You'll love this wonderful historic house on the hill balanced with character and modern updates. Step into the eat-in kitchen including beautiful quartz countertops with a breakfast bar, great for both cooking and dining. The large living room just off the kitchen has fresh paint, original hardwood floors and lots of light through tall windows and second door leading to the front porch. Two charming bedrooms reside upstairs with gable ceilings, hardwood floors, some painted, a large landing space and storage closet. The XL bathroom on main (14'6x10'2) includes a newer tub shower and tile floors and washer and dryer. This property is perfect for someone who loves the outdoors: take in the tree lined street from the front porch, enjoy a fire pit on the back brick patio, tend to your garden on the S side of the 1 car detached garage or step across the street to Oak Grove Park. Walking distance to UI campus, downtown and Big Grove. Just a few blocks away from two bus routes. Easy access to nearby bike trails. Recent updates include: kitchen flooring, countertops, light fixture, sink & faucet, grey floor paint April 2025. Fridge & stove 2023. Water heater 2022. Washer, bathroom sink & garage door 2020. The city redid sidewalks and roads in 2025. Active radon mitigation system 2024. Newer windows and storm doors.
Sold for $220,000 on 06/09/25
$220,000
903 S Van Buren St, Iowa City, IA 52240
2beds
1,062sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1890
5,227.2 Square Feet Lot
$221,300 Zestimate®
$207/sqft
$1,247 Estimated rent
Owner options
What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: June 09, 2025 at 03:08pm
Listed by:
Laurie Lehman 319-331-7901,
Edge Realty Group
Bought with:
Lepic-Kroeger, REALTORS
Source: Iowa City Area AOR,MLS#: 202502957
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range Or Oven, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Main Level
Features
- Rear Stairs, Breakfast Bar
- Flooring: Tile, Wood, Vinyl
- Basement: Stone,Partial,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,062
- Total interior livable area: 1,062 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,062
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached Carport, Parking Pad, Off Street
- Has carport: Yes
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio, Front Porch
- Exterior features: Garden
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 5,227 sqft
- Dimensions: 100 x 52
- Features: Less Than Half Acre, Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 1015157001
- Zoning: residential
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Frame, Steel, Stone, Vinyl, Wood, Composit
Condition
- Year built: 1890
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Green energy
- Indoor air quality: Active Radon
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Smoke Detector(s), Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
Community
- Community features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Near Shopping
Location
- Region: Iowa City
- Subdivision: BERRYHILLS ADDITION
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
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