Brand new 3bed/2.5bath condo in a desirable Iowa City location, offering wooded views and a partially covered private deck! The open-concept main level features modern finishes, attractive white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, a kitchen island with seating, a convenient half bath, and an inviting electric fireplace in the living room. The upper level includes three nicely sized bedrooms, a hall bath. Oversized primary bedroom with private bath and walk-in tiled shower. Laundry is also located on this level, with a washer and dryer included. The extra-wide two-stall garage opens into a lower-level drop zone/bonus room. Thoughtfully designed, and ready for you at the Forest Hill Condominiums! (Photos may not be of exact unit, some virtually staged)
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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Market insights
693 E Foster Rd · $344,900
DAYS ON MARKET
150 days
The average home goes pending in 36 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.8%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$344,900
Median sale price in this area is $268,564. (22% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
1 price drop
8% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
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Finance
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Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Kitchen island
Breakfast bar
Pantry
Contaminant control (improved indoor air quality)
Smoke detector(s)
Bedrooms
Laundry located on upper level (laundry closet)
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
1 half bathroom
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Microwave
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
Upper-level laundry closet
Walk-out finished basement
Flooring
Carpet
Heating & cooling
Central air
Ceiling fan(s)
Electric heating
Natural gas heating
Fireplace
One electric fireplace in living room
Exterior features
Deck
Porch
Wooded setting
Home design
Residential condominium
New construction
Built by Foster Road Developers
Frame and stone construction
Parking
Attached garage
2 parking spaces total
Security
Smoke detector(s)
Construction
Frame and stone construction
New construction
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
HOA & community
Homeowners association with annual fee
Association fee $2,100 annually (about $175/month)
Association fee includes structure maintenance
Community sidewalks and street lights
Electricity and solar
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Condo/Co-op
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Johnson County
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TBD
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Last updated by owner on Nov 21, 2025.
RS12
High Density Single-Family Residential Zone
The high density single-family residential zone RS-12 is intended to provide for development of single-family dwellings, duplexes and attached housing units at a higher density than in other single-family zones. Because this district represents a relatively high density for single-family development, dwellings should be in close proximity to all city services and facilities, especially parks, schools and recreational facilities. 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.
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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Historical weather
Iowa City, IA • 52245
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Sun exposure
78/ 100
Good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 693 E Foster Rd
$341,638
$3,262 under list price of $345K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 5 recent nearby sales, priced between $300K to $353K.