Charming Cottage in Prime Walkable Location! A rare find in Iowa City, this inviting cottage combines timeless appeal with an unbeatable location on a quiet, walkable street near downtown. Thoughtful landscaping surrounds the home with lush gardens front and back, creating a private urban oasis. Inside, graceful archways connect the main rooms, and a built-in corner cupboard adds a touch of vintage elegance. Hardwood floors and abundant natural light enhance the warm, welcoming atmosphere. The living and dining rooms flow together seamlessly, making it perfect for entertaining. Enjoy peaceful mornings in the sun porch and cozy evenings by the fireplace. Upstairs features dormer windows with built-in window seats and a flexible room ideal for a home office or creative retreat. A fully finished basement adds valuable living space for guests, hobbies, or a rec room. Homes with this combination of charm, character, and prime location don’t come on the market very often in Iowa City.
For sale
$320,000
222 Fairview Ave, Iowa City, IA 52245
2beds
1,978sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1945
5,662.8 Square Feet Lot
$317,700 Zestimate®
$162/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Fully finished basementSun porchInviting cottagePrivate urban oasisAbundant natural lightHardwood floorsGraceful archways
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 23, 2025 at 12:30pm
Listed by:
Jerome Howe 319-330-0154,
Skogman Realty Co.
Source: Iowa City Area AOR,MLS#: 202504441

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Dining Room, Living Room
Heating
- Natural Gas, Steam
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Wall/Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Range Or Oven, Refrigerator, Dryer
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Other, Solarium
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Windows: Storm Window(s)
- Basement: Block,Finished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Factory Built, Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,978
- Total interior livable area: 1,978 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,378
- Finished area below ground: 600
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Parking Pad
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Garden
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 5,662.8 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 40 x 150
- Features: Less Than Half Acre, Level
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 1011363006
- Zoning: Residential
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Aluminum Siding, Partial Stone, Other, Frame
Condition
- Year built: 1945
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Street Lights, Near Shopping, Close To School
- Subdivision: UNK
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Iowa City
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $162/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $244,060
- Annual tax amount: $4,459
- Date on market: 7/9/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
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