Property Attributes
- MLS#202601465
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Active
- CountyJOHNSON
- CityIowa City
- AreaIowaCity
- NeighborhoodBalls Addition
- Zip52245
- StyleTwo Story
- Year Built1929
- Taxes$ 10667
- Price$ 575,000
- Bedrooms5
- Full Bathrooms3
- Half Bathrooms0
- Sqr Footage4303
- Lot Size1.73 Acres
Data Source:
Iowa City Area Association Of REALTORS® (ICAAR)
Property Description
ENCHANTING VINTAGE HOME, STEEPED IN HISTORY. Nestled on a hillside, this distinctive 1929 stone home with green glazed tile roof and seven gables offers panoramic vistas of City Park and the Dubuque St area. The charming exterior with hand cut field stone of varying sizes and colors and notable arched front door welcomes you to a prize Iowa City home. The vestibule leads to the spacious main living room with original floor to ceiling stone fireplace as the centerpiece and wood beams above. Arched French doors access the library trimmed with Iowa black walnut and featuring its own fireplace. Additional French doors enter the window-lined solarium with authentic tile flooring. Original features are highlighted in the main bathroom with period tile and fixtures, light fixtures throughout including authentic sconces and 1920s glass doorknobs. The eat-in kitchen has practical workspace and the multi-colored tiled floor emulates the solarium flooring. Rare opportunity to acquire an historical home surrounded by 1.73 acres. Quote from Joe Coulter, “Environment and preserving culture, it just all goes together.” Estate Sale "As Is". Historic Preservation home. https://www.icgov.org/government/departments-and-divisions/neighborhood-and-development-services/development-services/historic-preservation/historic-preservation-resources
| Elementary School | Middle School | High School |
|---|---|---|
| Shimek Elementary School | Southeast Middle School | City High School |
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 3/2/2026 | Listed $645,000 |
| 5/20/2026 | 8$599,000 |
| 9/22/2026 | 5$575,000 |
General Features
| Heating | Electric,ForcedAir,NaturalGas |
|---|---|
| Cooling | CeilingFans,CentralAir |
| Utilities | CitySewer,CityWater |
| Possession | Negotiable |
| Appliances | Dishwasher,Dryer,Microwave,RangeOrOven,Refrigerator,Washer |
| Zoning | Residential |
| Association Fee Includes | None |
| Architectural Style | TwoStories |
| Construction Materials | Stone,Frame,Masonry |
| Year Built | 1929 |
| Rooms | {u'RoomLevel': u'Main',u'RoomType': u'Kitchen',u'RoomLength': u'14',u'RoomWidth': u'11'},{u'RoomLevel': u'Main',u'RoomType': u'DiningRoom',u'RoomLength': u'15',u'RoomWidth': u'13'},{u'RoomLevel': u'M |
| Area | IowaCity |
| Property Subtype | SingleFamilyResidence |
| Tax Year | 2024 |
| Community Features | CloseToSchool,CloseToShopping,StreetLights |
| County | Johnson |
| New Construction | No |
| Property Type | Residential |
| HOA | No |
| Subdivision Name | Balls Addition |
| Green Indoor Air Quality | ActiveRadon |
| Full Baths | 3 |
| Status | Active |
| Directions | Driveway off Dubuque St (East side),home is South of Foster Rd |
| High School | City |
| City | IowaCity |
| Elementary School | Shimek |
| Tax Annual Amount | 10667.23 |
| Middle/Junior High School | Southeast |
| Builder Name | Smith and Burger |
| Standard Status | Active |
Interior Features
| Interior Amenities | Bookcases,HighCeilings,DiningRoomSeparate,FamilyRoom,LibraryOrOffice,LivingRoomSeparate,RecreationRoom,BreakfastArea |
|---|---|
| Basement | Block,Daylight,Full,Finished,Unfinished |
| Flooring | Carpet,Wood,Tile |
| Total Fireplaces | 2 |
| Fireplace Features | Masonry,WoodBurning,LivingRoom,Other |
| Above Grade Finished Area | 2903.0 |
| Laundry Features | InBasement,LaundryRoom |
| Total Bedrooms | 5 |
| Below Grade Finished Area | 1400.0 |
| Total Baths | 3 |
Exterior Features
| Exterior Amenities | Garden,Patio,Workshop |
|---|---|
| Parking Features | DetachedGarage,Guest |
| Lot Features | OneToTwoAcres,BackYard,Wooded |
| Lot Dimensions | 1.73 |
| Lot Size Acres | 1.73 |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
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All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. All properties are subject to prior sale, change or withdrawal. Neither listing broker(s) or information provider(s) shall be responsible for any typographical errors, misinformation, misprints and shall be held totally harmless. Listing(s) information is provided for consumer's personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. The data relating
All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. All properties are subject to prior sale, change or withdrawal. Neither listing broker(s) or information provider(s) shall be responsible for any typographical errors, misinformation, misprints and shall be held totally harmless. Listing(s) information is provided for consumer's personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. The data relating
All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. All properties are subject to prior sale, change or withdrawal. Neither listing broker(s) or information provider(s) shall be responsible for any typographical errors, misinformation, misprints and shall be held totally harmless. Listing(s) information is provided for consumer's personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. The data relating