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121 S Governor Street, Iowa City, IA 52240

Johnson County

Key Facts

2Beds
1Baths
864Sq Ft
1952Year Built
0.08Lot (acres)
2Garage

Description

Investor alert. Well maintained two bedroom home in the heart of downtown Iowa City with a strong rental history. Currently leased through July 2027, with the potential for owner occupancy once the lease term expires. Rent is currently $1,400 and will increase to $1,650 starting 8/1/2026. The unfinished basement offers opportunity for future finished living space.

Property Information

Property Type

Residential

Sub-Type

Single Family Residence

Style

Ranch

Year Built

1952

Living Area

864 sq ft

Lot Size

0.08 acres

Lot Dimensions

50x72

Garage Spaces

2

Days on Market

92

MLS® Listing#

2600866

Property Features

Appliances

DryerDishwasherMicrowaveRangeRefrigeratorWasher

Cooling

Window Unit(s)Wall/Window Unit(s)

Heating

Natural GasForced Air

Basement

Full

Parking

GarageOff Street

Patio

Deck

Construction

FrameVinyl Siding

Sewer

Public Sewer

Water Source

Public

Rooms

  • First

Schools

Elementary:
Longfellow
Middle:
Southeast
High:
City

Financial Details

HOA

None

Annual Taxes

$2,956

Parcel Number

1010479011

Directions

North on Governor St. House is on the left between Washington St and College St.

Affordability Calculator

$48,980

Estimated monthly payment

$1,303/mo

Principal $195,920 · Est. interest $273,326 over 30 yrs

Neighborhood Market Statistics

How this home compares to active listings in Iowa City, IA

$275,649
Median Listing Price
66
Median Days on Market
1,687
Median Sq Ft
$152
Median Price / Sq Ft
817
Active Listings
  • This home’s price is 11% below the area median.
  • Its price per sq ft is 86% above the area median.

Market statistics compiled from active EXIT Realty® and MLS listings in Iowa City, IA.

Location

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Nearby Schools

  • Longfellow Elementary School

    Elementary · 0.4 mi away

  • Mann Elementary School

    Elementary · 0.6 mi away

  • University of Iowa Department of Cinematic Arts

    School · 0.8 mi away

  • Iowa City High School

    Secondary · 0.9 mi away

  • Herbert Hoover Elementary School

    Elementary · 1.0 mi away

  • Regina Junior Senior High School

    Secondary · 1.1 mi away

  • Regina Elementary School

    Elementary · 1.1 mi away

  • Mark Twain Elementary School

    Elementary · 1.2 mi away

  • Melrose Day Care Center

    Elementary · 1.3 mi away

  • Tate High School

    Secondary · 1.4 mi away

  • Bohumil Shimek Elementary School

    Elementary · 1.4 mi away

  • Iowa City Community School District

    School · 1.5 mi away

  • Pci Academy Iowa City

    School · 1.6 mi away

  • Southeast Junior High School

    Secondary · 1.6 mi away

  • Lincoln Elementary School

    Elementary · 1.6 mi away

  • Champions at Lucas Elementary

    Elementary · 1.7 mi away

  • Lucas Elementary School

    Elementary · 1.7 mi away

  • Helen Lemme Elementary School

    Elementary · 1.8 mi away

  • Grant Wood Elementary School

    Elementary · 1.9 mi away

  • Enchanted Neighborhood

    School · 2.1 mi away

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Listing Courtesy: SKOGMAN REALTY - 3196256427

Presented by: Gwen Johnson

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