Prime location in a highly sought-after neighborhood. Welcome to an exceptional opportunity in one of the areas most desirable neighborhoods. This home is within walking distance to schools, downtown shops and restaurants and the local hospital offering unmatched convenience for daily living. The City bus stop is located directly in front of the home and provides easy access to public transportation making commuting simple and stress-free. Enjoy a spacious backyard with plenty of room for outdoor living, gardening, entertaining or future expansion. Just minutes away is a public park with scenic walking trails that offer a perfect setting for recreation, exercise and enjoying the outdoors. Surrounded by well maintained homes and a strong sense of community this location is highly sought after by homeowners and investors alike. While the property does require updates and improvements it presents a rare opportunity to renovate and customize a home in a prime location where values remain strong. Whether you're looking to create your dream home or invest in a property with significant upside potential this is an opportunity you won't want to miss.
For sale
$285,000
1109 Rochester Ave, Iowa City, IA 52245
3beds
2,022sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1950
5,520 Square Feet Lot
$283,800 Zestimate®
$141/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 5 days |
- 2,588 |
- 100 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: February 19, 2026 at 06:04pm
Listed by:
Dann Coffey 319-631-2080,
Edge Realty Group
Source: Iowa City Area AOR,MLS#: 202601190
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Dining Room, Great Room
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Range Or Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Basement, Laundry Room
Features
- Bookcases, Breakfast Area
- Flooring: Carpet, Wood
- Windows: Storm Window(s)
- Basement: Full,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Family Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,022
- Total interior livable area: 2,022 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,710
- Finished area below ground: 312
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
- Has attached garage: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Garden
Lot
- Size: 5,520 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5520 sq ft
- Features: Less Than Half Acre
Details
- Additional structures: Workshop
- Parcel number: 1011326010
- Zoning: Res
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Composit, Wood, Frame
Condition
- Year built: 1950
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Close To School, Park, Sidewalks
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Raphael Place
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Iowa City
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $141/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $277,900
- Annual tax amount: $3,872
- Date on market: 2/17/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
$283,800
$270,000 - $298,000
$2,292/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $285,000-5%$141/sqft |
Source:  Iowa City Area AOR #202601190 Report a problem | ||
| 12/3/2025 | Listing removed | $300,000$148/sqft |
Source: Iowa City Area AOR #202505119 Report a problem | ||
| 9/19/2025 | Price change | $300,000-10.4%$148/sqft |
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| 8/11/2025 | Listed for sale | $335,000$166/sqft |
Source: Iowa City Area AOR #202505119 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,065 +6% | $277,900 |
| 2023 | $4,778 +4.7% | $277,900 +24.1% |
| 2022 | $4,565 +1.9% | $223,850 |
| 2021 | $4,480 +2% | $223,850 +2.2% |
| 2020 | $4,392 +5.9% | $219,030 |
| 2019 | $4,148 | $219,030 +9.2% |
| 2018 | $4,148 +1.2% | $200,600 |
| 2017 | $4,098 +4.6% | $200,600 +5.6% |
| 2016 | $3,918 +2.1% | $190,040 |
| 2015 | $3,836 +2.4% | $190,040 +2.6% |
| 2014 | $3,746 | $185,160 |
| 2012 | -- | $185,160 +0.1% |
| 2011 | -- | $184,910 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $185,260 |
| 2008 | -- | $185,260 +38.6% |
| 2005 | $2,242 +2.7% | $133,630 |
| 2004 | $2,184 +5.6% | $133,630 +11.7% |
| 2003 | $2,068 +4% | $119,650 |
| 2002 | $1,988 +8.8% | $119,650 +7.8% |
| 2001 | $1,828 | $111,000 |
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BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$1,705/mo
Principal & interest
$1349
Property taxes
$356
Climate risks
Neighborhood: College Green
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Horace Mann Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.5 mi
- 5/10Southeast Junior High SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.6 mi
- 7/10Iowa City High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Mann
- Middle: Southeast
- High: City
Source: Iowa City Area AOR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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