Enjoy effortless ground-floor living in this immaculate corner-unit condo at Elk Run. Situated on a serene cul-de-sac, this secure home features warm hardwood floors and an open-concept layout complete with a cozy fireplace. The large kitchen boasts excellent cabinet space and a breakfast bar perfect for entertaining. Relax on your private covered patio overlooking a beautiful, wooded backyard, just steps from the local dog park. Top highlights include a walk-in pantry with in-unit laundry, dedicated storage, and secure garage parking. Iowa City bus line does run to the Peninsula on Foster Rd.
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
854 Foster Rd · $289,000
$289K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $289K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
19 days
The average home goes pending in 54 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.5%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
High ceilings
Elevator
Breakfast bar
Pantry
Primary bedroom on main level
Gas fireplace in the living room
Bedrooms
Primary suite located on the main level
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Microwave
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Laundry room on lower level
Washer and dryer included
Flooring
Carpet
Wood
Tile
Heating & cooling
Central air conditioning
Electric and natural gas heating with forced air
Exterior features
Deck
Sidewalks and street lights in the community
Home design
Residential condominium
Condo common interest
Parking
Attached heated garage (1 parking space)
Security
Carbon monoxide detector(s)
Smoke detector(s)
Construction
Vinyl siding with frame construction
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
HOA & community
Homeowners association with annual fee
Annual association fee $4,956 (about $413/month)
HOA covers trash, grounds maintenance, and structure maintenance
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Nearly new condo in desirable Peninsula location. Easy access to downtown & campus, on bus route, close to dog park. Universal design, 9' ceilings, hardwood floors, quartz counters, very lightly lived in. Elevator & common room, underground parking, no smoking building. Quiet condo facing north. All appliances stay.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,302 (+0.7%)
$39,440 + $212,280
$251,720
2025
$4,272 (+1.4%)
$39,440 + $212,280
$251,720
2024
$4,214 (−12.5%)
$39,440 + $212,280
$251,720
2023
$4,816 (+4.7%)
$37,370 + $197,090
$234,460
2022
$4,600 (−3.7%)
$37,370 + $197,090
$234,460
2021
$4,776 (+2.0%)
$37,370 + $193,680
$231,050
2020
$4,684
$37,370 + $192,080
$229,450
2019
$4,688 (+1.1%)
$37,370 + $192,080
$229,450
2018
$4,638 (+1.3%)
$33,220 + $180,110
$213,330
2017
$4,578 (+2.0%)
$33,220 + $180,110
$213,330
2016
$4,490 (+5.4%)
$33,220 + $180,110
$213,330
2015
$4,258 (+8.1%)
$33,220 + $175,050
$208,270
2014
$3,938 (+2.8%)
$33,220 + $163,600
$196,820
2013
$3,830
$33,220 + $163,600
$196,820
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
—
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,285
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,285
Year built
2008
Style
Condo/Co-op
County
Johnson County
APN
1004283014
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 13, 2026.
RS5
OPD
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.
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 • 52241
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10 hours in
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Redfin Estimate for 854 Foster Rd
$287,803
$1,197 under list price of $289K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $275K to $335K.