Are you looking for an affordable, ranch-style, walk-out condo? This well taken care of condo has a lot of charm & character too! No cookie-cutter style here! The first floor is nicely laid out with a large living room, primary bedroom & bath. LVP flooring throughout the first floor. All kitchen appliances stay, as well as the washer & dryer. The lower level has nice entertaining space with a family room, full bath, den/game room, bedroom, and a wood-burning fireplace. You can relax on the patio in the lower level or enjoy the screened porch that's situated off the living room. Private backyard with mature trees is a bonus for this condo.
Sold for $255,000
$255,000
520 N 1st Ave, Iowa City, IA 52245
2beds
1,768sqft
Condominium, Residential
Built in 1984
-- sqft lot
$264,500 Zestimate®
$144/sqft
$2,032 Estimated rent
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$264,500
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Kris Westfall 319-330-6644,
Iowa Realty
Bought with:
Keller Williams Legacy Group
Source: Iowa City Area AOR,MLS#: 202305910
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Family Room
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Range Or Oven, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Primary On Main Level, Entrance Foyer
- Flooring: Carpet, LVP
- Basement: Concrete,Sump Pump,Finished,Full,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, In LL
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,768
- Total interior livable area: 1,768 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 968
- Finished area below ground: 800
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage
- Has garage: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio, Screened
Details
- Parcel number: 1012234001
- Zoning: Residential
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium, Residential
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Frame, Partial Brick, Vinyl
Condition
- Year built: 1984
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Near Shopping, Close To School
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: N First Ave
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Exterior Maintenance, Maintenance Grounds, Reserve Fund
- HOA fee: $2,040 annually
Location
- Region: Iowa City
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $144/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $244,370
- Annual tax amount: $3,790
- Date on market: 11/13/2023
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/5/2024 | Sold | $255,000-3.8%$144/sqft |
Source:  Iowa City Area AOR #202305910 Report a problem | ||
| 12/5/2023 | Contingent | $265,000$150/sqft |
Source: Iowa City Area AOR #202305910 Report a problem | ||
| 11/14/2023 | Listed for sale | $265,000+28.3%$150/sqft |
Source: Iowa City Area AOR #202305910 Report a problem | ||
| 6/3/2020 | Sold | $206,500-1.6%$117/sqft |
Source: Iowa City Area AOR #202001565 Report a problem | ||
| 4/6/2020 | Pending sale | $209,900$119/sqft |
Source: Lepic-Kroeger, REALTORS #202001565 Report a problem | ||
| 2/27/2020 | Listed for sale | $209,900+21.3%$119/sqft |
Source: Lepic-Kroeger, REALTORS #202001565 Report a problem | ||
| 7/27/2015 | Sold | $173,000$98/sqft |
Source: Iowa City Area AOR #20153671 Report a problem | ||
| 6/18/2015 | Listed for sale | $173,000$98/sqft |
Source: Lepic-Kroeger, REALTORS #20153671 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,534 -8% | $244,370 +19.7% |
| 2024 | $3,840 +1.3% | $204,130 |
| 2023 | $3,790 +4.7% | $204,130 +16.7% |
| 2022 | $3,622 -2.7% | $174,880 |
| 2021 | $3,722 +7.3% | $174,880 +1.6% |
| 2020 | $3,468 +6.6% | $172,150 |
| 2019 | $3,254 | $172,150 +9.9% |
| 2018 | $3,254 +1.2% | $156,670 |
| 2017 | $3,216 +4.1% | $156,670 +5.2% |
| 2016 | $3,088 +2.8% | $148,980 +0.6% |
| 2015 | $3,004 -2.1% | $148,100 -1.6% |
| 2014 | $3,068 | $150,530 |
| 2012 | -- | $150,530 |
| 2011 | -- | $150,530 +1.8% |
| 2009 | -- | $147,810 |
| 2008 | -- | $147,810 -1.7% |
| 2005 | $2,620 +2.7% | $150,290 |
| 2004 | $2,550 -2.1% | $150,290 +4.3% |
| 2003 | $2,606 +3.9% | $144,160 |
| 2002 | $2,508 +4.6% | $144,160 +4.1% |
| 2001 | $2,398 | $138,520 |
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Neighborhood: Bluffwood
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GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Helen Lemme Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 4/10Southeast Junior High SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.6 mi
- 6/10Iowa City High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Lemme
- 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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