Residential For Sale
1,062 Sqft - Van Buren St, Iowa City, Iowa 52240
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Description

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 (14’6×10’2) 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.

Property Description

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 (14’6×10’2) 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.

Basic Details
Property Type:
Residential
Listing Type:
For Sale
Listing ID:
202502957
Price:
$225,000
Beds:
2
Total Full Baths:
1
Baths:
1
Half Bathrooms:
0
Square Feet:
1,062 Sqft
Construction Year:
1890
Lot Size:
0.12 Acre
Country:
US
State:
IA
County:
Johnson
City:
Iowa City
Zipcode:
52240
Status Category:
New Listing
Subdivision:
BERRYHILLS ADDITION
Features
Heating:
Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling System:
Central Air
Parking:
Off Street, Detached Carport, Parking Pad
Basement:
Partial, Unfinished, Stone
Exterior:
Front Porch, Patio, Fenced Yard, Garden
Construction:
Frame, Vinyl, Composit, Stone, Steel, Wood
Interior:
Kit Dining Rm Comb, Breakfast Bar, Rear Stairs
Address Map
Street:
Van Buren St
Street Number:
903
Floor Number:
0
Longitude:
W92° 28' 15.5''
Latitude:
N41° 39' 3.4''
More Information
Office Name:
Edge Realty Group
Elementary School:
Twain
Jr./Middle School:
Southeast
High School:
City
Directions:
GPS. Corner of Van Buren and Benton/Page St.
Zoning:
residential
Lot Dimensions:
100 x 52
LA1Agent Logon Name:
i2378
LA1Agent First Name:
Laurie
LA1Agent Last Name:
Lehman
LO1Main Office ID:
EDGE
319.351.1111 - 250 Holiday Road, Coralville, IA 52241
Agent Information
Laurie Lehman
Edge Realty Group
Additional Details
Central Air
Partial, Unfinished, Stone
Front Porch, Patio, Fenced Yard, Garden
Frame, Vinyl, Composit, Stone, Steel, Wood
Kit Dining Rm Comb, Breakfast Bar, Rear Stairs
05/04/2025
GPS. Corner of Van Buren and Benton/Page St.
100 x 52