23 Penfro Dr, Iowa City, IA, 52246
About This Home
Welcome to this beautifully updated 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home in a prime location near Kinnick Stadium, University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Carver-Hawkeye Arena, and the University of Iowa Dental and Medical Schools. The main floor offers a welcoming living room with built-in shelving, creating the perfect space for reading or relaxing. The dining room and updated kitchen flow seamlessly into the great room with a fireplace, creating the perfect gathering space and opening directly to the three-season screened porch and deck—perfect for enjoying those summer sunsets. Upstairs features four spacious bedrooms with generous closet space throughout, including a primary suite with its own private bathroom and dual closets, along with an additional full hallway bathroom. The lower level includes a versatile finished room ideal for a home office, workout space, or flex area, with additional unfinished space offering excellent storage and future potential. This home has been extensively updated throughout, including fresh paint on ceilings, walls, and trim; an updated kitchen with brand-new stainless steel appliances; new LVP flooring and all new carpet; modern lighting fixtures; and a new fireplace. Additional improvements include a newer A/C system, fresh landscaping updates, a newly stained deck, and newer windows.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Some Transit
BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1978
Materials
- Construction materials: Brick,Vinyl,Frame
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence,Residential
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dishwasher,Microwave,Range Or Oven,Refrigerator,Washer
- Laundry features: In Basement
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Concrete,Sump Pump,Unfinished
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Features
- Bookcases,Breakfast Area,Pantry
- Flooring: Carpet,LVP
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Family Room
- Fireplace: Yes
- Finished area below ground: 144
- Finished area above ground: 2,124
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 2,268
- Total interior livable area: 2,268 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 1017410002
- Zoning: Residential
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck,Screened
Lot
- Lot size: 9,147 sqft
- Features: Less Than Half Acre
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
- 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
- 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 | $2,173 | $26,076 |
| Home Insurance * | $160 | $1,920 |
| Property Taxes | $629 | $7,548 |
| Electricity | $169 | $2,030 |
| Total | $3,131 | $37,572 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Iowa FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
No zestimate history available
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-11 | Pending sale | $429,900 |
| 2026-04-17 | Listed for sale | $429,900 |
| 2025-07-23 | Listing removed | $2,400 |
| 2025-07-12 | Listed for rent | $2,400 |
| 2025-04-08 | Listing removed | $2,600 |
| 2025-03-05 | Listed for rent | $2,600 |
| 2024-02-26 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2023-11-30 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2023-11-06 | Listed for rent | $1,950 |
| 2023-11-03 | Sold | $310,000 |
| 2023-08-28 | Pending sale | $333,000 |
| 2023-08-07 | Price change | $333,000 |
| 2023-07-13 | Price change | $350,000 |
| 2023-06-29 | Price change | $360,000 |
| 2023-06-08 | Price change | $365,000 |
| 2023-05-22 | Price change | $375,000 |
| 2023-05-16 | Listed for sale | $385,000 |
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