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  • $265,700

    659 S Governor St, Iowa City, IA 52240

    2beds
    1,058sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1947
    7,492 Square Feet Lot
    $265,700 Zestimate®
    $251/sqft
    $1,517 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $265,700

    $250,000 - $282,000

    $1,517/mo

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    What's special

    What a find! Located on a cul-de-sac this Historic Charmer offers privacy and convenience just minutes from downtown. This cute home has a great layout with a nice natural flow. Fresh, bright kitchen looks out onto the large fenced yard. The kitchen/dining room combo gives a nice open feel. Freshly painted. Hardwood floors throughout main level. 1 bedroom on main level, 1 in the finished attic. Upper level bedroom is large and could accommodate an office/hobby area. New roof 2014. Property regraded 2015.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Forced air, Gas
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Dryer, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Basement: Unfinished
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,058 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Garage - Detached
    Features
    • Exterior features: Other
    Lot
    • Size: 7,492 Square Feet
    Details
    • Parcel number: 1015178013

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • Foundation: Concrete Block
    • Roof: Composition
    Condition
    • Year built: 1947

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Features: On Site Laundry Available
    Location
    • Region: Iowa City

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $251/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $230,600
    • Annual tax amount: $4,052

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    2/10/2016Sold$170,000+0.7%$161/sqft
    Source: Iowa City Area AOR #20160020 Report a problem
    1/11/2016Pending sale$168,800$160/sqft
    Source: Cardinal Realty #20160020 Report a problem
    1/3/2016Listed for sale$168,800-0.4%$160/sqft
    Source: Cardinal Realty #20160020 Report a problem
    11/23/2015Listing removed$169,500$160/sqft
    Source: Cardinal Realty #20153664 Report a problem
    9/28/2015Price change$169,500-3.1%$160/sqft
    Source: Cardinal Realty #20153664 Report a problem
    6/17/2015Listed for sale$175,000$165/sqft
    Source: Cardinal Realty #20153664 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$4,052 +1.3%$230,600 +8.4%
    2024$4,000 +2.9%$212,660
    2023$3,889 +4.7%$212,660 +18.5%
    2022$3,716 -0.7%$179,420
    2021$3,742 +1.9%$179,420 +3.7%
    2020$3,674 +3.4%$173,020
    2019$3,554 $173,020 +7%
    2018$3,554 +4.7%$161,730 +3.6%
    2017$3,394 +2.2%$156,160 +3.4%
    2016$3,320 +5.9%$151,030 +3.9%
    2015$3,134 +4.5%$145,400 +4.8%
    2014$3,000 $138,720
    2012-- $138,720
    2011-- $138,720 +0.4%
    2009-- $138,120
    2008-- $138,120 +37.1%
    2005$1,708 +2.8%$100,760
    2004$1,662 -4.2%$100,760 +2.2%
    2003$1,734 +4.1%$98,580
    2002$1,666 +39.1%$98,580 +34.1%
    2001$1,198 $73,510
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    Neighborhood: Longfellow

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