4870 American Legion Road

Sold 7/7/23
Sold 7/7/23
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$340,000
3 beds2,288 sqft
4870 American Legion Road, Iowa City, IA 52240
Single FamilyProperty Type
1 acresLot Size
1994Year Built
$149/sq ftPrice per sq ft
4 carsParking Spaces

Description

Acreage alert ! Check out this affordable 3 bedroom, 3 bath home with great country views! Almost 2,300 Finished Sq Ft of living space inside and a brand new 320 Sq Ft Three seasons room addition that is ready for you to enjoy the morning sunrises with your hot cup of coffee. There are new wooden steps and patio off the 3 seasons room which leads to a huge 40' x 60' Quonset hut (~2,400 Sq Ft) with a 7,000 pound floor hoist included! This building is perfect for a workshop, small business or to store...Acreage alert ! Check out this affordable 3 bedroom, 3 bath home with great country views! Almost 2,300 Finished Sq Ft of living space inside and a brand new 320 Sq Ft Three seasons room addition that is ready for you to enjoy the morning sunrises with your hot cup of coffee. There are new wooden steps and patio off the 3 seasons room which leads to a huge 40' x 60' Quonset hut (~2,400 Sq Ft) with a 7,000 pound floor hoist included! This building is perfect for a workshop, small business or to store all your toys. Plenty of land to put up more buildings. Just off a hard surface road on an acre of land just outside of the city limits (think LOW taxes!) with lots of recent improvements including new additional driveway parking area, new cement steps, sidewalk and stoop to front door, rebuilt the driveway retaining wall, new LVP flooring, new kitchen countertops, microwave, sink/faucet and a new garage door opener. The primary bath has a new vanity, sink, faucet, toilet, and wire shelving has been added to the walk in closet. There are all new electrical fixtures, ceiling fans, switches, outlets and fresh paint throughout the entire house. Check out the huge family room and bonus room in the updated basement. The well water was tested and the septic tank pumped and inspected in Fall 2022. Appraised for $375,000. 1 year AHS Home Wa
  • Listed by: David Moore 319.631.1283 davemoore@ruhlhomes.com • Ruhl&Ruhl, Realtors
Listing closed: 07/07/2023 12:00 AM • Source: Iowa City Area AOR, MLS#: 202302522

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Avg days on market

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Property Information for 4870 American Legion Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $2,880 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • County: Johnson County
  • Subdivision Name: Milder Meadows Lot 2
  • Zoning: Residential
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1994
  • Lot Size: 1.00 AC / 43,560 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From Iowa City, East on American Legion Rd SE past Taft Ave, turn onto Shared lane and proceed to 2nd home in back.
  • Latitude: 41.644506
  • Longitude: -91.456104
  • MLS Area Major: Iowa City
Taxes and HOA
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Fee Includes: Water
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 0917378001
  • Tax Annual Amount: $2,880.00
  • Tax Year: 2021
School Information
  • Elementary School: Hoover
  • High School: City
  • Middle Or Junior School: Southeast
Parking
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Parking Pad, Guest, Attached
  • Parking Total: 4.0
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Level, Open Lot, Back Yard
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.0
  • Lot Size Area: 1.0
  • Lot Size Dimensions: Irregular
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1288.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 1000.0
  • Building Area Total: 2288.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Living Area: 2288.0
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1994
Building Features
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding, Workshop
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Frame
Green Features
  • Green Verification: No
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Water Source: Shared Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Garden
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio, Screened
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Water Softener Owned, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Concrete, Finished, Full, Daylight
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Wood
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room, In Kitchen
  • Has Spa: No
  • Window Features: Storm Window(s)

Property History for 4870 American Legion Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 7, 2023

Sold

Iowa City Area AOR #202302522

$340,000—
May 25, 2023

Contract Signed

Iowa City Area AOR #202302522

—
May 9, 2023

Listed (Active)

Iowa City Area AOR #202302522

$395,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/07/2023

Sold

Iowa City Area AOR #202302522

$340,000
05/25/2023

Contract Signed

Iowa City Area AOR #202302522

—
05/09/2023

Listed (Active)

Iowa City Area AOR #202302522

$395,000

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Schools near 4870 American Legion Road

This home is within Iowa City Community School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Herbert Hoover Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Southeast Junior High School
Public - 6 to 8
Iowa City High School
Public - 9 to 12
Elizabeth Tate Alt. High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Herbert Hoover Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Southeast Junior High School
Public6 to 8

Iowa City High School
Public9 to 12

Elizabeth Tate Alt. High School
Public9 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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This home: 4870 American Legion Road, Iowa City, IA 52240
$340,000
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2,288
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$517,000
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