Welcome to this beautifully updated two-story home just 5 blocks from downtown Iowa City! From top to bottom, this home has been thoughtfully updated while maintaining its charm and functionality. The main level features a spacious kitchen with newer stainless-steel appliances, gas range, low-profile stainless microwave, and soft-close cabinetry. The main-floor primary suite offers a walk-in closet, while convenient main-floor laundry adds to the ease of everyday living. You'll also appreciate the newer windows, updated plumbing and electrical, and plenty of modern improvements throughout. Outside, a 2-car garage provides excellent parking and storage. Ideally located close to downtown, this move-in-ready home offers the perfect combination of updates, convenience, and location. Must be owner-occupied through the UniverCity Neighborhood Partnership Program, with the owner-occupancy requirement in place through 2048.
Pending
$374,900
516 Fairchild St, Iowa City, IA 52245
3beds
1,432sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1904
3,000 Square Feet Lot
$374,600 Zestimate®
$262/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Excellent parking and storageConvenient main-floor laundryWalk-in closetBeautifully updated two-story homeLow-profile stainless microwaveNewer windowsUpdated plumbing and electrical
- 14 days
- 317
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Chris Boddicker 319-530-9390,
Urban Acres Real Estate,
Raquel Trolliet 319-333-8053,
Urban Acres Real Estate
Source: Iowa City Area AOR,MLS#: 202605262
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Electric, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range Or Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Lower Level, Laundry Room
Features
- Other, Primary On Main Level, Kitchen Island
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Vinyl
- Basement: Block,Partial,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,432
- Total interior livable area: 1,432 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,432
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
- Has attached garage: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 3,000 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 3000 sf
- Features: Less Than Half Acre
Details
- Parcel number: 1010153006
- Zoning: Res
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Slate, Frame
Condition
- Year built: 1904
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Close To School, Near Shopping, Sidewalks, Street Lights
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Iowa City
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Iowa City
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $262/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $294,530
- Annual tax amount: $5,101
- Date on market: 8/28/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
$374,600
$356,000 - $393,000
$2,172/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/29/2026 | Pending sale | $374,900$262/sqft |
Source:  Iowa City Area AOR #202605262 Report a problem | ||
| 8/28/2026 | Listed for sale | $374,900+70.4%$262/sqft |
Source: Iowa City Area AOR #202605262 Report a problem | ||
| 3/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 10/18/2018 | Sold | $220,000$154/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
| 9/20/2018 | Pending sale | $220,000$154/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 9/10/2018 | Listed for sale | $220,000+69.2%$154/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 7/1/2008 | Sold | $130,000$91/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,982 -2.5% | $294,530 +5.1% |
| 2024 | $5,108 +4.3% | $280,150 |
| 2023 | $4,896 +8.5% | $280,150 +22.2% |
| 2022 | $4,511 -5.5% | $229,270 +3.6% |
| 2021 | $4,776 +2% | $221,240 -5% |
| 2020 | $4,684 +50.3% | $232,800 |
| 2019 | $3,116 | $232,800 +64.1% |
| 2018 | $3,116 +1% | $141,860 |
| 2017 | $3,084 -3.1% | $141,860 -2% |
| 2016 | $3,184 +2% | $144,810 |
| 2015 | $3,122 +0.6% | $144,810 +1% |
| 2014 | $3,102 | $143,430 +4.4% |
| 2012 | -- | $137,370 |
| 2011 | -- | $137,370 +0.3% |
| 2009 | -- | $136,950 -19.3% |
| 2008 | -- | $169,680 +44.1% |
| 2005 | $2,166 +2.6% | $117,730 |
| 2004 | $2,112 +3.9% | $117,730 +10.9% |
| 2003 | $2,032 +3.6% | $106,180 |
| 2002 | $1,962 -1.1% | $106,180 -1.2% |
| 2001 | $1,984 | $107,490 |
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Neighborhood: Northside
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Mann
- 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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