532 Olive St, Iowa City, IA, 52246
About This Home
Lovingly cared for ranch home in one of Iowa City's most convenient locations, minutes to UI Campus, UIHC, and Kinnick Stadium. Hardwood floors welcome you in the cozy living room, enjoy your formal dining room that leads right to an open kitchen with plenty of cabinet storage and great natural light. Large sunken family room with wood-burning stove offers great additional living space on the main. Main level also offers 3 bedrooms and an updated hall bath. Lower level adds a rec room, non-conforming 4th bedroom with its own ensuite bath, and a dedicated laundry room. Storage throughout is a standout. Outside, an oversized detached 2-car garage includes a built-in workshop area and epoxy floors; ideal for hobbies or extra storage. Active radon mitigation system is already in place. Full of character and charm throughout, this one has the layout and location you're looking for!
Getting Around
Somewhat Walkable
Some Transit
Very BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1952
Materials
- Construction materials: Steel,Frame
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence,Residential
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dishwasher,Dryer,Microwave,Range Or Oven,Refrigerator,Washer
- Laundry features: In Basement,Laundry Room
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Finished
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Features
- High Ceilings,Family Room On Main Level,Primary On Main Level,Breakfast Area
- Flooring: Carpet,Wood,LVP,Vinyl
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning Stove,Family Room
- Fireplace: Yes
- Finished area below ground: 550
- Finished area above ground: 1,868
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Electric,Forced Air
- Cooling features: Ceiling Fan(s),Central Air,Wall/Window Unit(s)
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 2,418
- Total interior livable area: 2,418 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 1016181001
- Zoning: Res
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
Lot
- Lot size: 0.33 Acres
- Features: Less Than Half Acre
- Lot size dimensions: 91 x 160
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage
- Has garage: 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
- Winter Weather
- Hail
- Heat Wave
- Inland Flooding
- 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 | $2,781 | $33,372 |
| Home Insurance * | $205 | $2,460 |
| Property Taxes | $769 | $9,228 |
| Electricity | $180 | $2,164 |
| Total | $3,935 | $47,220 |
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
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-06 | Price change | $525,000 |
| 2026-07-09 | Listed for sale | $550,000 |
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