Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds2,021 sqft
500 Foster Road, Iowa City, IA 52245
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.75 acresLot Size
1853Year Built
$114/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

Investor and creative homebuyer alert! This historic cottage overlooks the river & is on a .75 acre lot.is Loaded with character & charm, it is ready for you to give it a makeover. Hardwood floors, 2 unique fireplaces, brick walls (papered now), etc. Includes 1152 sf garage plus a 480 sf garage. Rumored to be a part of the underground railroad, this home is a very special place with many interesting architectural features. Property is being sold as-is. Come check out the potential of your next project.Investor and creative homebuyer alert! This historic cottage overlooks the river & is on a .75 acre lot.is Loaded with character & charm, it is ready for you to give it a makeover. Hardwood floors, 2 unique fireplaces, brick walls (papered now), etc. Includes 1152 sf garage plus a 480 sf garage. Rumored to be a part of the underground railroad, this home is a very special place with many interesting architectural features. Property is being sold as-is. Come check out the potential of your next project.
  • Listed by: Julie Dancer 319.310.5522 juliedancer06@gmail.com • Lepic-Kroeger Corridor, REALTORS
Listing closed: 07/01/2015 12:00 AM • Source: Iowa City Area AOR, MLS#: 20144465

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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$235,000

Avg days on market

49

Sale-to-list ratio

94.3%

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Property Information for 500 Foster Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $3,338 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Subdivision Name: Oak Grove Condominiums
  • Zoning: residential
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1853
  • Lot Size: 0.75 AC / 32,670 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Dubuque Street to Foster Rd. Home is at the corner of Foster Rd and Oak Grove Condominiums.
  • Latitude: 41.680248
  • Longitude: -91.545449
  • MLS Area Major: Iowa City
Taxes and HOA
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: Yes
  • Parcel Number: 1004154001
  • Tax Annual Amount: $3,338.00
  • Tax Assessed Value: 230000
  • Tax Year: 2012
School Information
  • Elementary School: Mann
  • High School: City
  • Middle Or Junior School: Southeast
Parking
  • Parking Features: Detached Carport
  • Parking Total: 3.0
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Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Level, Back Yard
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.75
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 32, 670 sf irregular
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2021.0
  • Building Area Total: 2021.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Living Area: 2021.0
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1853
Building Features
  • Other Structures: Shed(s), Workshop
  • Construction Materials: Stone, Stucco, Frame
  • Foundation Details: Stone
Green Features
  • Green Verification: No
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Community Features: Street Lights
Interior Features
  • Basement: Partial
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Steam
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Total Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room, Masonry, Wood Burning
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room, In Basement
  • Has Spa: No

Property History for 500 Foster Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 1, 2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1117436282

$230,000
Jul 1, 2015

Sold

Iowa City Area AOR #20144465

$230,000
Jun 1, 2015

Contract Signed

Iowa City Area AOR #20144465

DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/01/2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1117436282

$230,000
07/01/2015

Sold

Iowa City Area AOR #20144465

$230,000
06/01/2015

Contract Signed

Iowa City Area AOR #20144465

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

Public Records for 500 Foster Road

Taxable ValueLand$93,750Additions$517,040Total$610,790
Tax Record2024$10,240 ($853 / month)
Home Facts
Beds1Total Finished SqFt1,986 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,986 SqFtStories1Lot Size32,670 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built1853CountyJOHNSONAPN1004154001Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 500 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

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 500 Foster Road, Iowa City, IA 52245
$230,000
3
2,021
32,670
$270,000
4
2,346
$215,000
3
2,071
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19,602
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