Tremendous value in prime Iowa City historic district! Nearly 1400 sf 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath 2 story offers beautiful natural woodwork and hardwood floors, large level lot plus 2 stall garage and is priced for quick sale at $235,000! Beautifully updated kitchen with quality oak cabinetry and stainless steel appliances. Spacious rooms throughout. Huge living room plus formal dining room. Updated bath. Semi-finished lower level for possible future living space. Overall the home is in move-in condition, but will need some updates so being sold in as-is condition and is priced accordingly.
Sold for $225,000
$225,000
525 Oakland Ave, Iowa City, IA 52240
3beds
1,396sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1925
6,969 Square Feet Lot
$303,200 Zestimate®
$161/sqft
$1,849 Estimated rent
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Listed by:
William Grabe, Jr. 319-731-2000,
Realty87,
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Bought with:
Blank & McCune Real Estate
Source: Iowa City Area AOR,MLS#: 202503806
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Dining Room, Family Room
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range Or Oven, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Family Room On Main Level
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,396
- Total interior livable area: 1,396 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,396
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Off Street
- Has garage: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
Lot
- Size: 6,969 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 140
- Features: Less Than Half Acre
Details
- Parcel number: 1014232010
- Zoning: R
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Frame, Wood
Condition
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Near Shopping, Close To School
- Subdivision: Oakes
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Iowa City
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $161/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $228,960
- Annual tax amount: $4,190
- Date on market: 6/9/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/8/2026 | Listing removed | $2,000$1/sqft |
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| 4/28/2026 | Listed for rent | $2,000$1/sqft |
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| 9/8/2025 | Listing removed | $2,000$1/sqft |
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| 8/18/2025 | Listed for rent | $2,000$1/sqft |
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| 7/11/2025 | Sold | $225,000-4.3%$161/sqft |
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| 6/11/2025 | Pending sale | $235,000$168/sqft |
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| 6/10/2025 | Listed for sale | $235,000$168/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,048 -3.4% | $228,960 +2.8% |
| 2024 | $4,190 +5.4% | $222,720 |
| 2023 | $3,977 +4.7% | $222,720 +21.4% |
| 2022 | $3,800 +3.8% | $183,480 |
| 2021 | $3,660 +2% | $183,480 +3.2% |
| 2020 | $3,588 +5% | $177,860 |
| 2019 | $3,416 | $177,860 +8.4% |
| 2018 | $3,416 +1.2% | $164,030 |
| 2017 | $3,376 +1.5% | $164,030 +2.6% |
| 2016 | $3,326 +2.1% | $159,820 |
| 2015 | $3,256 -0.1% | $159,820 +0.3% |
| 2014 | $3,258 | $159,350 +7.6% |
| 2012 | -- | $148,030 |
| 2011 | -- | $148,030 +5.3% |
| 2009 | -- | $140,590 |
| 2008 | -- | $140,590 +23.5% |
| 2005 | $1,950 +2.7% | $113,840 |
| 2004 | $1,898 -1% | $113,840 +5.2% |
| 2003 | $1,918 +4% | $108,230 |
| 2002 | $1,844 +2% | $108,230 +1.5% |
| 2001 | $1,808 | $106,620 |
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Neighborhood: Longfellow
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Longfellow Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.1 mi
- 4/10Southeast Junior High SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 6/10Iowa City High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
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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