Cute, cute, cute! Delightful home in Longfellow neighborhood, ready for you to move right in. This charming darling has been thoughtfully improved with numerous updates: BRAND NEW A/C, water heater and sump pump with battery back-up ('25); newer stainless appliances, kitchen faucet & garbage disposal; updated bathroom with new vanity, flooring, lighting fixture, mirror & floating shelves. Lovely exterior with private, fully fenced, park-like backyard including a large garden area, solid storage shed, and beautiful blooming perennials throughout spring and fall. Long, wide driveway with room for parking 5+ cars, plus a 1-car detached garage. You'll enjoy close proximity to two parks with walking trails, as well as grocery stores, pharmacies, and several bus routes. This location is very convenient to the U of I campus.
Sold for $200,000
$200,000
834 4th Ave, Iowa City, IA 52245
2beds
850sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1951
9,147.6 Square Feet Lot
$204,500 Zestimate®
$235/sqft
$1,450 Estimated rent
Home value
$204,500
$194,000 - $215,000
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Long wide drivewayLarge garden areaBeautiful blooming perennials
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Listed by:
Tammy Kramer 319-594-0385,
Blank & McCune Real Estate
Bought with:
Edge Realty Group
Source: Iowa City Area AOR,MLS#: 202505588
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range Or Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Basement, Laundry Room
Features
- Primary On Main Level, Other, Breakfast Area
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: Block,Full,Sump Pump,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 850
- Total interior livable area: 850 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 850
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Off Street
- Has garage: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio, Front Porch
- Exterior features: Garden
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 9,147 sqft
- Dimensions: 60 x 150
- Features: Less Than Half Acre, Back Yard
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 1014186009
- Zoning: Residential
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Frame, Other
Condition
- Year built: 1951
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Green energy
- Indoor air quality: Active Radon
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Close To School, Near Shopping, Near Public Transport, Street Lights
Location
- Region: Iowa City
- Subdivision: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional,Cash
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/17/2025 | Sold | $200,000-7%$235/sqft |
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| 10/3/2025 | Pending sale | $215,000$253/sqft |
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| 9/4/2025 | Listed for sale | $215,000+48.4%$253/sqft |
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| 7/12/2016 | Sold | $144,900$170/sqft |
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| 6/22/2016 | Pending sale | $144,900$170/sqft |
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| 6/2/2016 | Listed for sale | $144,900+6.5%$170/sqft |
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| 9/15/2008 | Sold | $136,000-2.8%$160/sqft |
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| 8/10/2008 | Price change | $139,900-2.5%$165/sqft |
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| 7/5/2008 | Listed for sale | $143,500+7.5%$169/sqft |
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| 7/10/2006 | Sold | $133,500$157/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,682 +1.3% | $209,510 +8.4% |
| 2024 | $3,636 +7.3% | $193,300 |
| 2023 | $3,389 +4.7% | $193,300 +23.6% |
| 2022 | $3,238 +1.3% | $156,370 |
| 2021 | $3,198 +1.8% | $156,370 +5.7% |
| 2020 | $3,140 +4.5% | $147,870 |
| 2019 | $3,006 | $147,870 +8.1% |
| 2018 | $3,006 +1.1% | $136,810 |
| 2017 | $2,974 +7.4% | $136,810 +1.8% |
| 2016 | $2,768 +6.2% | $134,400 +3.7% |
| 2015 | $2,606 +5.3% | $129,580 +5.2% |
| 2014 | $2,474 | $123,120 |
| 2012 | -- | $123,120 |
| 2011 | -- | $123,120 -0.8% |
| 2009 | -- | $124,070 |
| 2008 | -- | $124,070 +18.1% |
| 2005 | $1,788 +2.8% | $105,050 |
| 2004 | $1,740 +3.7% | $105,050 +9.8% |
| 2003 | $1,678 +4.1% | $95,680 |
| 2002 | $1,612 +36.8% | $95,680 +32.1% |
| 2001 | $1,178 | $72,450 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Creekside
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Longfellow Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 5/10Southeast Junior High SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 7/10Iowa City High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 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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