Step inside this beautiful two-story home to find an inviting open layout with vaulted ceilings, cozy gas fireplace, & bright living spaces that flow effortlessly throughout. The kitchen features matching stainless steel appliances, a spacious pantry, & a convenient breakfast area perfect for your morning coffee or hosting friends. Upstairs, you’ll find a relaxing primary suite with a private bath & generous closet space. The walkout lower level gives you room to expand, providing even more room to spread out or entertain. Outside, unwind on the pergola-covered patio, ideal for weekend gatherings. The firepit enclosed by wooded yard space creates a peaceful, private retreat where you can enjoy Iowa’s changing seasons in comfort. Additional highlights include a 3-car attached garage, hot tub, & a great location in walking distance of HyVee grocery, Hickory Hill Park, & Calder Park!
Sold for $405,000
$405,000
856 N 1st Ave, Iowa City, IA 52245
3beds
1,765sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 2018
0.43 Acres Lot
$405,200 Zestimate®
$229/sqft
$2,650 Estimated rent
Home value
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$385,000 - $425,000
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Convenient breakfast areaPeaceful private retreatGenerous closet spaceVaulted ceilingsBright living spacesPergola-covered patioWalkout lower level
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jill Armstrong 319-631-5455,
Skogman Realty Co.
Bought with:
Urban Acres Real Estate
Source: Iowa City Area AOR,MLS#: 202506538
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room Dining Room Combo, Primary Bath
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range Or Oven, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Lower Level, Laundry Room
Features
- High Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Breakfast Area, Pantry
- Flooring: Carpet, LVP
- Basement: Full,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,765
- Total interior livable area: 1,765 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,725
- Finished area below ground: 40
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
- Has attached garage: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Heated
Lot
- Size: 0.43 Acres
- Dimensions: 60 x 312
- Features: Less Than Half Acre, Sloped, Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 1001361003
- Zoning: Residential
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Vinyl, Frame
Condition
- Year built: 2018
Details
- Builder name: ALLEN HOMES
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Close To School, Near Shopping, Sidewalks
- Subdivision: EVAN HEIGHTS
Location
- Region: Iowa City
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $229/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $375,570
- Annual tax amount: $7,133
- Date on market: 10/17/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,Other
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/22/2026 | Sold | $405,000-2.4%$229/sqft |
Source:  Iowa City Area AOR #202506538 Report a problem | ||
| 3/16/2026 | Pending sale | $415,000$235/sqft |
Source: Iowa City Area AOR #202506538 Report a problem | ||
| 11/13/2025 | Price change | $415,000-2.4%$235/sqft |
Source:  CRAAR, CDRMLS #2508726 Report a problem | ||
| 10/17/2025 | Listed for sale | $425,000+36.2%$241/sqft |
Source: CRAAR, CDRMLS #2508726 Report a problem | ||
| 5/10/2019 | Sold | $312,000-2.5%$177/sqft |
Source: Iowa City Area AOR #20186862 Report a problem | ||
| 4/27/2019 | Pending sale | $319,900$181/sqft |
Source: Urban Acres Real Estate #20186862 Report a problem | ||
| 1/2/2019 | Price change | $319,900-1.5%$181/sqft |
Source: Urban Acres Real Estate #20186862 Report a problem | ||
| 5/15/2018 | Listed for sale | $324,900$184/sqft |
Source: Urban Acres Real Estate #20182443 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,938 -1.5% | $375,570 +0.3% |
| 2024 | $7,045 +3.4% | $374,480 |
| 2023 | $6,812 +4.7% | $374,480 +19.2% |
| 2022 | $6,509 +1% | $314,280 |
| 2021 | $6,446 +2.3% | $314,280 +2.5% |
| 2020 | $6,304 +2571.2% | $306,700 +0.3% |
| 2019 | $236 | $305,790 +2744.6% |
| 2018 | $236 +0.9% | $10,750 |
| 2017 | $234 -0.8% | $10,750 |
| 2016 | $236 +1.7% | $10,750 |
| 2015 | $232 | $10,750 |
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Neighborhood: Bluffwood
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GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Helen Lemme Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1 mi
- 4/10Southeast Junior High SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.9 mi
- 6/10Iowa City High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Lemme
- 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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