Step into the charm of 1895 w/all the modern updates you’ve been dreaming of—just blocks from downtown IC, parks, cafes, UofI, & libraries! This character-filled home on beloved South Governor Street has been lovingly updated w/care & respect for its historic roots. Inside, you'll find 3 upstairs bedrooms, including a Murphy bed for a flexible office/guest space. Full bath w/classic clawfoot tub + shower adds vintage flair. The main floor features a cozy entryway, light-filled living room, & a separate dining room perfect for dinner parties. The remodeled kitchen shines with Birch cabinetry, gas stove, dishwasher, fridge, & microwave. The back entry has been transformed into a stylish mudroom w/custom built-ins that match the kitchen. The LL includes laundry, finished playroom, & extra storage. Enjoy the fenced backyard oasis—complete with an environmentally friendly rain garden, permeable-paver patio, and beautifully landscaped spaces for entertaining, meditating, or gardening. Cottage-style native landscape, ready-to-eat veg. garden. The detached 24x24 garage offers ample room for cars & gear. Playhouse, sandbox, fire pit and stone paths to wander the garden! Check out recently added rose garden on the South side of home & dry creek bed in front yard. Updates: flooring, appliances, fixtures, lighting, landscaping, & more.
Sold for $356,500 on 08/13/25
$356,500
437 S Governor St, Iowa City, IA 52240
3beds
1,404sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1895
6,098.4 Square Feet Lot
$356,500 Zestimate®
$254/sqft
$1,874 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 13, 2025 at 05:45pm
Listed by:
Kimberly Schillig 310-795-2133,
Lepic-Kroeger, REALTORS
Bought with:
Terri Larson
Lepic-Kroeger, REALTORS
Andi Miller
Lepic-Kroeger, REALTORS
Source: Iowa City Area AOR,MLS#: 202503916

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range Or Oven, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Bookcases
- Flooring: Carpet, Wood, Vinyl
- Basement: Sump Pump,Stone,Finished,Partial
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,404
- Total interior livable area: 1,404 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,334
- Finished area below ground: 70
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Detached Carport
- Has carport: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Garden, Other
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 6,098 sqft
- Dimensions: 40 x 150 x 40 x 150
- Features: Less Than Half Acre, Level, Other
Details
- Parcel number: 1015102018
- Zoning: Residential
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Frame
Condition
- Year built: 1895
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Near Shopping, Close To School, Near Public Transport
Location
- Region: Iowa City
- Subdivision: Berryhills 2nd Addition
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional