For sale

$300,000

654 S Lucas St, Iowa City, IA 52240

5beds

1,278sqft

Est.:

Single Family Residence, Residential

Built in 1954

7,840.8 Square Feet Lot

$267,100 Zestimate^®

$235/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Fresh paint throughoutNew siding and soffitsFire-pit area

This remodeled ranch home on a dead-end street features new siding and soffits (Fall 2025,) fresh paint throughout, two bedrooms on the main (fifth bedroom currently used as dining room.) Fenced deep yard perfect for outdoor living and entertaining with a patio, a deck, and a fire-pit area. Newly installed shower in the basement bathroom for 2 full baths, new roof on the garage and long driveway can fit 3 additional vehicles. Ideal Iowa City location near bus line on Bowery St, blocks from Longfellow Elementary and minutes to downtown Iowa City and UI campus.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 2

Rooms

Room types: Family Room, Living Room

Heating

Forced Air, Natural Gas

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Whole House Fan

Appliances

Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range Or Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Laundry: In Basement, Laundry Room

Features

Rear Stairs, Other, Smart Locks
Flooring: LVP
Windows: Double Pane Windows
Basement: Full,Concrete,Sump Pump,Finished
Has fireplace: No
Fireplace features: None

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,278
Total interior livable area: 1,278 sqft
Finished area above ground: 864
Finished area below ground: 414

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 1
Parking features: Off Street
Has garage: Yes

Features

Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
Exterior features: Garden
Fencing: Fenced

Lot

Size: 7,840.8 Square Feet
Dimensions: 150 x 55
Features: Less Than Half Acre, Cul-De-Sac, Level, Sloped

Details

Parcel number: 1015178010
Zoning: Residential
Special conditions: Standard

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential

Materials

Composit, Vinyl, Frame

Condition

Year built: 1954

Utilities & green energy

Electric: Grid Tied
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Features: Close To School, Near Public Transport, Sidewalks, Street Lights
Security: Smoke Detector(s)
Subdivision: STROHMS ADDITION

HOA

Services included: None

Location

Region: Iowa City

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $235/sqft
Tax assessed value: $255,930
Annual tax amount: $4,493
Date on market: 3/31/2026
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional

Estimated market value

$267,100

$243,000 - $291,000

$2,127/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
3/31/2026	Listed for sale	$300,000+93.5%$235/sqft
Source: Iowa City Area AOR #202602129 Report a problem
8/8/2011	Sold	$155,000$121/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$4,298 -3.1%	$255,930 +8.5%
2024	$4,436 +1.6%	$235,840
2023	$4,365 +4.7%	$235,840 +17.1%
2022	$4,171 +3%	$201,400
2021	$4,050 +2%	$201,400 +2.8%
2020	$3,972 +4%	$195,940
2019	$3,818	$195,940 +7.5%
2018	$3,818 +1.2%	$182,290
2017	$3,774 +2.9%	$182,290 +4%
2016	$3,666 +2.1%	$175,270
2015	$3,590 +8.1%	$175,270 +8%
2014	$3,320	$162,230 +4.9%
2012	--	$154,680 +13%
2011	--	$136,920 +3.7%
2009	--	$132,060
2008	--	$132,060 +36.8%
2005	$1,776 +2.5%	$96,500
2004	$1,732 -4.9%	$96,500 +1.4%
2003	$1,822 +3.6%	$95,200
2002	$1,758 +31.8%	$95,200 +31.7%
2001	$1,334	$72,290

Find assessor info on the county website

BuyAbility℠ payment

Est. payment

$1,892/mo

Principal & interest

$1517

Property taxes

$375

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Climate risks

Neighborhood: Longfellow

Getting around

64 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

38 / 100

Some Transit

71 / 100

Very Bikeable

Nearby schools

GreatSchools rating

5/10
Longfellow Elementary School
Grades: K-6Distance: 0.3 mi
5/10
Southeast Junior High School
Grades: 7-8Distance: 1.3 mi
7/10
Iowa City High School
Grades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi

Schools provided by the listing agent

Elementary: Longfellow
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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