Residential For Sale
1,271 Sqft - 3rd Avenue, Iowa City, Iowa 52245
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Description

This sweet 1940s home has vintage charm with tasteful modern updates throughout. Backing to green space of Chadek Green Park, enjoy unmatched privacy — no neighbors behind, just tranquil park views. The main level includes an inviting living room, dining room perfect for entertaining, a cozy sunroom filled with natural light, a main-floor bedroom, convenient mudroom, and fully renovated kitchen & bathroom. The updated kitchen features slate stainless steel appliances, new countertops, and white-painted maple cabinets with soft-close hinges. A stylish tile backsplash adds the perfect finishing touch. The bathroom has been completely remodeled with a clean, modern look and features beautiful subway-tiled shower. Just off the kitchen, the mudroom is a great drop zone and leads to both the backyard and the basement with washer and dryer hookups. Upstairs, is a charming bedroom, a second non-conforming bedroom or study — and a cleverly converted attic area that now serves as a generous walk-in closet. With its combination of historic character, thoughtful updates, and an unbeatable location, this home is truly one of a kind. There are 2 convenient driveway options; A front driveway & also alley access to back where gravel driveway can be maintained, or improved to cement – with plenty of room for a garage addition. New roof 2025.

Property Description

This sweet 1940s home has vintage charm with tasteful modern updates throughout. Backing to green space of Chadek Green Park, enjoy unmatched privacy — no neighbors behind, just tranquil park views. The main level includes an inviting living room, dining room perfect for entertaining, a cozy sunroom filled with natural light, a main-floor bedroom, convenient mudroom, and fully renovated kitchen & bathroom. The updated kitchen features slate stainless steel appliances, new countertops, and white-painted maple cabinets with soft-close hinges. A stylish tile backsplash adds the perfect finishing touch. The bathroom has been completely remodeled with a clean, modern look and features beautiful subway-tiled shower. Just off the kitchen, the mudroom is a great drop zone and leads to both the backyard and the basement with washer and dryer hookups. Upstairs, is a charming bedroom, a second non-conforming bedroom or study — and a cleverly converted attic area that now serves as a generous walk-in closet. With its combination of historic character, thoughtful updates, and an unbeatable location, this home is truly one of a kind. There are 2 convenient driveway options; A front driveway & also alley access to back where gravel driveway can be maintained, or improved to cement – with plenty of room for a garage addition. New roof 2025.

Basic Details
Property Type:
Residential
Listing Type:
For Sale
Listing ID:
202503771
Price:
$259,900
Beds:
3
Total Baths:
1
Baths:
1
Half Bathrooms:
0
Square Feet:
1,271 Sqft
Construction Year:
1940
Lot Size:
0.21 Acre
Country:
US
State:
IA
County:
Johnson
City:
Iowa City
Zipcode:
52245
Status Category:
Contingent
Subdivision:
East Iowa City
Features
Heating:
Electric, Natural Gas, Forced Air
Parking:
Off Street, Parking Pad
Basement:
Partial, Unfinished, Block
Exterior:
Garden
Construction:
Frame, Steel
Interior:
Other, Living Room Separate, Solarium
Address Map
Street Number:
509
Street:
3rd Avenue
Floor Number:
0
Longitude:
W92° 29' 41.6''
Latitude:
N41° 39' 17.7''
More Information
Office Name:
Urban Acres Real Estate
Elementary School:
Longfellow
Jr./Middle School:
Southeast
High School:
City
Directions:
From Court Street turn south onto 3rd Ave.
Zoning:
Residential
Lot Dimensions:
51 x 150 x 70 x 150
LA1Agent Logon Name:
i1908
LA1Agent First Name:
Tundi
LA1Agent Last Name:
Brady
LO1Main Office ID:
IUAR
319.351.1111 - 250 Holiday Road, Coralville, IA 52241
Agent Information
Additional Details
Partial, Unfinished, Block
Garden
Frame, Steel
Other, Living Room Separate, Solarium
06/06/2025
From Court Street turn south onto 3rd Ave.
51 x 150 x 70 x 150