Positioned at the "T" intersection of Prairie Du Chien Road and E Foster Road, this 2.4-acre parcel offers a rare chance to invest in one of Iowa City’s most desirable locations. Currently zoned for a single-family home, the land presents outstanding potential for future subdivision or re-zoning to suit your goals. Enjoy close proximity to the University of Iowa campus, Iowa Healthcare, downtown Iowa City, Interstate-80, grocery store, restaurants and Shimek Elementary. Whether you're looking to build, develop, or hold for long-term value—opportunity awaits in this well-connected area—established, yet full of future potential!
Shimek, located between Highway 6 and the Iowa River, is a residential and park-adjacent Iowa City neighborhood with wooded trails and a low-rise, campus-edge feel. The neighborhood’s energy concentrates around the Dubuque Street and Park Road corridor, where trailheads, local eateries, and everyday errands cluster in a compact strip. Housing leans toward mid-century ranches, split-levels, and smaller apartment buildings set along curving streets and mature trees. Hickory Hill Park frames the area with shaded paths and prairie edges. The Iowa River Corridor Trail adds a steady rhythm of walkers and cyclists. Nearby, The Mill and Big Grove Brewery act as familiar gathering spots for music, food, and conversation.
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Cleared and partially wooded vegetation
Gentle rolling topography
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2.4-acre parcel
Rolling slope areas and level sections
Wooded and cleared areas
Lot dimensions approximately 384 x 246 x 436 x 268 feet
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Residential (R5) zoning
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Directions: From I-80 Exit 244, head south on Dubuque Street. Turn left (east) onto E Foster Road. Continue to the T-intersection with Prairie Du Chien Road—the property is located ahead on the east side of Prairie Du Chien Road.
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Last updated by owner on Apr 22, 2025.
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
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk 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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Iowa City, IA • 52245
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Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Iowa City. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 1806 Prairie Du Chien Rd
$334,773
$35K under list price of $370K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $339K to $458K.