Welcome to 525 S Lucas St, located just a short walk from downtown Iowa City! This spacious 5 bedroom, 2 bath home offers the perfect combination of character, updates, and convenience. Inside you’ll find beautiful hardwood floors, bright living spaces, updated kitchens, and thoughtful improvements throughout designed to maintain and enhance the home for the next owner. The flexible layout provides plenty of room for living, working, or entertaining. Enjoy the outdoor space with a large backyard perfect for relaxing, gardening, gatherings, or pets. The property also features a parking pad with the opportunity to build a future garage. Conveniently located near downtown Iowa City, restaurants, shopping, entertainment, parks, and the University of Iowa. A great opportunity to own a well-maintained home in a highly desirable location!
For sale
Price cut: $7.4K (7/22)
$292,500
525 S Lucas St, Iowa City, IA 52240
5beds
1,896sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1900
6,534 Square Feet Lot
$287,300 Zestimate®
$154/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Parking padFlexible layoutBeautiful hardwood floorsBright living spacesUpdated kitchens
- 84 days
- 1,560
- 79
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jaime Hymer 319-651-9617,
Pinnacle Realty
Source: Iowa City Area AOR,MLS#: 202603893
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range Or Oven, Refrigerator
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Other
- Flooring: Wood, LVP, Tile
- Basement: Block,Daylight,Full,Walk-Out Access,Finished
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,896
- Total interior livable area: 1,896 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,150
- Finished area below ground: 746
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: On Street, Parking Pad
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Front Porch
- Exterior features: Other
Lot
- Size: 6,534 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 40 x 162
- Features: Less Than Half Acre
Details
- Parcel number: 1015104017
- Zoning: Residential
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Vinyl, Frame
Condition
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Close To School, Near Shopping, Sidewalks, Street Lights
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: OAK HILL ADDITION
Location
- Region: Iowa City
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $154/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $258,030
- Annual tax amount: $4,528
- Date on market: 6/18/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
$287,300
$273,000 - $302,000
$2,441/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/22/2026 | Price change | $292,500-2.5%$154/sqft |
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| 6/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $299,900+22.4%$158/sqft |
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| 3/18/2022 | Sold | $245,000+2.1%$129/sqft |
Source: Iowa City Area AOR #202200324 Report a problem | ||
| 2/14/2022 | Contingent | $240,000$127/sqft |
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| 2/14/2022 | Listed for sale | $240,000$127/sqft |
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| 1/19/2022 | Contingent | $240,000$127/sqft |
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| 1/18/2022 | Listed for sale | $240,000+28%$127/sqft |
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| 6/14/2017 | Sold | $187,500-3.8%$99/sqft |
Source: Iowa City Area AOR #20171132 Report a problem | ||
| 2/16/2017 | Listed for sale | $195,000+42.3%$103/sqft |
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| 7/20/2014 | Listing removed | $1,700$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 6/20/2014 | Price change | $1,700-10.5%$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 5/8/2014 | Listed for rent | $1,900$1/sqft |
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| 1/25/2003 | Sold | $137,000$72/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,528 +1.3% | $258,030 +8.5% |
| 2024 | $4,472 +9.7% | $237,730 |
| 2023 | $4,076 +4.7% | $237,730 +26.4% |
| 2022 | $3,895 -6.2% | $188,060 |
| 2021 | $4,152 +7.8% | $188,060 +3.7% |
| 2020 | $3,850 +3.6% | $181,350 |
| 2019 | $3,716 | $181,350 +7.2% |
| 2018 | $3,716 +4.1% | $169,150 +3.1% |
| 2017 | $3,568 -22% | $164,100 -21.1% |
| 2016 | $4,574 +2% | $208,090 |
| 2015 | $4,486 +9.8% | $208,090 +10.2% |
| 2014 | $4,086 | $188,910 +19.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $158,660 |
| 2011 | -- | $158,660 +4.5% |
| 2009 | -- | $151,870 |
| 2008 | -- | $151,870 +47.1% |
| 2005 | $1,900 +2.6% | $103,240 |
| 2004 | $1,852 +4.6% | $103,240 +2.7% |
| 2003 | $1,770 +4.1% | $100,520 |
| 2002 | $1,700 +14.9% | $100,520 +13.1% |
| 2001 | $1,480 | $88,850 |
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Neighborhood: Longfellow
Nearby schools
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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