Welcome to 911 S Van Buren Street, a charming 1940s bungalow nestled in Iowa City's desirable Eastside. This 3 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home offers 1732 square feet of cozy, character-filled living space. Inside, you'll find a classic layout featuring a warm and inviting living room with a wood-burning fireplace and a functional eat-in kitchen. The converted garage provides versatility, currently used as a guest suite or family room, while the upper half story creates the perfect tucked-away bonus space for a home office, reading nook, or playroom. Step outside to enjoy a spacious backyard with a large deck, perfect for entertaining, gardening, or simply relaxing. This home is a flexible and inviting space that’s ready for its next chapter.
Sold for $228,500
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$228,500
911 S Van Buren St, Iowa City, IA 52240
3beds
1,732sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1941
7,405 Square Feet Lot
$233,200 Zestimate®
$132/sqft
$2,138 Estimated rent
Home value
$233,200
$222,000 - $245,000
$2,138/mo
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Listed by:
Jerome Edwards 319-594-2525,
Pinnacle Realty
Bought with:
CENTURY 21 Signature Real Estate
Source: Iowa City Area AOR,MLS#: 202600034
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Family Room, Living Room
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Wall/Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Range Or Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Den
- Flooring: Carpet, Wood, Vinyl
- Basement: Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,732
- Total interior livable area: 1,732 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,732
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Guest
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 7,405 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 80 x 96
- Features: Less Than Half Acre
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 1015157005
- Zoning: residential
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Frame, Steel
Condition
- Year built: 1941
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Near Shopping, Near Public Transport, Sidewalks, Street Lights
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Berryhills addition
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Iowa City
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $132/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $241,520
- Annual tax amount: $4,134
- Date on market: 12/31/2025
- Listing terms: Conventional,Cash
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/31/2025 | Sold | $228,500-8.6%$132/sqft |
Source:  Iowa City Area AOR #202600034 Report a problem | ||
| 12/3/2025 | Pending sale | $250,000$144/sqft |
Source:  CRAAR, CDRMLS #2504398 Report a problem | ||
| 8/28/2025 | Price change | $250,000-2%$144/sqft |
Source: Iowa City Area AOR #202503955 Report a problem | ||
| 7/8/2025 | Price change | $255,000-3.8%$147/sqft |
Source: CRAAR, CDRMLS #2504398 Report a problem | ||
| 6/13/2025 | Listed for sale | $265,000+43.2%$153/sqft |
Source: CRAAR, CDRMLS #2504398 Report a problem | ||
| 2/12/2020 | Sold | $185,000-2.6%$107/sqft |
Source: Iowa City Area AOR #202000602 Report a problem | ||
| 2/9/2020 | Listed for sale | $190,000$110/sqft |
Source: Blank & McCune, The Real Estate Company #202000602 Report a problem | ||
| 2/9/2020 | Pending sale | $190,000$110/sqft |
Source: Blank & McCune, The Real Estate Company #202000602 Report a problem | ||
| 1/16/2020 | Listed for sale | $190,000$110/sqft |
Source: Blank & McCune, The Real Estate Company #202000602 Report a problem | ||
| 12/2/2019 | Pending sale | $190,000$110/sqft |
Source: Skogman Realty #1905826 Report a problem | ||
| 8/7/2019 | Listed for sale | $190,000+15.2%$110/sqft |
Source: Skogman Realty Co. #20194929 Report a problem | ||
| 6/15/2015 | Sold | $164,900+19.5%$95/sqft |
Source:  Iowa City Area AOR #20152444 Report a problem | ||
| 7/21/2008 | Sold | $138,000$80/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,186 +1.2% | $241,520 +9.9% |
| 2024 | $4,134 +2.3% | $219,780 |
| 2023 | $4,043 +4.7% | $219,780 +17.8% |
| 2022 | $3,863 +0.4% | $186,510 |
| 2021 | $3,846 +10% | $186,510 +4.8% |
| 2020 | $3,496 +10.8% | $177,900 +2.5% |
| 2019 | $3,156 | $173,510 +14% |
| 2018 | $3,156 +1.2% | $152,160 |
| 2017 | $3,118 +0.3% | $152,160 +1.4% |
| 2016 | $3,110 +2.1% | $150,040 |
| 2015 | $3,046 -6.3% | $150,040 -0.2% |
| 2014 | $3,252 | $150,360 +8.9% |
| 2012 | -- | $138,060 |
| 2011 | -- | $138,060 +0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $137,770 |
| 2008 | -- | $137,770 +24.2% |
| 2005 | $2,042 +2.6% | $110,970 |
| 2004 | $1,990 +3.2% | $110,970 +10.2% |
| 2003 | $1,928 +3.7% | $100,690 |
| 2002 | $1,860 +7.5% | $100,690 +7.4% |
| 2001 | $1,730 | $93,730 |
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Neighborhood: 52240
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Mark Twain Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.9 mi
- 4/10Southeast Junior High SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.6 mi
- 6/10Iowa City High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- 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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