5245 Observatory Avenue Southwest























Description
- Listed by: Gwen Johnson 319.631.4936 gwen@gwenjohnson.com • Skogman Realty Co.
Location
Sold By Lepic-Kroeger, REALTORS
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Property Information for 5245 Observatory Avenue Southwest
- Taxes: $3,343 / year
- MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
- County: Johnson County
- Architectural Style: Side Split
- Subdivision Name: Hoard Acres
- Zoning: Residential
- Year Built: 1986
- Lot Size: 1.39 AC / 60,548 SF
- Directions: Highway 218 South to Hills exit, Turn right on Observatory Ave., house is .4 miles on the right.
- Latitude: 41.552216
- Longitude: -91.555299
- MLS Area Major: SWQuadrant
- Association Fee Frequency: Annually
- Association: Yes
- Parcel Number: 1521202001
- Tax Annual Amount: $3,343.00
- Tax Assessed Value: 335000
- Tax Year: 2013
- Elementary School: Hills
- High School: City
- Middle Or Junior School: Southeast
- Parking Features: Attached Carport
- Parking Total: 2.0
- Virtual Tour URL Branded: http://www.obeo.com/u.aspx?ID=950703
- Lot Size Acres: 1.39
- Lot Size Dimensions: Irregular
- Above Grade Finished Area: 1586.0
- Below Grade Finished Area: 634.0
- Building Area Total: 2220.0
- Building Area Units: Square Feet
- Living Area: 2220.0
- Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
- Property Type: Residential
- Year Built: 1986
- Other Structures: Outbuilding
- Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Frame
- Green Verification: No
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Utilities: Cable Available
- Water Source: Private
- Fencing: Fenced
- Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch, Screened
- Appliances: Water Softener Owned, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Basement: Finished, Full
- Has Basement: Yes
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Whole House Fan, Central Air
- Has Cooling: Yes
- Heating: Propane, Forced Air
- Has Heating: Yes
- Has Fireplace: Yes
- Total Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile
- Interior Features: Entrance Foyer, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Laundry Features: Laundry Room, In Basement
- Has Spa: Yes
Property History for 5245 Observatory Avenue Southwest
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 22, 2015 | Sold Iowa City Area AOR #20150170 | $335,000 | — |
| Apr 2, 2015 | Contract Signed Iowa City Area AOR #20150170 | — | |
| Jan 5, 2015 | Listed (Active) Iowa City Area AOR #20150170 | $349,900 | — |
| Dec 31, 2014 | Temporarily Off Market Iowa City Area AOR #20145612 | $349,900 | — |
| Nov 7, 2014 | Listed (Active) Iowa City Area AOR #20145612 | $349,900 | — |
| May 7, 2013 | Temporarily Off Market Iowa City Area AOR #20122861 | $309,900 | — |
| May 7, 2012 | Listed (Active) Iowa City Area AOR #20122861 | $309,900 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 06/22/2015 | Sold Iowa City Area AOR #20150170 | $335,000 |
| 04/02/2015 | Contract Signed Iowa City Area AOR #20150170 | — |
| 01/05/2015 | Listed (Active) Iowa City Area AOR #20150170 | $349,900 |
| 12/31/2014 | Temporarily Off Market Iowa City Area AOR #20145612 | $349,900 |
| 11/07/2014 | Listed (Active) Iowa City Area AOR #20145612 | $349,900 |
| 05/07/2013 | Temporarily Off Market Iowa City Area AOR #20122861 | $309,900 |
| 05/07/2012 | Listed (Active) Iowa City Area AOR #20122861 | $309,900 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Schools near 5245 Observatory Avenue Southwest
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | PK to 6 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Alexander Elementary PublicPK to 5 | ||
Northwest Junior High School Public6 to 8 | ||
West Senior High School Public9 to 12 | ||
Hills Elementary School PublicPK to 6 |
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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