8%$102/sqft
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        5/27/2014Sold$145,000-2.7%$70/sqft
        Source: Iowa City Area AOR #20142210 Report a problem
        4/14/2014Listed for sale$149,000+9.2%$72/sqft
        Source: Lepic-Kroeger, REALTORS #20142210 Report a problem
        11/21/2011Sold$136,500-5.8%$66/sqft
        Source: Iowa City Area AOR #20112954 Report a problem
        10/7/2011Price change$144,900-3.3%$70/sqft
        Source: RE/MAX AFFILIATES #20112954 Report a problem
        7/8/2011Listed for sale$149,900$73/sqft
        Source: RE/MAX AFFILIATES #20112954 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$4,508 +1.3%$254,600 +7.6%
        2024$4,451 +10.3%$236,630
        2023$4,036 +4.7%$236,630 +27.1%
        2022$3,857 +1.3%$186,230
        2021$3,808 +14.6%$186,230 +5.7%
        2020$3,324 +4.9%$176,150 +12.5%
        2019$3,170 $156,550 +8.5%
        2018$3,170 +1.1%$144,300
        2017$3,136 +0.5%$144,300 +1.6%
        2016$3,120 +2%$141,980
        2015$3,060 -0.5%$141,980 -0.2%
        2014$3,076 $142,250
        2012-- $142,250
        2011-- $142,250 +1.5%
        2009-- $140,150
        2008-- $140,150 +23.8%
        2005$1,938 +2.8%$113,200
        2004$1,886 +4.4%$113,200 +10.6%
        2003$1,806 +4%$102,370
        2002$1,736 +3.5%$102,370 +2.8%
        2001$1,678 $99,580
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Creekside

        Getting around

        63 / 100
        Somewhat Walkable
        30 / 100
        Some Transit
        86 / 100
        Very Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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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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