Sold
Last Sold Price
5 beds2,716 sqft
1587 Foster Road, Iowa City, IA 52245
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.09 acresLot Size
2006Year Built
$184/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$960/yrHOA Fees
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Comfort and convenience in the peninsula neighborhood. On a corner lot in the diverse and popular Peninsula Neighborhood, 1587 Foster Road presents a two-story vintage-designed colonial home with 5 bedrooms and 3.5 baths on 3 finished levels. The front of the home faces the woods, and its large front porch is perfect for relaxation and neighborhood interactions. The private, fenced back yard between the garage and the house offers gracious outdoor dining and entertainment space as well as a garden/lawn...Comfort and convenience in the peninsula neighborhood. On a corner lot in the diverse and popular Peninsula Neighborhood, 1587 Foster Road presents a two-story vintage-designed colonial home with 5 bedrooms and 3.5 baths on 3 finished levels. The front of the home faces the woods, and its large front porch is perfect for relaxation and neighborhood interactions. The private, fenced back yard between the garage and the house offers gracious outdoor dining and entertainment space as well as a garden/lawn spot. Solidly built in 2006 and EXTENSIVELY REMODELED IN 2017, this home is filled with natural light reflecting on hardwood floors in the open main living area. Highlights: gas fireplace with elegant surround, designer light fixtures, tiled baths, 15x15-sq-ft. primary bedroom whose bath has soaking tub and tiled shower, quartz countertops in kitchen and baths, strategically placed darkening shades and plantation shutters, lower-level wet-bar gathering spot with French-door refrigerator and counter-high table and four stools, patio with natural-gas-supplied firepit, outdoor grill, picnic table under pergola, and strings of overhead party lights. There is adjacent on-street parking. A great location with easy access to outdoor activities, dog park, Peninsula and downtown amenities, and Interstate-80. If you like a neighborly, dive
  • Listed by: Alan Swanson 319.321.3129 alan-swanson@mchsi.com • Blank & McCune Real Estate
Listing closed: 04/01/2022 12:00 AM • Source: Iowa City Area AOR, MLS#: 202200923

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Median sold price

$493,100

Avg days on market

40

Sale-to-list ratio

97.9%

Iowa City, IA

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Location

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Sold By Skogman Realty Co.

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Property Information for 1587 Foster Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $9,337 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Two Stories
  • Subdivision Name: Peninsula Neighborhood
  • Zoning: OSA-5
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 2006
  • Lot Size: 0.09 AC / 3,920 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: NORTH ON DUBUQUE, LEFT ON FOSTER ROAD PAST ELKS CLUB TO PENINSULA NEIGHBORHOOD.
  • Latitude: 41.675695
  • Longitude: -91.558431
  • MLS Area Major: Iowa City
Taxes and HOA
  • Association Fee: $960.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: Yes
  • Association Fee Monthly: $80.00
  • Parcel Number: 1004342005
  • Tax Annual Amount: $9,337.32
  • Tax Year: 2020
School Information
  • Elementary School: Lincoln
  • High School: City
  • Middle Or Junior School: Southeast
Parking
  • Parking Total: 2.0
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Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.09
  • Lot Size Area: 0.09
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 38 x 102 x 38 x 102
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2016.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 700.0
  • Building Area Total: 2716.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Living Area: 2716.0
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 2006
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Total Stories: 2
Green Features
  • Green Verification: No
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Community Features: Park, Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Garden
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch, Patio
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
  • Basement: Concrete, Full
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Electric, Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Total Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Gas
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Interior Features: High Ceilings, Wet Bar, Breakfast Bar, Pantry
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Upper Level
  • Has Spa: No
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows

Property History for 1587 Foster Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 1, 2022

Sold

Iowa City Area AOR #202200923

$500,000
Mar 31, 2022

Contract Signed

Iowa City Area AOR #202200923

Feb 21, 2022

Listed (Active)

Iowa City Area AOR #202200923

$499,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/01/2022

Sold

Iowa City Area AOR #202200923

$500,000
03/31/2022

Contract Signed

Iowa City Area AOR #202200923

02/21/2022

Listed (Active)

Iowa City Area AOR #202200923

$499,000

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Schools near 1587 Foster Road

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
Lincoln 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

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 1587 Foster Road, Iowa City, IA 52245
$500,000
5
2,716
3,920
$502,500
4
2,515
3,468
$260,000
2
1,330
$209,900
2
1,330
$475,000
4
2,688
3,232
$689,000
5
3,270

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