Sold
Last Sold Price
5 beds2,526 sqft
5019 American Legion Road, Iowa City, IA 52240
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.53 acresLot Size
1979Year Built
$121/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Beautiful home on hard surface road, park like setting just minutes from the conveniences of town. Spectacular views of the rolling hills of the countryside. Renovated from top to bottom, new flooring, paint & baths. The updated kitchen boasts plenty of cabinets & counter space. Enjoy the breeze on the 3 season screen porch or fire up the grill on the huge cement patio. This 5 bedroom/ 3 bath home has spacious rooms & plenty of storage. The oversized 2 car garage and 12 x 16 shed can store all your...Beautiful home on hard surface road, park like setting just minutes from the conveniences of town. Spectacular views of the rolling hills of the countryside. Renovated from top to bottom, new flooring, paint & baths. The updated kitchen boasts plenty of cabinets & counter space. Enjoy the breeze on the 3 season screen porch or fire up the grill on the huge cement patio. This 5 bedroom/ 3 bath home has spacious rooms & plenty of storage. The oversized 2 car garage and 12 x 16 shed can store all your toys!
  • Listed by: David Moore 319.631.1283 davemoore@ruhlhomes.com • Ruhl&Ruhl, Realtors
Listing closed: 04/15/2020 12:00 AM • Source: Iowa City Area AOR, MLS#: 202000533

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$415,000

Avg days on market

58

Sale-to-list ratio

98.7%

Iowa City, IA

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Location

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Property Information for 5019 American Legion Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $3,760 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Side Split
  • Subdivision Name: South High Point
  • Zoning: R
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1979
  • Lot Size: 0.53 AC / 23,086 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: East on American Legion Road about 2 miles from city limits, house on the right (south) side of the road
  • Latitude: 41.638775
  • Longitude: -91.442718
  • MLS Area Major: Iowa City
Taxes and HOA
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Fee Includes: Water
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 0921228006
  • Tax Annual Amount: $3,760.00
  • Tax Year: 2018
School Information
  • Elementary School: Hoover
  • High School: City
  • Middle Or Junior School: Southeast
Parking
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Parking Total: 2.0
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Level, Back Yard
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.53
  • Lot Size Area: 0.53
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 120 x 201
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1364.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 1162.0
  • Building Area Total: 2526.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Living Area: 2526.0
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1979
Building Features
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Stone
Green Features
  • Green Verification: No
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Water Source: Shared Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio, Screened
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Water Softener Owned, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Concrete, Sump Pump, Finished, Walk-Out Access
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Dual
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Electric, Baseboard
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Total Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Wood Burning
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Interior Features: Wet Bar, Breakfast Bar, Pantry
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room, In Basement
  • Has Spa: No

Property History for 5019 American Legion Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 15, 2020

Sold

Iowa City Area AOR #202000533

$306,900
Feb 13, 2020

Contract Signed

Iowa City Area AOR #202000533

Jan 13, 2020

Listed (Active)

Iowa City Area AOR #202000533

$313,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/15/2020

Sold

Iowa City Area AOR #202000533

$306,900
02/13/2020

Contract Signed

Iowa City Area AOR #202000533

01/13/2020

Listed (Active)

Iowa City Area AOR #202000533

$313,900

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Schools near 5019 American Legion 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 - 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 5019 American Legion Road, Iowa City, IA 52240
$306,900
5
2,526
23,086
$320,000
3
3,397
20,037
$263,000
2
1,536
25,700
$860,000
5
4,186
43,560
$305,000
3
2,360
20,037
$535,000
6
3,542
69,696

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