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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

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    What's special

    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.

    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#: 202502957MLS Logo

    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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