Sold
Last Sold Price
2 beds1,084 sqft
1523 Rochester Avenue, Iowa City, IA 52245
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.18 acresLot Size
1950Year Built
$153/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Charming bungalow just east of downtown. Hardwood floors, newer windows and roof. Non conforming bedroom in LL with roommate potential. Two-car garage adjacent to large fenced yard with patio and deck. Natural gas line run to out grill. Fenced yard suitable for a large dog. Backyard has open view mini park to the south. Rain barrel next to garden and Hickory Hill Park is just to the north. Campus and downtown are a hop and skip.Charming bungalow just east of downtown. Hardwood floors, newer windows and roof. Non conforming bedroom in LL with roommate potential. Two-car garage adjacent to large fenced yard with patio and deck. Natural gas line run to out grill. Fenced yard suitable for a large dog. Backyard has open view mini park to the south. Rain barrel next to garden and Hickory Hill Park is just to the north. Campus and downtown are a hop and skip.
  • Listed by: Whit Lovelace 319.330.3553 WhitLovelace@urbanacres.com • Lepic-Kroeger, REALTORS
Listing closed: 09/29/2014 12:00 AM • Source: Iowa City Area AOR, MLS#: 20144110

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Median sold price

$182,000

Avg days on market

16

Sale-to-list ratio

97.0%

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Property Information for 1523 Rochester Avenue

Property Details
  • Taxes: $2,666 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Subdivision Name: MEMLERS SUBDIVISION
  • Zoning: rs-5
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Lot Size: 0.18 AC / 7,800 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Rochester east of 7th
  • Latitude: 41.663713
  • Longitude: -91.514316
  • MLS Area Major: Iowa City
Taxes and HOA
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: Yes
  • Parcel Number: 1011305003
  • Tax Annual Amount: $2,666.00
  • Tax Year: 2013
School Information
  • Elementary School: Mann
  • High School: City
  • Middle Or Junior School: Southeast
Parking
  • Parking Total: 2.0
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 60 x 130
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 884.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 200.0
  • Building Area Total: 1084.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Living Area: 1084.0
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1950
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Frame
  • Foundation Details: Block
Green Features
  • Green Verification: No
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Community Features: Park, Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Exterior Features: Garden
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Microwave, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
  • Basement: Block, Sump Pump, Full
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Wood
  • Interior Features: Master Downstairs
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room, In Basement
  • Has Spa: No

Property History for 1523 Rochester Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 29, 2014

Sold

Iowa City Area AOR #20144110

$166,000
Sep 1, 2014

Contract Signed

Iowa City Area AOR #20144110

Jul 29, 2014

Listed (Active)

Iowa City Area AOR #20144110

$169,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/29/2014

Sold

Iowa City Area AOR #20144110

$166,000
09/01/2014

Contract Signed

Iowa City Area AOR #20144110

07/29/2014

Listed (Active)

Iowa City Area AOR #20144110

$169,000

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Schools near 1523 Rochester Avenue

This home is within Iowa City Community School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Horace Mann Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Southeast Junior High School
Public6 to 8

Iowa City High School
Public9 to 12

ICCSD PK-12 Online Learning Program
PublicK to 12

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 1523 Rochester Avenue, Iowa City, IA 52245
$166,000
2
1,084
7,800
$60,000
3
1,404
10,890
$214,900
2
1,504
1,361,250,000
$375,000
5
2,339
12,196
$311,000
4
2,008
7,800
$300,000
3
1,730
11,761

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