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$425,400

521 Melrose Ave, Iowa City, IA 52246

4beds

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1900

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$2,142 Estimated rent

Home value

$425,400

$383,000 - $472,000

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What's special

Large basement for storageHardwood floorsLots of built-in shelving

521 Melrose Avenue Iowa City IA - 4 Bedroom 3 Bathroom House For Rent! West Campus! Call Us Now or Email Us Now To Schedule A Private Showing! Sorry No Pets! No Smoking! Really Nice Updated 4 Bedroom, 3 Bathroom House For Rent! Walk to Class! FREE Parking! Prime Location House Right Across The Street From University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics & Kinnick Stadium! On both Cambus & City Bus Routes, Hardwood Floors, Lots Of Built-In Shelving, Large Basement For Storage. Easy Walk to Pharmacy, Dental, Hospital, Law & Kinnick Stadium! Tenants Pay Gas, Electric & Water. Owner is an Iowa Broker 12 Month Lease! Walk to UIHC, Law, Pharmacy, Dental & Kinnick Stadium! FREE Parking! Nice Place!

This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Zillow. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 2

Rooms

Room types: Breakfast Nook, Dining Room, Mud Room, Sun Room

Cooling

Air Conditioner, Central Air

Appliances

Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Range Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Laundry: In Unit

Features

Storage, Walk-In Closet(s)
Flooring: Hardwood
Has basement: Yes
Attic: Yes

Property

Parking

Parking features: Off Street
Details: Contact manager

Features

Patio & porch: Porch
Exterior features: Balcony, Electricity not included in rent, Gas not included in rent, Lawn, Living room, Secured entry, Vintage, Water not included in rent, Wood

Lot

Features: Near Public Transit

Details

Parcel number: 1016127002

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Frame

Condition

Year built: 1900

Utilities & green energy

Utilities for property: Cable Available

Community & HOA

Community

Deposit fee: $4,000
Application fee: $35

Location

Region: Iowa City

Financial & listing details

Tax assessed value: $395,170
Annual tax amount: $7,148
Date on market: 9/9/2025
Date available: 08/01/2026
Lease term: Sublet/Temporary

Price history

Date	Event	Price
9/18/2025	Listing removed	$4,000
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
9/9/2025	Listed for rent	$4,000+21.2%
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
9/28/2023	Listing removed	--
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
9/4/2023	Listed for rent	$3,300+10%
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
8/2/2023	Listing removed	--
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
7/25/2023	Listed for rent	$3,000
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
10/19/2021	Listing removed	--
Source: Zillow Rental Network Premium Report a problem
9/23/2021	Listed for rent	$3,000+20%
Source: Zillow Rental Network Premium Report a problem
3/12/2020	Listing removed	$2,500
Source: 1130 Oakcrest Street Report a problem
11/25/2019	Price change	$2,500+13.6%
Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem
11/15/2019	Price change	$2,200-12%
Source: Big Ten Property Management LLC Report a problem
10/5/2019	Price change	$2,500+13.6%
Source: Big Ten Property Management LLC Report a problem
9/4/2019	Price change	$2,200-12%
Source: Big Ten Property Management LLC Report a problem
8/27/2019	Listed for rent	$2,500
Source: Big Ten Property Management LLC Report a problem
3/14/2019	Listing removed	$2,500
Source: Big Ten Property Management LLC Report a problem
10/1/2018	Listed for rent	$2,500
Source: Big Ten Property Management LLC Report a problem
1/24/2018	Listing removed	$2,500
Source: Big Ten Property Management LLC Report a problem
10/16/2017	Listed for rent	$2,500+19%
Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem
7/10/2016	Listing removed	$2,100-16%
Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem
11/7/2015	Listed for rent	$2,500
Source: Big Ten Property Management LLC Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$7,148 +1.3%	$395,170 +5.3%
2024	$7,058 +5.2%	$375,210
2023	$6,712 +4.7%	$375,210 +21.2%
2022	$6,413 +2.6%	$309,680
2021	$6,248 +1.9%	$309,680 +7.2%
2020	$6,134 +4.8%	$288,980
2019	$5,854	$288,980 +8.5%
2018	$5,854 +1.1%	$266,400
2017	$5,792 +3.8%	$266,400 +5%
2016	$5,578 +2%	$253,770
2015	$5,470 +6.3%	$253,770 +6.7%
2014	$5,146	$237,880 +12.7%
2012	--	$211,140
2011	--	$211,140 +3.8%
2009	--	$203,410
2008	--	$203,410 +33.8%
2005	$2,796 +3.3%	$152,000 +0.8%
2004	$2,706 +3.1%	$150,860 +10%
2003	$2,624 +10.3%	$137,130
2002	$2,378 +10.2%	$137,130 +9.2%
2001	$2,158	$125,580