Located in University Heights within walking distance to Iowa Health Care's main hospital and Kinnick Stadium, this four-bedroom, 2.5-bath home clearly stands out. Walk in the door to luxury vinyl plank flooring (2022) and a comfortable sitting area that flows into a formal dining room. The open kitchen features quartz countertops (2020), a breakfast bar, and space for an in-kitchen dining table - continuing into a living area with a wood-burning fireplace, original walnut paneling, and ash trim, plus a door out to the patio. Upstairs you'll find four bedrooms and a newly updated primary bathroom. Fresh exterior paint (2022), new windows (2023), and an epoxy-sealed floor in the spacious 2-car garage - just move in and enjoy.
Sold for $432,000
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$432,000
556 Mahaska Ct, Iowa City, IA 52246
4beds
2,320sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1968
0.36 Acres Lot
$432,000 Zestimate®
$186/sqft
$2,779 Estimated rent
Home value
$432,000
$410,000 - $454,000
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Formal dining roomComfortable sitting areaOriginal walnut panelingAsh trimBreakfast barOpen kitchenNewly updated primary bathroom
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Elijah Gustafson 319-834-0626,
Edge Realty Group,
Kathryn Fobian 319-321-6550,
Edge Realty Group
Bought with:
Jeff Dill
Lepic-Kroeger, REALTORS
Source: Iowa City Area AOR,MLS#: 202601773
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bonus Room, Dining Room, Family Room, Primary Bath
Heating
- Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range Or Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Basement, Laundry Room
Features
- Other, Pantry
- Flooring: Carpet, LVP
- Basement: Full,Concrete,Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,320
- Total interior livable area: 2,320 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,056
- Finished area below ground: 264
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
- Has attached garage: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Garden
Lot
- Size: 0.36 Acres
- Dimensions: 112 x 140
- Features: Less Than Half Acre, Level
Details
- Parcel number: 1017185008
- Zoning: Residential
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Wood, Frame
Condition
- Year built: 1968
Details
- Builder name: White
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Close To School, Near Shopping, Near Public Transport, Park, Sidewalks, Street Lights
- Subdivision: Melrose Park 6th Addition
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Iowa City
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $186/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $420,400
- Annual tax amount: $6,183
- Date on market: 3/16/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/5/2026 | Sold | $432,000-2.7%$186/sqft |
Source:  Iowa City Area AOR #202601773 Report a problem | ||
| 4/30/2026 | Pending sale | $444,000$191/sqft |
Source:  CRAAR, CDRMLS #2601845 Report a problem | ||
| 4/6/2026 | Price change | $444,000-1.1%$191/sqft |
Source: CRAAR, CDRMLS #2601845 Report a problem | ||
| 3/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $449,000-2.4%$194/sqft |
Source: Iowa City Area AOR #202601773 Report a problem | ||
| 3/7/2026 | Listing removed | $460,000$198/sqft |
Source: CRAAR, CDRMLS #2506809 Report a problem | ||
| 2/14/2026 | Listed for sale | $460,000$198/sqft |
Source: CRAAR, CDRMLS #2506809 Report a problem | ||
| 1/21/2026 | Pending sale | $460,000+2.2%$198/sqft |
Source: CRAAR, CDRMLS #2506809 Report a problem | ||
| 11/18/2025 | Price change | $450,000-2.2%$194/sqft |
Source: Iowa City Area AOR #202505035 Report a problem | ||
| 8/22/2025 | Price change | $460,000-3.2%$198/sqft |
Source: CRAAR, CDRMLS #2506809 Report a problem | ||
| 8/6/2025 | Listed for sale | $475,000$205/sqft |
Source: Iowa City Area AOR #202505035 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,014 -6.9% | $420,400 +8.9% |
| 2024 | $6,460 +4.2% | $386,100 |
| 2023 | $6,197 +5.1% | $386,100 +22% |
| 2022 | $5,894 -1.2% | $316,400 |
| 2021 | $5,968 +3.5% | $316,400 |
| 2020 | $5,764 +0.7% | -- |
| 2019 | $5,726 | -- |
| 2018 | $5,726 +2% | $306,300 |
| 2017 | $5,614 +6.8% | $306,300 +6.7% |
| 2016 | $5,256 +7.3% | $287,100 +5.1% |
| 2015 | $4,900 +12.9% | $273,200 +12.7% |
| 2014 | $4,340 | $242,400 +2.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $237,120 |
| 2011 | -- | $237,120 |
| 2009 | -- | $237,120 |
| 2008 | -- | $237,120 +15.4% |
| 2005 | $2,968 +3.5% | $205,420 +0.9% |
| 2004 | $2,868 +2.2% | $203,620 +8% |
| 2003 | $2,806 +3.7% | $188,470 |
| 2002 | $2,706 +2% | $188,470 +5% |
| 2001 | $2,652 | $179,570 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 52246
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GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Ernest Horn Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.1 mi
- 5/10Northwest Junior High SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.5 mi
- 8/10West Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Horn
- Middle: Northwest
- High: West
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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