Welcome to this beautifully maintained 1977 home located just south of Iowa City and down the street from the local favorite 218 Tap in charming Hills. Enjoy the best of both worlds — the peaceful rural feel of the countryside while still being just minutes from the shopping, dining, and amenities of downtown Iowa City. Situated on just under 6 acres, this property offers room to spread out, grow, and truly make it your own. Inside, you’ll find five generously sized bedrooms, each offering more space than you typically see, a bonus en suite office, along with 2.5 bathrooms.The inviting 3-season porch is a standout feature, with attachable panels, designed to keep the winter elements out creating a relaxing space year-round. Outside, the possibilities continue with two additional out buildings. One sized at 54x30 and the other 18x45. Workshop has a roll up garage door and a double slide door for easy access of larger vehicles. 2nd is built and powered to accommodate large motor homes. There is an old barn and storm shelter located on the property going back to the original farm. A creek spans across the back of the property adding some diverse nature to your backyard view. Additionally, a circular driveway with a center island and beautifully maintained hosta lined pathways, add great curb appeal to this rare find property.
For sale
$725,000
5297 Sand Rd SE, Iowa City, IA 52240
5beds
3,600sqft
Est.: Get pre-qualified
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1977
5.6 Acres Lot
$694,500 Zestimate®
$201/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 30 days |
- 1,667 |
- 41 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Laura Clemons 319-930-9100,
Skogman Realty Co.
Source: Iowa City Area AOR,MLS#: 202602935
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bonus Room
Heating
- Electric, Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Microwave, Range Or Oven, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Lower Level
Features
- Entrance Foyer, Den, Breakfast Area, Breakfast Bar
- Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
- Basement: Full,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,600
- Total interior livable area: 3,600 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,600
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
- Has attached garage: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Front Porch
- Exterior features: Garden
Lot
- Size: 5.6 Acres
- Dimensions: 243,936
- Features: Over Five Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding, Workshop
- Parcel number: 1523177002
- Zoning: Residential
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Vinyl, Metal Sheet, Frame
Condition
- Year built: 1977
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Private
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Near Shopping
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: PLEASANT VALLEY RES
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Trash
Location
- Region: Iowa City
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $201/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $457,500
- Annual tax amount: $5,076
- Date on market: 5/1/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
$694,500
$660,000 - $729,000
$3,155/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/2/2026 | Listed for sale | $725,000$201/sqft |
Source:  Iowa City Area AOR #202602935 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,076 +0.3% | $457,500 +3% |
| 2024 | $5,059 +3% | $444,000 |
| 2023 | $4,913 +1.1% | $444,000 +22.4% |
| 2022 | $4,861 +1.8% | $362,700 |
| 2021 | $4,774 +1.3% | $362,700 +4% |
| 2020 | $4,714 +4.2% | $348,800 -0.7% |
| 2019 | $4,524 | $351,100 +8% |
| 2018 | $4,524 +1.6% | $325,100 |
| 2017 | $4,452 -1.4% | $325,100 +2.2% |
| 2016 | $4,514 +6% | $318,100 |
| 2015 | $4,260 +7.4% | $318,100 +8.7% |
| 2014 | $3,968 | $292,600 -4.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $305,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $305,000 +0.4% |
| 2009 | -- | $303,900 -0.4% |
| 2008 | -- | $305,100 +16.9% |
| 2005 | $2,802 -2.3% | $261,100 |
| 2004 | $2,868 +2.1% | $261,100 +7.4% |
| 2003 | $2,808 +4.1% | $243,000 +2.9% |
| 2002 | $2,698 +18.5% | $236,100 +11.5% |
| 2001 | $2,276 | $211,810 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 52240
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Lone Tree Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 5.9 mi
- 6/10Lone Tree Junior-Senior High SchoolGrades: 6-12Distance: 5.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: LoneTree
- Middle: LoneTree
- High: LoneTree
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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- Iowa
- Johnson County
- Iowa City
- 52240
- 5297 Sand Rd SE
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