3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home located near downtown Iowa City. Currently rented through July 2027, providing rental income now with the opportunity for future owner occupancy after the current lease expires. Features a bright, remodeled kitchen with white finishes, screened-in porch, private backyard, and storage shed. A great option for investors or buyers looking for a future home in Iowa City. *Photos have been touched up for presentation purposes.*
For sale
Price cut: $5.1K (10/8)
$289,900
528 S Governor St, Iowa City, IA 52240
3beds
1,262sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1844
7,938 Square Feet Lot
$286,800 Zestimate®
$230/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Screened-in porchStorage shedPrivate backyard
- 20 days
- 723
- 57
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Alex Poppen 319-640-1796,
Iowa Realty
Source: Iowa City Area AOR,MLS#: 202605685
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Microwave, Range Or Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Other, Breakfast Area
- Flooring: Carpet, Wood, Tile
- Basement: Full,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,262
- Total interior livable area: 1,262 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,262
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Off Street
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 7,938 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 42 x 189
- Features: Less Than Half Acre
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 1015101022
- Zoning: RES
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Aluminum Siding, Frame
Condition
- Year built: 1844
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Close To School, Near Shopping
- Subdivision: NA
Location
- Region: Iowa City
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $230/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $270,410
- Annual tax amount: $4,830
- Date on market: 9/22/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
$286,800
$272,000 - $301,000
$1,967/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/8/2026 | Price change | $289,900-1.7%$230/sqft |
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| 9/23/2026 | Listed for sale | $295,000+43.9%$234/sqft |
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| 10/9/2025 | Listing removed | $1,875$1/sqft |
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| 10/8/2025 | Listed for rent | $1,875+7.8%$1/sqft |
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| 10/18/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 10/7/2023 | Listed for rent | $1,740+2.4%$1/sqft |
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| 10/25/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 10/15/2021 | Listed for rent | $1,700$1/sqft |
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| 6/22/2015 | Sold | $205,000-2.4%$162/sqft |
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| 5/11/2015 | Pending sale | $210,000$166/sqft |
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| 5/11/2015 | Listed for sale | $210,000$166/sqft |
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| 4/7/2015 | Listing removed | $210,000$166/sqft |
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| 3/10/2015 | Listed for sale | $210,000+24.6%$166/sqft |
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| 6/28/2013 | Sold | $168,500-2%$134/sqft |
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| 5/16/2013 | Price change | $171,900-4.2%$136/sqft |
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| 4/26/2013 | Listed for sale | $179,500+13.2%$142/sqft |
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| 5/22/2006 | Sold | $158,500$126/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,746 +1.3% | $270,410 +8.5% |
| 2024 | $4,686 -0.1% | $249,130 |
| 2023 | $4,693 +4.7% | $249,130 +15.1% |
| 2022 | $4,484 -0.7% | $216,520 |
| 2021 | $4,516 +1.8% | $216,520 +3.7% |
| 2020 | $4,434 +3.9% | $208,880 |
| 2019 | $4,268 | $208,880 +7.5% |
| 2018 | $4,268 +1% | $194,300 |
| 2017 | $4,224 +1.8% | $194,300 +2.9% |
| 2016 | $4,150 +3.2% | $188,830 +1.2% |
| 2015 | $4,022 +22.8% | $186,640 +16.6% |
| 2014 | $3,274 | $160,100 +2.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $156,690 |
| 2011 | -- | $156,690 +4% |
| 2009 | -- | $150,700 |
| 2008 | -- | $150,700 +39.7% |
| 2005 | $1,986 +2.6% | $107,900 |
| 2004 | $1,936 -3.3% | $107,900 +3.1% |
| 2003 | $2,002 +3.6% | $104,610 |
| 2002 | $1,932 +41% | $104,610 +26.3% |
| 2001 | $1,370 | $82,820 |
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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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