1608 Esther St
Iowa City, IA 52240
3 bd 2 ba 1,638 sqft Built 1978 Lot 6,534 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$254,500
Jun 30, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2024 | Sold | $276,000 | IowaCity |
| Jun 30, 2022 | Sold | $254,500 | MLS #202201475 |
| Mar 17, 2022 | Listed | $239,900 | MLS #202201475 |
| May 7, 2018 | Sold | $192,500 | MLS #20181870 |
| Mar 19, 2018 | Listed | $192,500 | MLS #20181870 |
| Jul 21, 2011 | Sold | $137,000 | Public Record |
| May 11, 2011 | Price changed | $139,990 | MLS #20112613 |
| Apr 13, 2011 | Listed | $144,900 | MLS #20112613 |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $211,090 | $45,390 | $256,480 | $4,444 |
| 2024 | $211,090 | $45,390 | $256,480 | $4,384 |
| 2023 | $200,760 | $42,720 | $243,480 | $4,076 |
| 2022 | $156,910 | $40,050 | $196,960 | $3,894 |
| 2021 | $156,910 | $40,050 | $196,960 | $3,880 |
| 2020 | $150,640 | $37,380 | $188,020 | $3,804 |
| 2019 | $150,640 | $37,380 | $188,020 | $3,056 |
| 2018 | $112,950 | $34,710 | $147,660 | $3,210 |
| 2017 | $112,950 | $34,710 | $147,660 | $2,920 |
| 2016 | $100,760 | $32,040 | $132,800 | $2,862 |
| 2015 | $100,760 | $32,040 | $132,800 | $2,776 |
| 2014 | $96,290 | $32,040 | $128,330 | $2,690 |
| 2013 | $96,290 | $32,040 | $128,330 | $2,602 |
| 2012 | $95,440 | $32,040 | $127,480 | $2,406 |
| 2007 | $101,820 | $26,700 | $128,520 | $2,156 |
| 2005 | $101,820 | $26,700 | $128,520 | $1,774 |
| 2004 | — | — | $108,990 | $1,656 |
Property facts
Year built
1978
Property type
single_family
Stories
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Beds
3
Baths
2
Living area
1,638 sqft
Lot size
6,534 sqft
ZIP code
52240
City
Iowa City
Street
Esther St
Coordinates
41.64282, -91.49261
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Investment analysis
Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$2,457
Gross rental yield
11.59%
Implied cap rate
7.53%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 1608 Esther St last sell?
1608 Esther St most recently sold on Jun 30, 2022 for $254,500.
What is the current tax assessment for 1608 Esther St?
The most recent total assessment for 1608 Esther St (year 2025) is $256,480 with $4,444 in property tax.
How does 1608 Esther St's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 0.8% above the last sale price of $254,500.
When was 1608 Esther St built?
1608 Esther St was built in 1978.
How does 1608 Esther St compare to others on Esther St?
We track 8 other properties on Esther St. Browse the list under "Other properties on Esther St" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 1608 Esther St?
1608 Esther St is a 3 bed, 2 bath, 1,638 sqft, 6,534 sqft lot single_family.
Is 1608 Esther St a flip candidate?
No — 1608 Esther St does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 1608 Esther St a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 1608 Esther 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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