Beautiful 2-Story Home in Lindemann Subdivision! Spacious and inviting, this well-maintained 2-story home is located in Iowa City’s desirable Lindemann Subdivision—close to parks, schools, shopping, and the bus stop. Step inside to a stunning 2-story foyer with an open staircase and 9-foot ceilings on the main level. The open-concept floor plan features gorgeous red birch hardwood flooring, brushed nickel fixtures and hardware, a formal dining room, and a tile fireplace with a mantle in the living room. The kitchen is both stylish and functional, offering maple cabinetry, a breakfast bar, built-in desk, pantry, and all appliances included. Enjoy morning coffee in the large dinette area or step out to the newly stained screened porch and deck overlooking the fenced backyard. Upstairs, you’ll find 3 generous bedrooms, including a spacious 14x18 primary suite with a designer ceiling, 7x11 walk-in closet, and a luxurious bath with jetted tub and separate shower. The walkout lower level features a large family room, that opens to a 12x18 patio & 4th bedroom. Additional highlights include a main-level laundry room with newer Samsung front-load washer and dryer, a 2-car garage with built-in storage and service door, quality Gerkin vinyl casement windows, and a Lennox HVAC system. Recent updates include a new roof in 2020
Single-familyProperty Type
2009Year Built
6,600 sq ftLot Size
$153Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Rob Mccain• Urban Acres Real Estate Corridor
Northeast Iowa City, located between Downtown Iowa City and the Coralville Strip, is a residential and campus-adjacent Iowa City neighborhood with leafy streets and river-trail edges. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Market Street–Dubuque Street corridor, where coffee counters, indie eateries, and small storefronts set a steady, walkable rhythm. The Englert Theatre and Prairie Lights anchor nearby nights out, while FilmScene adds a cinephile pulse. Housing leans toward classic Midwestern houses and compact apartment buildings, with pockets of newer infill. City Park and the Iowa River frame daily routines with open lawns and water views. Sidewalks and bike routes stitch the area to the University of Iowa and the Ped Mall.
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Market insights
4121 Ruth St · $430,000
DAYS ON MARKET
164 days
The average home goes pending in 20 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
99.3%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$430,000
Median sale price in this area is $380,240. (12% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
2 price drops
12% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Garage, On Street, Garage Door Opener
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Fireplace Insert, Forced Air
Interior Features
Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Eat-in Kitchen, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Directions: East on Court St off Scott Blvd to Kenneth Dr to Ruth St.
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 4.0
Finished Sq. Ft.: 1,890
Unfinished Sq. Ft.: —
Total Sq. Ft.: 1,890
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,621 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2009
Year Renovated: —
County: Johnson County
APN: 0907384004
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: CedarRapidsAreaAssociationOfRealtors
Sale and tax history for 4121 Ruth St
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
CRAAR, CDRMLS #2508804
Apr 3, 2026
Pending
—
Mar 31, 2026
Price Changed
$430,000
$153/sq ft
Feb 26, 2026
Price Changed
$440,000
$157/sq ft
Oct 21, 2025
Listed
$450,000
$160/sq ft
ICAARMLS #202506574
Apr 30, 2026
Sold
$420,000
$150/sq ft
Mar 31, 2026
Price Changed
$430,000
$153/sq ft
Feb 26, 2026
Price Changed
$440,000
$157/sq ft
Oct 21, 2025
Listed
$450,000
$160/sq ft
+43
Beautiful 2-Story Home in Lindemann Subdivision! Spacious and inviting, this well-maintained 2-story home is located in Iowa City’s desirable Lindemann Subdivision—close to parks, schools, shopping, and the bus stop. Step inside to a stunning 2-story foyer with an open staircase and 9-foot ceilings on the main level. The open-concept floor plan features gorgeous red birch hardwood flooring, brushed nickel fixtures and hardware, a formal dining room, and a tile fireplace with a mantle in the living room. The kitchen is both stylish and functional, offering maple cabinetry, a breakfast bar, built-in desk, pantry, and all appliances included. Enjoy morning coffee in the large dinette area or step out to the newly stained screened porch and deck overlooking the fenced backyard. Upstairs, you’ll find 3 generous bedrooms, including a spacious 14x18 primary suite with a designer ceiling, 7x11 walk-in closet, and a luxurious bath with jetted tub and separate shower. The walkout lower level features a large family room, that opens to a 12x18 patio & 4th bedroom. Additional highlights include a main-level laundry room with newer Samsung front-load washer and dryer, a 2-car garage with built-in storage and service door, quality Gerkin vinyl casement windows, and a Lennox HVAC system. Recent updates include a new roof in 2020
ICAARMLS #202404454
Sep 27, 2024
Sold
$408,500
$146/sq ft
Aug 26, 2024
Contingent
—
Aug 2, 2024
Listed
$418,500
$149/sq ft
+42
Wonderful 1 owner 2 Story home located in Iowa City’s Lindemann Subdivision close to parks, schools, shopping, and the bus stop! This spacious home has an inviting open concept and features a 2 story entry foyer with open staircase; 9 ft. main level ceilings; brushed nickel fixtures and hardware; tile fireplace with mantle; gracious formal dining room; gorgeous red birch flooring through much on the main level; incredibly functional kitchen with maple cabinetry, breakfast bar, built-in desk, all appliances, pantry and large dinette; powder room; newly stained screened porch and deck; 4 generous sized bedrooms including a 14x18 primary suite with designer ceiling, 7x11 walk-in closet and a jetted tub with separate shower; expansive walkout lower level family room; 12x18 patio; 1st floor laundry room that comes with the newer front load Samsung washer/dryer; 2 car garage with built-in storage and a handy service door; quality Gerkin vinyl casement windows; tremendous fenced yard; Lennox HVAC system; and some recent updates/improvements including a new roof in August of 2020, refinished wood flooring, range/oven, hood vent and washer/dryer, and some paint and carpet!! Quick possession possible!!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,516 (+1.3%)
$55,980 + $373,390
$429,370
2024
$7,418 (+3.8%)
$55,980 + $373,390
$429,370
2023
$7,148 (+4.7%)
$48,350 + $356,480
$404,830
2022
$6,828
$48,350 + $356,480
$404,830
2021
$6,826 (+1.9%)
$48,350 + $290,320
$338,670
2020
$6,696 (+0.3%)
$45,810 + $278,450
$324,260
2019
$6,674 (+1.1%)
$45,810 + $278,450
$324,260
2018
$6,600 (+14.3%)
$45,810 + $266,470
$312,280
2014
$5,774 (+2.8%)
$33,080 + $251,360
$284,440
2013
$5,618
$33,080 + $251,360
$284,440
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
4
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,621 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,890
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,890
Year built
2009
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Johnson County
APN
0907384004
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.
RS8
OPD
Medium Density Single-Family Residential Zone
The purpose of the medium density single-family residential zone RS-8 is primarily to provide for the development of small lot single-family dwellings. 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. Special attention should be given to site design to ensure the development of quality neighborhoods. Nonresidential uses and structures permitted in this zone should be planned and designed to be compatible with the character, scale, and pattern of the residential development.
Zone overlays
Planned Development Overlay Zone
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 104° 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
Iowa City, IA • 52245
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Sun exposure
76/ 100
Good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 4121 Ruth St
$420,446
$9,554 under list price of $430K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $368K to $550K.