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Sold for $220,000
    • $220,000

    903 S Van Buren St, Iowa City, IA 52240

    2beds
    1,062sqft
    Single Family Residence, Residential
    Built in 1890
    5,227 Square Feet Lot
    $223,500 Zestimate®
    $207/sqft
    $1,404 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $223,500

    $212,000 - $237,000

    $1,404/mo

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    What's special

    Detached garageTree lined streetOriginal hardwood floorsXl bathroomGable ceilingsTall windowsTile floors
    You'll love this wonderful historic house on the hill balanced with character and modern updates. Step into the eat-in kitchen including beautiful quartz countertops with a breakfast bar, great for both cooking and dining. The large living room just off the kitchen has fresh paint, original hardwood floors and lots of light through tall windows and second door leading to the front porch. Two charming bedrooms reside upstairs with gable ceilings, hardwood floors, some painted, a large landing space and storage closet. The XL bathroom on main (14'6x10'2) includes a newer tub shower and tile floors and washer and dryer. This property is perfect for someone who loves the outdoors: take in the tree lined street from the front porch, enjoy a fire pit on the back brick patio, tend to your garden on the S side of the 1 car detached garage or step across the street to Oak Grove Park. Walking distance to UI campus, downtown and Big Grove. Just a few blocks away from two bus routes. Easy access to nearby bike trails. Recent updates include: kitchen flooring, countertops, light fixture, sink & faucet, grey floor paint April 2025. Fridge & stove 2023. Water heater 2022. Washer, bathroom sink & garage door 2020. The city redid sidewalks and roads in 2025. Active radon mitigation system 2024. Newer windows and storm doors.

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Laurie Lehman 319-331-7901,

    Edge Realty Group

    Bought with:

    Lepic-Kroeger, REALTORS

    Source: Iowa City Area AOR,MLS#: 202502957MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Natural Gas, Forced Air
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Range Or Oven, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
    • Laundry: Laundry Room, Main Level
    Features
    • Rear Stairs, Breakfast Bar
    • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl
    • Basement: Stone,Partial,Unfinished
    • Has fireplace: No
    • Fireplace features: None
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,062
    • Total interior livable area: 1,062 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 1,062
    • Finished area below ground: 0

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 1
    • Parking features: Off Street, Parking Pad
    • Has garage: Yes
    • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
    Features
    • Levels: Two
    • Stories: 2
    • Patio & porch: Patio, Front Porch
    • Exterior features: Garden
    • Fencing: Fenced
    Lot
    • Size: 5,227 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 100 x 52
    • Features: Less Than Half Acre, Corner Lot
    Details
    • Parcel number: 1015157001
    • Zoning: residential
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
    Materials
    • Frame, Steel, Stone, Vinyl, Wood, Composit
    Condition
    • Year built: 1890

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public
    Green energy
    • Indoor air quality: Active Radon

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Near Shopping
    • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
    • Subdivision: BERRYHILLS ADDITION
    Location
    • Region: Iowa City

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $207/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $183,080
    • Annual tax amount: $3,118
    • Date on market: 5/4/2025
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    6/9/2025Sold$220,000-2.2%$207/sqft
    Source: Iowa City Area AOR #202502957 Report a problem
    5/4/2025Listed for sale$225,000+34.7%$212/sqft
    Source: Iowa City Area AOR #202502957 Report a problem
    8/12/2023Listing removed--
    Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
    8/10/2023Listed for rent$1,600$2/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
    5/19/2023Listing removed--
    Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
    5/4/2023Listed for rent$1,600$2/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
    7/6/2020Sold$167,000-1.7%$157/sqft
    Source: Iowa City Area AOR #202002764 Report a problem
    6/24/2020Pending sale$169,900$160/sqft
    Source: Urban Acres Real Estate #202002764 Report a problem
    4/22/2020Listed for sale$169,900+26.8%$160/sqft
    Source: Urban Acres Real Estate #202002764 Report a problem
    7/15/2014Sold$134,000-4.2%$126/sqft
    Source: Iowa City Area AOR #20142397 Report a problem
    5/3/2014Price change$139,900-1.8%$132/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Real Estate Professionals #20142397 Report a problem
    4/23/2014Listed for sale$142,500+65.7%$134/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Real Estate Professionals #20142397 Report a problem
    6/13/2007Sold$86,000$81/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$3,156 +1.2%$183,080 +10.5%
    2024$3,117 +4.1%$165,710
    2023$2,996 +4.7%$165,710 +19.9%
    2022$2,862 +11.8%$138,220
    2021$2,560 +2%$138,220 +8.8%
    2020$2,510 +10.9%$127,030
    2019$2,264 $127,030 +13.9%
    2018$2,264 +1.3%$111,540
    2017$2,236 +3.2%$111,540 +4.2%
    2016$2,166 +2.2%$107,090
    2015$2,120 +8.9%$107,090 +8.5%
    2014$1,946 $98,690 +4.7%
    2012-- $94,220
    2011-- $94,220 +4.2%
    2009-- $90,390
    2008-- $90,390 +24.2%
    2005$1,194 +2.9%$72,770
    2004$1,160 +4.7%$72,770 +10.3%
    2003$1,108 +4.3%$65,960
    2002$1,062 +2.1%$65,960 +1.6%
    2001$1,040 $64,950
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 52240

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    • Elementary: Twain
    • 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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