Charming storybook Moffitt cottage in the Longfellow neighborhood. Built in 1935, this lovingly maintained home blends timeless character with thoughtful modern updates. The inviting living room features a cozy fireplace, while the large dining room offers the perfect space for gatherings and entertaining. The current owner renovated the kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and beautiful shaker-style cabinetry, creating a seamless mix of historic charm and contemporary convenience. Upstairs, you’ll find two bedrooms and an updated full bath. The basement offers excellent options for storage, laundry, and an additional toilet and shower stall. The lush backyard is a private retreat featuring mature trees, perennial gardens, and an enclosed vegetable garden. Recent improvements include fresh interior paint, new front landscaping, a new roof (2018), and new A/C (2021).
Pending
$260,000
523 Rundell St, Iowa City, IA 52240
2beds
1,229sqft
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Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1935
6,098 Square Feet Lot
$253,800 Zestimate®
$212/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Cozy fireplaceBeautiful shaker-style cabinetryMature treesGranite countertopsFresh interior paintPerennial gardensNew front landscaping
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Listed by:
Catherine Pugh 319-400-0489,
Urban Acres Real Estate
Source: Iowa City Area AOR,MLS#: 202603449
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Dining Room
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range Or Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Other
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,229
- Total interior livable area: 1,229 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 929
- Finished area below ground: 300
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
- Has attached garage: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
Lot
- Size: 6,098 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 125
- Features: Less Than Half Acre
Details
- Parcel number: 1014208010
- Zoning: Residential
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Wood, Frame
Condition
- Year built: 1935
Details
- Builder name: Moffitt
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Close To School, Near Shopping, Sidewalks
- Subdivision: RUNDELL ADDITION
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Iowa City
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $212/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $224,980
- Annual tax amount: $3,974
- Date on market: 5/27/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
$253,800
$241,000 - $266,000
$1,441/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/29/2026 | Pending sale | $260,000$212/sqft |
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| 5/27/2026 | Listed for sale | $260,000+33.3%$212/sqft |
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| 6/9/2022 | Sold | $195,000-2.5%$159/sqft |
Source: Iowa City Area AOR #202202625 Report a problem | ||
| 5/7/2022 | Contingent | $199,900$163/sqft |
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| 5/4/2022 | Listed for sale | $199,900+16.2%$163/sqft |
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| 3/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 9/27/2013 | Sold | $172,000$140/sqft |
Source: Iowa City Area AOR #20134167 Report a problem | ||
| 7/10/2013 | Listed for sale | $172,000$140/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,974 -3.5% | $224,980 +2.8% |
| 2024 | $4,117 -12% | $218,830 |
| 2023 | $4,680 +4.7% | $218,830 +1.4% |
| 2022 | $4,471 -1.2% | $215,900 |
| 2021 | $4,526 +1.8% | $215,900 +3.1% |
| 2020 | $4,444 +6.5% | $209,360 |
| 2019 | $4,174 | $209,360 +10.2% |
| 2018 | $4,174 +1.1% | $190,000 |
| 2017 | $4,130 +2.9% | $190,000 +4% |
| 2016 | $4,014 +2% | $182,630 |
| 2015 | $3,936 +5.9% | $182,630 +6.3% |
| 2014 | $3,716 | $171,800 +16.6% |
| 2012 | -- | $147,280 |
| 2011 | -- | $147,280 +2.3% |
| 2009 | -- | $143,970 |
| 2008 | -- | $143,970 +31.2% |
| 2005 | $2,020 +2.5% | $109,750 |
| 2004 | $1,970 -0.9% | $109,750 +5.7% |
| 2003 | $1,988 +12.8% | $103,830 |
| 2002 | $1,762 +24.6% | $103,830 +21.9% |
| 2001 | $1,414 | $85,200 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Longfellow
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Longfellow Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 5/10Southeast Junior High SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1 mi
- 7/10Iowa City High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Longfellow
- Middle: Southeast
- High: City
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- Iowa
- Johnson County
- Iowa City
- 52240
- Longfellow
- 523 Rundell St
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