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515 3rd Ave, IowaCity, IA 52245

East Iowa City · Johnson County

Key Facts

6Beds
3Baths
1,854Sq Ft
1920Year Built
0.27Lot (acres)
2Stories

Description

Welcome to this spacious 2-story home in the heart of Iowa City! Featuring 6 bedrooms, this home offers flexible space for a growing family, guests, or home offices. Enjoy a main-floor bedroom or office, covered front porch, alley-access garage, additional parking pad, and a walk-up basement entrance to the backyard. A 1300 sq.ft., Garage-shop bldg. Separated into 2 spaces. garage with new overhead door, heated, with new Electrical Panel/Breakers, and lofted level for more storage. Perfect for any artists, hobbyist that needs some the elbow room.2nd space for your toys, bikes, boat, mowers. A dedicated RV/boat parking pads provide an excellent, functional setup. Prime Iowa City location! 2 Blocks to City High. Located just 1 block from the Ralston Creek path. Everything's just Duc the dozens, at the creek /2nd ave. bridge. In pic`s..Ducks.and a 10-minute walk to Hy Vee shopping. Quick, easy access, to downtown and UI campus. Step outside to **Chadek Green Park** and the **Iowa City Community Garden**, offering beautiful green space, walking paths, playgrounds, and gardens just beyond your backyard. Conveniently located near City High School, the University of Iowa, downtown Iowa City, shopping, restaurants, and public transit. A rare opportunity to own a spacious home in a prime Iowa City location with room to grow!

Property Information

Property Type

Residential

Sub-Type

Single Family Residence

Style

TwoStories

Year Built

1920

Stories

2

Living Area

1,854 sq ft

Lot Size

0.27 acres

Lot Dimensions

80x150

Parking Spaces

4

Zoning

Residential

MLS® Listing#

202604062

Property Features

Interior:
Other
Appliances:
Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
Cooling:
Central Air
Heating:
Forced Air, Natural Gas
Flooring:
Carpet, Wood, Vinyl
Fireplace:
None
Basement:
Block, Full, Sump Pump, Finished, Unfinished
Parking:
Guest, Off Street, On Street, Parking Pad
Laundry:
In Basement
Patio:
Porch
Construction:
Aluminum Siding, Frame
Foundation:
Block
Community:
Park, Sidewalks
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Water Source:
Public

Schools

Elementary:
Longfellow
Middle:
Southeast
High:
City

HOA & Tax

HOA:
None
Annual Tax:
$4,508 (2025)
Parcel #:
1014111003

Directions

Court Street east to 3rd Ave. Turn right 1.5 blcks.

Affordability Calculator

$71,000

Estimated monthly payment

$1,889/mo

Principal $284,000 · Est. interest $396,205 over 30 yrs

Neighborhood Market Statistics

How this home compares to active listings in IowaCity, IA

$361,345
Median Listing Price
70
Median Days on Market
1,797
Median Sq Ft
$195
Median Price / Sq Ft
266
Active Listings
  • This home’s price is 2% below the area median.
  • Its price per sq ft is 2% below the area median.

Market statistics compiled from active EXIT Realty® and MLS listings in IowaCity, IA.

Location

  • 515 3rd Ave, IowaCity, IA 52245

Walk Score

Walk
Transit
Bike

Somewhat Walkable

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Nearby Schools

  • Herbert Hoover Elementary School

    Elementary · 0.2 mi away

  • Iowa City High School

    Secondary · 0.3 mi away

  • Longfellow Elementary School

    Elementary · 0.7 mi away

  • Champions at Lucas Elementary

    Elementary · 0.7 mi away

  • Lucas Elementary School

    Elementary · 0.7 mi away

  • Southeast Junior High School

    Secondary · 0.7 mi away

  • Tate High School

    Secondary · 0.7 mi away

  • Pci Academy Iowa City

    School · 0.8 mi away

  • Regina Junior Senior High School

    Secondary · 0.9 mi away

  • Regina Elementary School

    Elementary · 0.9 mi away

  • Mark Twain Elementary School

    Elementary · 0.9 mi away

  • Helen Lemme Elementary School

    Elementary · 1.1 mi away

  • Enchanted Neighborhood

    School · 1.2 mi away

  • Grant Wood Elementary School

    Elementary · 1.4 mi away

  • Mann Elementary School

    Elementary · 1.4 mi away

  • Iowa City Community School District

    School · 1.7 mi away

  • University of Iowa Department of Cinematic Arts

    School · 1.8 mi away

  • Alexander Elementary

    Elementary · 1.9 mi away

  • Hoover Elementary - Iowa City

    Elementary · 2.1 mi away

  • Champions at Hoover Elementary

    Elementary · 2.1 mi away

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Listing Courtesy: Iowa Realty - 3196656000

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