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Sold for $280,000 on 09/10/25
  • $280,000

    127 Grove St, Iowa City, IA 52246

    3beds
    1,909sqft
    Single Family Residence, Residential
    Built in 1930
    0.37 Acres Lot
    $280,100 Zestimate®
    $147/sqft
    $2,793 Estimated rent

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    What's special

    Absolutley charming Cape Cod Manville Heights home. This adorable home has charm and history. This 1 1/2 story home sits on large lot with quick access to City Park, the U of I and Hancher Auditiorium. The living room picture window opens up to a vast flat back yard which abuts to a tree lined ravine. The basement has been improved by Tomlinson & Cannon. Sump pump, tiling, Grip tight wall anchoring System with a lifetime warranty.The home has a breeze way for covered access to the garage and shed in the backyard. 2 full and one half baths plus the option to have one more additional bedroom on the main.This historical home has been home to two University of Iowa presidents, Virgil Hancher and Howard Bowen. This property is in an estate and being sold in as is condition.

    Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago

    Listing updated: September 10, 2025 at 05:34pm

    Listed by:

    Whit Lovelace 319-330-3553,

    Urban Acres Real Estate

    Bought with:

    Derick Schroeder

    Lepic-Kroeger, REALTORS

    Source: Iowa City Area AOR,MLS#: 202504591MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Floor Furnace, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dryer, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Range Or Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    • Laundry: In Basement
    Features
    • Bookcases, Entrance Foyer, Den
    • Flooring: Wood
    • Basement: Full,Sump Pump
    • Number of fireplaces: 1
    • Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Living Room
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,909
    • Total interior livable area: 1,909 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 1,394
    • Finished area below ground: 515

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 1
    • Parking features: Garage - Attached
    • Has attached garage: Yes
    Features
    • Levels: Two
    • Stories: 2
    • Patio & porch: Patio, Screened
    Lot
    • Size: 0.37 Acres
    • Dimensions: 100 x 160
    • Features: Less Than Half Acre, Level
    Details
    • Additional structures: Shed(s)
    • Parcel number: 1009105005
    • Zoning: RNS20
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
    Materials
    • Wood, Frame
    Condition
    • Year built: 1930

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & neighborhood

    Community
    • Community features: Close To School, Near Shopping, Park
    Location
    • Region: Iowa City
    • Subdivision: Manville Heights

    HOA & financial

    HOA
    • Services included: None

    Other

    Other facts
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
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