Beautifully maintained & much loved, this single owner ground-floor Elk Run condo offers rare combination of comfort, quality, & exceptional location. Tucked on a cul de sac with delightful greenery, this secure building with gracious entry is the perfect segue to this corner unit condo. Warm hardwood floors & an open, thoughtfully designed floor plan create inviting spaces that are equally suited for quiet evenings or gathering with loved ones. The spacious elevated kitchen offers abundant cabinetry, generous workspace, & a breakfast bar open to the dining & living rooms, where a lovely fireplace adds warmth & character. Sliding door leads to a private covered patio overlooking The Elks Golf Course—an ideal setting for morning coffee, dinner outdoors or enjoying dogs' glee en route to the dog park. Originally designed as a 3rd BR, the den with custom built-ins & beautiful natural light makes an exceptional home office, library, or flexible space. The generous primary suite also enjoys golf course views, a walk-in closet, & a private bath with dual vanities, while a 2nd bedroom & full guest bath provide comfortable accommodations for family or guests. Additional highlights include in-unit laundry tucked into a walk-in pantry, storage, and secure parking. Beautifully maintained, quietly elegant, & ready to be enjoyed from Day 1.
CondoProperty Type
2008Year Built
$214Price/Sq.Ft.
$489/moHOA Dues
1 spaceParking
Listed by Leslie Fitzpatrick• Blank & McCune Real Estate
Peninsula Area, located between the Iowa River and City Park, is a residential and university-adjacent Iowa City neighborhood with leafy river edges and walkable cultural anchors. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Park Road corridor by City Park, where trail traffic, picnic lawns, and game-day footpaths set the daily rhythm. Housing reads as a mix of mid-century homes and compact apartments, with porches and mature trees shaping the streetscape. Hancher Auditorium and the University of Iowa Museum of Art act as marquee cultural touchpoints nearby. The Iowa River Trail frames the geography with long, flat routes for walking and biking. Cafés and small eateries along Dubuque Street add a low-key, lived-in feel.
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Offer insights
852 Foster Rd · $326,000
$326K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $326K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
31 days
The average home goes pending in 48 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
99.1%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Bookcases
High ceilings
Entrance foyer
Elevator
Breakfast bar
Pantry
Primary bedroom on main level
Gas fireplace in living room
Bedrooms
Primary bedroom located on the main level
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Microwave
Refrigerator
Breakfast bar
Pantry
Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
Main-level laundry room
Flooring
Carpet
Wood
Tile
Heating & cooling
Central air
Ceiling fans
Forced air heating
Electric and natural gas heating sources
Exterior features
Front porch
Home design
Condominium
Residential property
Parking
Attached garage
Guest parking
1 total parking space
Security
Smoke detectors
Construction
Built by Phipps
Stone, brick and frame construction
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
HOA & community
Homeowners association
Annual association fee of $5,867 (about $488.92/month)
Association covers trash, grounds maintenance, structure maintenance, and security
Community sidewalks and street lights
Electricity and solar
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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.
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 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
82/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 852 Foster Rd
$322,219
$3,781 under list price of $326K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $300K to $343K.