Welcome home to 281 Washington St in Riverside- functional, bright, spacious layout with lots of amenities. This raised ranch is a corner lot with a deck in the front, and a patio, storage shed, and fenced-in yard in the back. The attached one car garage is oversized. Walk in into the living room with vaulted ceilings and big windows facing west for great sunset views. The living room leads into the large dining room that also has vaulted ceilings and large windows facing east for sunrise views! The kitchen and dining room are open concept and also has a breakfast bar. The kitchen has a great amount of counter top space and cabinets, ideal for someone who likes to spend time in the kitchen or hosting. There is also a walk-in closet for pantry or extra closet space. Main floor wraps around in a circle so the living room connects back to the kitchen and down the hallway in-between them is the three nicely sized bedrooms and full bathroom that has been updated. Off the other end of the kitchen is a door to the backyard and patio or stairs to the basement. The basement has a living room space, another bedroom, a laundry area, a storage/hvac room, and a half bathroom, as well as access to the garage. The bedroom in the basement has a walk in closet. This home is unique as it has a gas furnace AND hot water heat.
For sale
$225,000
281 Washington St N, Riverside, IA 52327
4beds
1,840sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1977
0.31 Acres Lot
$225,000 Zestimate®
$122/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Three nicely sized bedroomsCorner lotFenced-in yardStorage shedDeck in the frontBreakfast bar
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: January 24, 2026 at 07:30pm
Listed by:
Tabby Barnes 319-551-0746,
Skogman Realty Co.
Source: Iowa City Area AOR,MLS#: 202600618
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas, Steam
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range Or Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Basement, Laundry Room
Features
- Vaulted Ceiling(s), Family Room On Main Level, Primary On Main Level, Breakfast Bar
- Basement: Full,Walk-Out Access,Finished
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,840
- Total interior livable area: 1,840 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,192
- Finished area below ground: 648
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
- Has attached garage: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 0.31 Acres
- Dimensions: 130 x 103
- Features: Less Than Half Acre
Details
- Parcel number: 0418229001
- Zoning: Residential
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Aluminum Siding, Frame
Condition
- Year built: 1977
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Other
- Subdivision: 03 11 OP LOT 1 2 & W 3 FT
Location
- Region: Riverside
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $122/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $173,700
- Annual tax amount: $2,749
- Date on market: 1/21/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
$225,000
$214,000 - $236,000
$1,607/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/24/2026 | Pending sale | $225,000$122/sqft |
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| 1/21/2026 | Listed for sale | $225,000+75.8%$122/sqft |
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| 11/14/2007 | Sold | $128,000+65.2%$70/sqft |
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| 2/15/2005 | Sold | $77,500$42/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,522 -0.1% | $173,700 |
| 2023 | $2,524 +2.4% | $173,700 +16.5% |
| 2022 | $2,466 +0.8% | $149,100 |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$1,204/mo
Principal & interest
$872
Property taxes
$253
Home insurance
$79
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 52327
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Riverside Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 4/10Highland Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 5.6 mi
- 5/10Highland High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 5.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Highland
- Middle: Highland
- High: Highland
Source: Iowa City Area AOR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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