420 Benton St
Iowa City, IA 52240
1 bd 1 ba 771 sqft Built 1920 Lot 6,098 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$177,500
May 20, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2022 | Sold | $177,500 | MLS #202202275 |
| Apr 19, 2022 | Listed | $155,000 | MLS #2203537 |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $110,520 | $46,440 | $156,960 | $2,738 |
| 2024 | $110,520 | $46,440 | $156,960 | $2,704 |
| 2023 | $101,900 | $41,790 | $143,690 | $2,536 |
| 2022 | $77,570 | $39,470 | $117,040 | $2,424 |
| 2021 | $77,570 | $39,470 | $117,040 | $2,420 |
| 2020 | $74,780 | $37,150 | $111,930 | $2,376 |
| 2019 | $74,780 | $37,150 | $111,930 | $2,178 |
| 2018 | $66,660 | $32,510 | $99,170 | $2,156 |
| 2017 | $66,660 | $32,510 | $99,170 | $2,100 |
| 2016 | $65,360 | $30,180 | $95,540 | $2,060 |
| 2015 | $65,360 | $30,180 | $95,540 | $2,076 |
| 2014 | $65,830 | $30,180 | $96,010 | $1,984 |
| 2013 | $64,500 | $30,180 | $94,680 | $1,932 |
| 2012 | $64,500 | $30,180 | $94,680 | $1,898 |
| 2007 | $58,850 | $30,180 | $89,030 | $1,592 |
| 2005 | $58,850 | $30,180 | $89,030 | $1,410 |
| 2004 | — | — | $80,170 | $1,342 |
Property facts
Year built
1920
Property type
single_family
Stories
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Beds
1
Baths
1
Living area
771 sqft
Lot size
6,098 sqft
ZIP code
52240
City
Iowa City
Street
Benton St
Coordinates
41.65137, -91.53002
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Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$1,157
Gross rental yield
7.82%
Implied cap rate
5.08%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 420 Benton St last sell?
420 Benton St most recently sold on May 20, 2022 for $177,500.
What is the current tax assessment for 420 Benton St?
The most recent total assessment for 420 Benton St (year 2025) is $156,960 with $2,738 in property tax.
How does 420 Benton St's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 11.6% below the last sale price of $177,500.
When was 420 Benton St built?
420 Benton St was built in 1920.
How does 420 Benton St compare to others on Benton St?
We track 8 other properties on Benton St. Browse the list under "Other properties on Benton St" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 420 Benton St?
420 Benton St is a 1 bed, 1 bath, 771 sqft, 6,098 sqft lot single_family.
Is 420 Benton St a flip candidate?
No — 420 Benton St does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 420 Benton St a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 420 Benton St is not currently flagged as a tax-appeal candidate.
Forecast for this area
ZIP-area linear projection — not a per-property automated valuationQuarterly trend
-3.8%
Implied 1-yr
-15.0%
2026 Q3
$332.1K
2026 Q4
$315.6K
ZIP 52240 — Median Price History + Forecast
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