1303 Kirkwood Ave, Iowa City, IA, 52240
About This Home
Sweet as can be and full of timeless mid-century charm, this lovingly updated 3-bedroom 1 bath home is ready to welcome its next owner. Bathed in natural light, the inviting interior offers comfortable living spaces enhanced by fresh paint, updated LVP flooring, and newer appliances. Outside, the home boasts newer siding and a newer roof—providing peace of mind and move-in-ready convenience. Plus: active rental permit in place. Situated on an exceptional lot of over one-third of an acre, the outdoor space is every bit as impressive as the home itself. Adjacent to the oversized detached two-car insulated garage (with 240v) at the back of the property, you'll find nearly 300 additional finished square feet in a heated bonus room, ideal for a studio, workshop, hobby space, home office, or fitness room—plus an additional storage shed for all of life's extras. Whether you're enjoying the generous (partially fenced) yard, tackling your next creative project, or simply appreciating the warmth and character throughout, this delightful property offers the perfect blend of charm, functionality, and opportunity. A rare find with room to grow, create, & truly make your own.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Some Transit
BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1954
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
- Construction materials: Vinyl,Composit,Frame
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence,Residential
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dishwasher,Microwave,Range Or Oven,Refrigerator,Dryer,Washer
- Laundry features: Lower Level,In Kitchen,Laundry Room
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Features
- Primary On Main Level,Other
- Flooring: LVP
- Fireplace features: None
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 864
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Natural Gas,Forced Air
- Cooling features: Ceiling Fan(s),Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 864
- Total interior livable area: 864 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 1014327002
- Zoning: Residential
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Garden
Lot
- Lot size: 0.36 Acres
- Features: Less Than Half Acre,Back Yard
- Lot size dimensions: 60 x 259
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Guest,Off Street,Parking Pad
- Has garage: Yes
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Strong Wind
- Tornado
- Cold Wave
- Hail
- Winter Weather
- Heat Wave
- Inland Flooding
- Ice Storm
- Lightning
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Iowa Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $1,410 | $16,920 |
| Home Insurance * | $146 | $1,752 |
| Property Taxes | $408 | $4,896 |
| Electricity | $121 | $1,452 |
| Total | $2,085 | $25,020 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Iowa FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-22 | Listed for sale | $279,000 |
| 2023-06-06 | Sold | $185,000 |
| 2023-05-04 | Contingent | $179,900 |
| 2023-05-01 | Listed for sale | $179,900 |
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