OFF MARKET

Off Market Jul 2015 for $230K

$502,047

•

2,021

sq ft

500 Foster Rd, Iowa City, IA 52245

About this home

Investor and creative homebuyer alert! This historic cottage overlooks the river & is on a . 75 acre lot. is Loaded with character & charm, it is ready for you to give it a makeover. Hardwood floors, 2 unique fireplaces, brick walls (papered now), etc. Includes 1152 sf garage plus a 480 sf garage. Rumored to be a part of the underground railroad, this home is a very special place with many interesting architectural features. Property is being sold as-is. Come check out the potential of your next project.

Single-familyProperty Type

1853Year Built

0.75 acresLot Size

$248Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Julie Dancer • Lepic-Kroeger, REALTORS

Bought with Tim Conroy • Blank & McCune Real Estate

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•Source:ICAARMLS #20144465

Redfin Estimate

$502,047

$272K since sold in July 2015$12K since July

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This home's estimate is 48.4% higher than the average sale price ($338K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD MAY 29, 2026
$300,000
A
2 beds2 baths1,853 sq ft
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SOLD AUG 10, 2026
$360,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,460 sq ft
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SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$343,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,590 sq ft
843 Quarry Rd #318, Coralville, IA 52241
SOLD JUL 22, 2026
$335,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,450 sq ft
1145 Foster Rd, Iowa City, IA 52245
SOLD JUN 11, 2026
$340,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,590 sq ft
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SOLD DEC 5, 2025
$352,000
F
3 beds2 baths2,435 sq ft
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Market trends in 52245, IA

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

99.6%

+0.0% MoM

Median sale price

$331K

$4K MoM

Avg. days on market

20d

7 days MoM

Recently sold homes

114

22 MoM

New listings for sale

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$248,000
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NEW 27 HRS AGO
$335,000
4 beds3 baths1,948 sq ft
125 Potomac Dr, Iowa City, IA 52245
OPEN SUN, 1:30PM TO 3PM
$458,000
4 beds3 baths2,251 sq ft
19 Eversull Ln, Iowa City, IA 52245
3D WALKTHROUGH
$525,000
4 beds2.5 baths2,532 sq ft
308 Ronalds St, Iowa City, IA 52245
$275,000
3 beds2 baths1,092 sq ft
701 Caroline Ave, Iowa City, IA 52245
3D WALKTHROUGH
$605,000
4 beds3 baths2,673 sq ft
856 Sugar Loaf Cir, Iowa City, IA 52245
$240,000
— beds2 baths1,768 sq ft
323 N Lucas St, Iowa City, IA 52245
$1,100,000
6 beds3.5 baths4,203 sq ft
337 Windmill Dr, Iowa City, IA 52245
OPEN SUN, 11AM TO 1PM
$339,000
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$175,000
2 beds2 baths1,150 sq ft
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Sale history for 500 Foster Rd

Date

Event

Price

CRAAR, CDRMLS #1405953

Jul 1, 2015

Sold

$230,000

$114/sq ft

Aug 19, 2014

Listed

$254,900

$126/sq ft

+20

Investor alert! This historic cottage overlooks the river & is loaded with character & charm, ready for you to either give it a makeover or build a duplex on this . 75 acre lot. Hardwood floors, 2 unique fireplaces, brick walls (papered now), etc. Includes 1152 sf garage plus a 480 sf garage. Rumored to be a part of the underground railroad, this home is a very special place with many interesting architectural features. Property is being sold as-is. Come check out the potential of your next project.

ICAARMLS #20144465

Jul 1, 2015

Sold

$230,000

$114/sq ft

Aug 19, 2014

Listed

$230,000

$114/sq ft

ICAARMLS #20142146

Apr 5, 2014

Listed

$262,000

$130/sq ft

ICAARMLS #20140373

Jan 14, 2014

Listed

$295,000

$146/sq ft

ICAARMLS #20133064

Jun 4, 2013

Listed

$341,500

$169/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$10,240 (+1.3%)

$93,750 + $506,250

$600,000

2024

$10,112 (+7.3%)

$93,750 + $506,250

$600,000

2023

$9,426 (+4.7%)

$75,000 + $462,550

$537,550

2022

$9,006 (−3.6%)

$75,000 + $462,550

$537,550

2021

$9,338 (+1.9%)

$75,000 + $359,870

$434,870

2020

$9,168 (+0.9%)

$75,000 + $367,690

$442,690

2019

$9,090 (+125.8%)

$75,000 + $367,690

$442,690

2018

$4,026 (+13.3%)

$75,000 + $349,490

$424,490

2017

$3,554 (−3.8%)

$75,000 + $110,200

$185,200

2016

$3,694 (−5.4%)

$75,000 + $110,200

$185,200

2015

$3,906 (+11.9%)

$52,500 + $109,180

$161,680

2014

$3,490 (+2.7%)

$52,500 + $128,110

$180,610

2013

$3,398

$52,500 + $113,990

$166,490

Tax history for 500 Foster Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$10,240 (+1.3%)

$93,750 + $506,250

$600,000

2024

$10,112 (+7.3%)

$93,750 + $506,250

$600,000

2023

$9,426 (+4.7%)

$75,000 + $462,550

$537,550

2022

$9,006 (−3.6%)

$75,000 + $462,550

$537,550

2021

$9,338 (+1.9%)

$75,000 + $359,870

$434,870

2020

$9,168 (+0.9%)

$75,000 + $367,690

$442,690

2019

$9,090 (+125.8%)

$75,000 + $367,690

$442,690

2018

$4,026 (+13.3%)

$75,000 + $349,490

$424,490

2017

$3,554 (−3.8%)

$75,000 + $110,200

$185,200

2016

$3,694 (−5.4%)

$75,000 + $110,200

$185,200

2015

$3,906 (+11.9%)

$52,500 + $109,180

$161,680

2014

$3,490 (+2.7%)

$52,500 + $128,110

$180,610

2013

$3,398

$52,500 + $113,990

$166,490

*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
Permits

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

—

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,986

Year built

1853

Style

Condo/Co-op

County

Johnson County

APN

1004154001

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

Property details

Parking

Parking/Garage Information
Parking Features: Detached Carport

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1

Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Steam

Interior Features
Appliances: None
Flooring: Wood
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room, Masonry, Wood Burning

Room Information
Laundry Features: Laundry Room, In Basement
Has Basement
Basement Details: Partial

Exterior

Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 2,021
Construction Materials: Stone, Stucco, Frame

Property Features
Other Structures: Shed(s), Workshop

Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Level, Back Yard
Lot Size Dimensions: 32,670 sf irregular
Lot Size Acres: 0.75
Zoning Description: residential

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,338

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Location

HOA Information
Has Homeowners Association
Association Fee Frequency: Annually

Schools Information
Elementary School: Mann
Middle Or Junior School: Southeast
High School: City

Location Information
Directions: Dubuque Street to Foster Rd. Home is at the corner of Foster Rd and Oak Grove Condominiums.
Subdivision Name: Oak Grove Condominiums

Community Information
Community Features: Street Lights

Public facts

Beds: 1
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,986
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: —
Style: Condo/Co-op
Year Built: 1853
Year Renovated: —
County: Johnson County
APN: 1004154001

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Lincoln Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.0mi

8/10

Southeast Junior High School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.4mi

4/10

Iowa City High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.5mi

6/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

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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Estimated sale price

$477,000 – $578,000

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Home values near 500 Foster Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
570 Foster Road, Iowa City, IA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1440 Sq. Ft.	$201,376
1712 Louis Place, Iowa City, IA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1446 Sq. Ft.	$313,319

Address	Redfin Estimate
562 Foster Road, Iowa City, IA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1440 Sq. Ft.	$231,530
1706 Louis Place, Iowa City, IA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2346 Sq. Ft.	$331,771

Address	Redfin Estimate
1714 Louis Place, Iowa City, IA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2071 Sq. Ft.	$300,712
1722 Louis Place, Iowa City, IA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1296 Sq. Ft.	$293,740

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