This charming North East Side home is a must see! This private retreat is nested perfectly on an almost one acre wooded lot right in town. Property backs up to Hickory Hill Park & parallels the high end of Ralston Creek along its East Side. Tucked perfectly into the hill you feel like you are in a quiet forest. Home has large screened porch overlooking the beautiful, completely private back yard which is a sanctuary to bird, deer & creatures lovers one & all. 1530 Rochester Avenue is a true relaxation zone!
Single-familyProperty Type
1953Year Built
31,250 acresLot Size
$235Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Cindy Clark• Urban Acres Real Estate
Bought with Paul Park• Coldwell Banker Real Estate Professionals
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.72 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
924
Year built
1953
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Johnson County
APN
1011276011
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 13, 2026.
RS5
Low Density Single-Family Residential Zone
The low density single-family residential zone RS-5 is primarily intended to provide housing opportunities for individual households. The regulations are intended to create, maintain, and promote livable neighborhoods. The regulations allow for some flexibility of dwelling types to provide housing opportunities for a variety of household types. This zone also allows for some nonresidential uses that contribute to the livability of residential neighborhoods, such as parks, schools, religious institutions, and daycare facilities. Related nonresidential uses and structures should be planned and designed to be compatible with the character, scale, and pattern of the residential development.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces Total: 1
Parking Features: Carport
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air
Interior Features
Interior Features: Master Downstairs
Appliances: Refrigerator
Flooring: Tile
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room, Wood Burning
Room Information
Laundry Features: Laundry Closet, In Basement
Has Basement
Basement Details: Sump Pump, Finished
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch, Patio, Screened
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 1504.0
Above Grade Finished Area: 924
Below Grade Finished Area: 580
Builder Name: Unknown
Construction Materials: Frame, Stone
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: SingleFamilyResidence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Back Yard, Sloped
Lot Size : 31250.0
Lot Size Dimensions: 125 x 250
Lot Size Area: 31,250
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 31,250
Zoning: Residential
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,061.53
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Utilities: Cable Available
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Schools Information
Elementary School: Mann
Middle Or Junior School: Southeast
High School: City
Location Information
Directions: 1st Avenue West on Rochester. House on the North side of street.
Subdivision Name: Unknown
Community Information
Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 924
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.72 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1953
Year Renovated: —
County: Johnson County
APN: 1011276011
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 13, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Horace Mann Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
4/10
Southeast Junior High School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi
4/10
Iowa City High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
9/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10 hours in
June and 4 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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4 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$336,000 – $407,000
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