Sold for $380,000 on 10/17/25
$380,000
1639 Ridge Rd, Iowa City, IA 52245
2beds
2,167sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1958
0.8 Acres Lot
$381,300 Zestimate®
$175/sqft
$2,159 Estimated rent
Home value
$381,300
$362,000 - $400,000
$2,159/mo
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What's special
This cool, updated midcentury modern ranch home feels like you're in the country but you're only a few minutes drive from downtown Iowa City. Situated on .8 acres, it has a sprawling living room/dining room lined with multiple large windows and features a lovely stone fireplace, oak floors, built-in shelves and desk, plus a charming flagstone planter that could also be made into a window seat. In late Autumn and Winter, enjoy sweeping 180-degree views of the Iowa River, City Park, Hancher Auditorium and much of downtown from the living and dining rooms. The gorgeously renovated kitchen (2024) has a separate cooktop, double wall oven, large pantry, and plenty of counter & cabinet space. The generous primary bedroom has 2 double closets, built-in drawers, and a stunning renovated bath with beautiful walk-in shower, stylish fixtures & tile flooring. The main floor also includes a 2nd bedroom with 3 double closets, a beautifully updated hall bath with walk-in shower, and a large 4-seasons porch with an extra high ceiling & incredible views of the outdoors. Don't miss seeing the especially deep hall closets or the closet turned into a convenient office. The LL includes a huge family/rec room with fireplace that could be converted into a 3rd bedroom. There's also a LL laundry room, full bath, storage/closets, & large garage.
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: October 17, 2025 at 02:01pm
Listed by:
Mark Kamps 319-321-1235,
Edge Realty Group
Bought with:
Heather Bright
Lepic-Kroeger, REALTORS
Source: Iowa City Area AOR,MLS#: 202505005
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Heating
- Electric, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Oven, Washer
- Laundry: In Basement, Laundry Room
Features
- Bookcases, High Ceilings, Primary On Main Level, Pantry, Smart Thermostat
- Flooring: Wood, LVP, Tile
- Basement: Walk-Out Access,Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Living Room, In LL
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,167
- Total interior livable area: 2,167 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,567
- Finished area below ground: 600
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Detached Carport
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Has carport: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Front Porch, Screened
Lot
- Size: 0.80 Acres
- Dimensions: 65 x 295 x 50 x 320
- Features: Half To One Acre, Sloped, Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 1003279014
- Zoning: Res
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Wood, Frame
Condition
- Year built: 1958
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Close To School, Near Shopping, Park, Street Lights
Location
- Region: Iowa City
- Subdivision: Balls Division
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/17/2025 | Sold | $380,000-10%$175/sqft |
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| 9/26/2025 | Pending sale | $422,000$195/sqft |
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| 8/5/2025 | Listed for sale | $422,000-5.2%$195/sqft |
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| 8/5/2025 | Listing removed | $445,000$205/sqft |
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| 6/29/2025 | Price change | $445,000-11%$205/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,377 +0.5% | $347,620 |
| 2023 | $6,344 +4.7% | $347,620 +17.4% |
| 2022 | $6,061 +3% | $296,090 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Shimek
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Bohumil Shimek Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.3 mi
- 5/10Southeast Junior High SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 2.9 mi
- 7/10Iowa City High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Shimek
- 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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