204 N Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA, 52245
About This Home
Enjoy the ultimate car-free lifestyle of this historic Iowa City single-family rental nestled in the heart of Iowa City. Experience its perfect blend of vintage character and modern convenience. This exceptional location offers effortless access to work, study, and dining. High-charm one-bedroom, huge closet/hobby room off of primary--ideal for university students and professionals. This property's layout is cute, cute, cute! Zoned as residential as well as commercial. 24-hour notice required. Buyers are urged to attend open houses. Please keep the door between the kitchen and staircase closed. Close it behind you when you enter and exit the stairs. Thanks!
Getting Around
Walker's Paradise
Some Transit
Very BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1920
Materials
- Construction materials: Frame
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence,Residential
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Range Or Oven,Refrigerator
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Block
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Features
- Breakfast Area
- Fireplace features: None
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 1,242
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air
- Cooling features: Wall/Window Unit(s)
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,242
- Total interior livable area: 1,242 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 1010427004
- Zoning: Residential
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Lot size: 4,791 sqft
- Features: Less Than Half Acre,Back Yard
- Lot size dimensions: 37 x 95
Parking
- Parking features: None
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
- Inland Flooding
- Winter Weather
- Heat Wave
- 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 | $1,163 | $13,956 |
| Home Insurance * | $98 | $1,176 |
| Property Taxes | $350 | $4,200 |
| Electricity | $121 | $1,452 |
| Total | $1,732 | $20,784 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-03 | Listed for sale | $230,020 |
| 2019-12-13 | Listing removed | $910 |
| 2019-12-02 | Listed for rent | $910 |
| 2019-01-08 | Listing removed | $900 |
| 2018-12-17 | Listed for rent | $900 |
| 2018-02-15 | Listing removed | $895 |
| 2018-01-22 | Listed for rent | $895 |
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