Situated directly across from the University of Iowa West Campus, The University of Iowa Hospital, adjacent to The University Baseball Facilities and Carver Hawkeye Arena and BEST OF ALL - Kinnick Stadium. YOU can be a part of everything HAWKEYE!!! Built in 1929, this multi-family rental home has 4 one bedroom units with adjacent parking carport and on site laundry. Held in one family for two generations - its time to pass the torch to a new owner. Currently rented and holds so much potential for future upgrade possibilities, elevated income rates or new site designs.
Sold for $900,000
$900,000
801 Melrose Ave, Iowa City, IA 52246
--beds
1baths
2,708sqft
Multi Family, Residential
Built in 1924
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$332/sqft
$1,800 Estimated rent
Home value
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Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Heather Bright 319-541-0273,
Lepic-Kroeger, REALTORS
Bought with:
Tracy Barkalow
Barkalow & Associates, Realtors
Source: Iowa City Area AOR,MLS#: 202403700
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Range Or Oven, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Other
- Flooring: Carpet, Wood, Tile, Vinyl
- Basement: Block,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,708
- Total interior livable area: 2,708 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,368
- Finished area below ground: 1,340
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Carport, Off Street
- Has carport: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Screened
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 5,500 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 110 x 50 x 110
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 1016201002
- Zoning: M-Residential
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Multi Family, Residential
Materials
- Wood, Frame
Condition
- Year built: 1924
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Close To School, Near Public Transport
- Subdivision: University Heights
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Exterior Maintenance, Trash, Maintenance Grounds, Water
Location
- Region: Iowa City
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $332/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $399,910
- Annual tax amount: $6,308
- Date on market: 6/26/2024
- Listing terms: 1031 Exchange,Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/26/2026 | Listing removed | $1,295 |
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| 4/14/2026 | Listed for rent | $1,295 |
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| 10/6/2025 | Listing removed | $1,295 |
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| 8/14/2025 | Price change | $1,295+23.3% |
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| 8/6/2025 | Price change | $1,050-18.9% |
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| 7/29/2025 | Price change | $1,295+8.4% |
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| 7/22/2025 | Price change | $1,195-7.7% |
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| 4/17/2025 | Price change | $1,295-18.8% |
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| 2/4/2025 | Listed for rent | $1,595$1/sqft |
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| 1/21/2025 | Listing removed | $1,595$1/sqft |
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| 12/31/2024 | Listed for rent | $1,595$1/sqft |
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| 11/6/2024 | Listing removed | $1,595$1/sqft |
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| 10/25/2024 | Listed for rent | $1,595$1/sqft |
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| 7/26/2024 | Sold | $900,000+9.1%$332/sqft |
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| 6/26/2024 | Listed for sale | $825,000$305/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,276 +1.3% | $399,910 +21.4% |
| 2024 | $6,197 -1.8% | $329,410 |
| 2023 | $6,309 -11.1% | $329,410 +13.2% |
| 2022 | $7,099 -7.1% | $291,060 |
| 2021 | $7,640 -5.8% | $291,060 -1.4% |
| 2020 | $8,110 +8% | $295,310 |
| 2019 | $7,510 | $295,310 +13.9% |
| 2018 | $7,510 -5.9% | $259,380 |
| 2017 | $7,984 +2.4% | $259,380 +5.9% |
| 2016 | $7,800 -4.7% | $244,910 |
| 2015 | $8,186 -2% | $244,910 +2.4% |
| 2014 | $8,350 | $239,060 +4% |
| 2012 | -- | $229,900 |
| 2011 | -- | $229,900 +4.4% |
| 2009 | -- | $220,260 |
| 2008 | -- | $220,260 |
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Neighborhood: Melrose
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Ernest Horn Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 5/10Northwest Junior High SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.5 mi
- 8/10West Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.6 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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