Sold
Last Sold Price
$380,000
2 beds2,167 sqft

1639 Ridge Road, Iowa City, IA 52245

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.8 acresLot Size
1958Year Built
$175/sq ftPrice per sq ft
4 carsParking Spaces

Description

This cool, updated midcentury modern ranch home feels like you're in the country but you're only a few minutes drive from downtown Iowa City. Situated on .8 acres, it has a sprawling living room/dining room lined with multiple large windows and features a lovely stone fireplace, oak floors, built-in shelves and desk, plus a charming flagstone planter that could also be made into a window seat. In late Autumn and Winter, enjoy sweeping 180-degree views of the Iowa River, City Park, Hancher Auditorium...This cool, updated midcentury modern ranch home feels like you're in the country but you're only a few minutes drive from downtown Iowa City. Situated on .8 acres, it has a sprawling living room/dining room lined with multiple large windows and features a lovely stone fireplace, oak floors, built-in shelves and desk, plus a charming flagstone planter that could also be made into a window seat. In late Autumn and Winter, enjoy sweeping 180-degree views of the Iowa River, City Park, Hancher Auditorium and much of downtown from the living and dining rooms. The gorgeously renovated kitchen (2024) has a separate cooktop, double wall oven, large pantry, and plenty of counter & cabinet space. The generous primary bedroom has 2 double closets, built-in drawers, and a stunning renovated bath with beautiful walk-in shower, stylish fixtures & tile flooring. The main floor also includes a 2nd bedroom with 3 double closets, a beautifully updated hall bath with walk-in shower, and a large 4-seasons porch with an extra high ceiling & incredible views of the outdoors. Don't miss seeing the especially deep hall closets or the closet turned into a convenient office. The LL includes a huge family/rec room with fireplace that could be converted into a 3rd bedroom. There's also a LL laundry room, full bath, storage/closets, & large garage.
  • Listed by: Mark Kamps 319.321.1235 mark@markkamps.com • Edge Realty Group
Listing closed: 10/17/2025 12:00 AM • Source: Iowa City Area AOR, MLS#: 202505005
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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$399,000

Avg days on market

29

Sale-to-list ratio

97.7%

Iowa City, IA

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Location

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Sold By Lepic-Kroeger, REALTORS

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Property Information for 1639 Ridge Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $6,377 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Subdivision Name: Balls Division
  • Zoning: Res

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1958
  • Lot Size: 0.80 AC / 34,848 SF

Summary

Location and General Information
  • Directions: N Dubuque St to Ridge Rd
  • Latitude: 41.680152
  • Longitude: -91.532285
  • MLS Area Major: Iowa City
Taxes and HOA
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 1003279014
  • Tax Annual Amount: $6,376.86
  • Tax Year: 2023
School Information
  • Elementary School: Shimek
  • High School: City
  • Middle Or Junior School: Southeast
Parking
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Parking Total: 4.0

Property

Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Sloped, Wooded
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.8
  • Lot Size Area: 0.8
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 65 x 295 x 50 x 320
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1567.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 600.0
  • Building Area Total: 2167.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Living Area: 2167.0
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1958
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Frame
Green Features
  • Green Verification: No
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Community Features: Park, Street Lights
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Screened
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Oven, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Cooktop
  • Basement: Walk-Out Access, Finished
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Electric, Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Total Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Living Room
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile
  • Interior Features: Bookcases, High Ceilings, Pantry, Master Downstairs, Smart Thermostat
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Laundry Room
  • Has Spa: No

Property History for 1639 Ridge Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 31, 2025

Temporarily Off Market

Iowa City Area AOR #202504115

$445,000
—
Oct 17, 2025

Sold

Iowa City Area AOR #202505005

$380,000
—
Sep 26, 2025

Contract Signed

Iowa City Area AOR #202505005

—
—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/31/2025

Temporarily Off Market

Iowa City Area AOR #202504115

$445,000
10/17/2025

Sold

Iowa City Area AOR #202505005

$380,000
09/26/2025

Contract Signed

Iowa City Area AOR #202505005

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For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1639 Ridge Road

Taxable Value

Land

$137,900

Additions

$239,080
Total$376,980

Tax Record

2025

$6,266 ($522 / month)

Home Facts

Beds

2

Baths

1

Total Finished SqFt

1,567 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

1,567 SqFt

Stories

1

Lot Size

35,196 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Year Built

1958

Year Renovated

1958

County

JOHNSON

APN

1003279014

Schools near 1639 Ridge 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
Bohumil Shimek 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: 1639 Ridge Road, Iowa City, IA 52245
$380,000
2
2,167
34,848
$266,000
3
1
2,231
24,132
$412,000
5
1
2,435
29,882
–
4
1
1,726
13,460
$250,000
3
1
1,491
24,219
–
4
1
1,894
17,119

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