Nestled in a quiet cul-de-sac within the desirable Whispering Meadows neighborhood, this charming residence offers a perfect sanctuary for those who balance a busy professional or academic life with a love for the outdoors. This well maintained property features a fully fenced-in backyard, providing a private and secure space for gardening, pets, or unwinding after a long day. For nature lovers, you are just a short stroll from the scenic Whispering Prairie Wetlands Park, which offers beautiful walking trails and a peaceful escape into nature. This location provides quick and easy access to campus and the medical district. With neighborhood sidewalks perfect for evening walks and a prime Iowa City location that blends suburban comfort with proximity to the city's core, this home is the perfect home base for your next chapter.
Sold for $199,900
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$199,900
53 Thistle Ct, Iowa City, IA 52240
2beds
1,224sqft
Condominium, Residential
Built in 2005
-- sqft lot
$199,900 Zestimate®
$163/sqft
$1,868 Estimated rent
Home value
$199,900
$190,000 - $210,000
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Private and secure spaceFully fenced-in backyardQuiet cul-de-sac
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Omar Ahmad 319-331-6627,
Ambrose & Associates, REALTORS
Bought with:
Monica Hayes
Lepic-Kroeger, REALTORS
Source: Iowa City Area AOR,MLS#: 202603382
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer
- Laundry: Upper Level, Laundry Room
Features
- Breakfast Bar
- Flooring: Carpet, LVP
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,224
- Total interior livable area: 1,224 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,224
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
- Has attached garage: Yes
Lot
- Dimensions: 88.0 x 134.5 x 43.6 x 135.9
Details
- Parcel number: 1024366022
- Zoning: RS-12
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium, Residential
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Slab
Condition
- Year built: 2005
Details
- Builder name: Regal
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Whispering Meadows 149 Co
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $336 annually
Location
- Region: Iowa City
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $163/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $177,220
- Annual tax amount: $2,888
- Date on market: 5/22/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/15/2026 | Sold | $199,900+0.5%$163/sqft |
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| 7/15/2026 | Pending sale | $199,000$163/sqft |
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| 5/22/2026 | Listed for sale | $199,000+32.7%$163/sqft |
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| 5/7/2021 | Sold | $150,000+11.2%$123/sqft |
Source: Iowa City Area AOR #202101778 Report a problem | ||
| 3/29/2021 | Pending sale | $134,900$110/sqft |
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| 3/25/2021 | Listed for sale | $134,900+34.9%$110/sqft |
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| 5/8/2013 | Sold | $100,000$82/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,888 -5.2% | $177,220 +9.5% |
| 2024 | $3,045 +8.3% | $161,870 |
| 2023 | $2,812 +4.7% | $161,870 +24.7% |
| 2022 | $2,687 +5.3% | $129,760 |
| 2021 | $2,552 +2% | $129,760 +2.4% |
| 2020 | $2,502 +7.3% | $126,670 |
| 2019 | $2,332 | $126,670 +10.5% |
| 2018 | $2,332 +1.2% | $114,660 |
| 2017 | $2,304 +4.5% | $114,660 +5.4% |
| 2016 | $2,204 +2.2% | $108,780 |
| 2015 | $2,156 +6.4% | $108,780 +6.3% |
| 2014 | $2,026 | $102,350 -1.8% |
| 2012 | -- | $104,200 |
| 2011 | -- | $104,200 -11.3% |
| 2009 | -- | $117,420 |
| 2008 | -- | $117,420 +45061.5% |
| 2001 | $4 | $260 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Grant Wood
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Grant Wood Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 4/10Southeast Junior High SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 6/10Iowa City High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Wood
- 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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