Cute as a button and full of charm, this Longfellow gem checks all the boxes! Tucked away on a quiet, dead-end street, this home offers the best of both worlds: peaceful privacy and close proximity to downtown. Morning strolls along tree-lined sidewalks? Check. Coffee and croissants from Deluxe just a few blocks away? Double check. You'll love the sunny living room, perfect for your houseplants, the inviting eat-in kitchen, and a spacious walk-out lower level with two additional non-conforming bedrooms (giving you five bedrooms in total)! Outside, enjoy a large, fenced-in backyard perfect for everything from garden parties to a game of fetch with your doggo. Bonus perks: Washer and dryer included, and a new A/C installed in 2022. Note: This home must be owner-occupied and cannot be used as a rental property until August 2033. This property is located in the City's Governor-Lucas Street Conservation District. See City's website for the historic preservation handbook.
Sold for $270,000
$270,000
661 S Governor St, Iowa City, IA 52240
3beds
1,404sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1957
9,583 Square Feet Lot
$273,800 Zestimate®
$192/sqft
$1,751 Estimated rent
Home value
$273,800
$260,000 - $287,000
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Quiet dead-end streetLarge fenced-in backyardTree-lined sidewalksSpacious walk-out lower levelInviting eat-in kitchen
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Listed by:
Emily Farber 319-594-4455,
Lepic-Kroeger, REALTORS
Bought with:
Urban Acres Real Estate
Source: Iowa City Area AOR,MLS#: 202503187
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bonus Room, Family Room
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range Or Oven, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Laundry Room, In Basement
Features
- Primary On Main Level, Breakfast Area
- Flooring: Carpet, LVP, Vinyl, Laminate
- Basement: Finished,Full,Walk-Out Access
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,404
- Total interior livable area: 1,404 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 864
- Finished area below ground: 540
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Off Street
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 9,583 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 80 x 48 x 150 x 150
- Features: Less Than Half Acre, Level
Details
- Parcel number: 1015178014
- Zoning: Res
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Frame, Wood
Condition
- Year built: 1957
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Grid Tied
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Close To School
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Strohms Addition
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Iowa City
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $192/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $243,110
- Annual tax amount: $4,256
- Date on market: 5/14/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/16/2025 | Sold | $270,000+1.9%$192/sqft |
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| 5/14/2025 | Listed for sale | $265,000+32.5%$189/sqft |
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| 10/2/2020 | Sold | $200,000$142/sqft |
Source: Iowa City Area AOR #202005240 Report a problem | ||
| 9/23/2020 | Pending sale | $200,000$142/sqft |
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| 8/26/2020 | Listed for sale | $200,000$142/sqft |
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| 3/23/2020 | Listing removed | $200,000$142/sqft |
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| 3/15/2020 | Listed for sale | $200,000$142/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,310 +1.3% | $243,110 +7.4% |
| 2024 | $4,256 -0.4% | $226,260 |
| 2023 | $4,272 +4.7% | $226,260 +14.8% |
| 2022 | $4,082 +0.8% | $197,090 |
| 2021 | $4,050 +1.9% | $197,090 +5.2% |
| 2020 | $3,976 +3.1% | $187,300 |
| 2019 | $3,858 | $187,300 +6.7% |
| 2018 | $3,858 +1% | $175,610 |
| 2017 | $3,818 +2.4% | $175,610 +3.5% |
| 2016 | $3,728 +2% | $169,590 |
| 2015 | $3,656 +6.5% | $169,590 +6.8% |
| 2014 | $3,434 | $158,730 +11.6% |
| 2012 | -- | $142,290 |
| 2011 | -- | $142,290 +4.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $136,490 |
| 2008 | -- | $136,490 +41.5% |
| 2005 | $1,630 +2.8% | $96,490 |
| 2004 | $1,586 -4.8% | $96,490 +1.5% |
| 2003 | $1,666 +4.1% | $95,050 |
| 2002 | $1,600 +34.9% | $95,050 +30.5% |
| 2001 | $1,186 | $72,840 |
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Neighborhood: Longfellow
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GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Longfellow Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 4/10Southeast Junior High SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.3 mi
- 6/10Iowa City High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi
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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