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1639 Ridge RD, Iowacity, IA 52245

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2 Beds
3 Baths
2,167 Sq Ft

This cool, updated midcentury modern ranch home feels like you're in the country but you're only a few minutes drive from downtown Iowa City. Situated on .8 acres, it has a sprawling living room/dining room lined with multiple large windows and features a lovely stone fireplace, oak floors, built-in shelves and desk, plus a charming flagstone planter that could also be made into a window seat. In late Autumn and Winter, enjoy sweeping 180-degree views of the Iowa River, City Park, Hancher Auditorium and much of downtown from the living and dining rooms. The gorgeously renovated kitchen (2024) has a separate cooktop, double wall oven, large pantry, and plenty of counter & cabinet space. The generous primary bedroom has 2 double closets, built-in drawers, and a stunning renovated bath with beautiful walk-in shower, stylish fixtures & tile flooring. The main floor also includes a 2nd bedroom with 3 double closets, a beautifully updated hall bath with walk-in shower, and a large 4-seasons porch with an extra high ceiling & incredible views of the outdoors. Don't miss seeing the especially deep hall closets or the closet turned into a convenient office. The LL includes a huge family/rec room with fireplace that could be converted into a 3rd bedroom. There's also a LL laundry room, full bath, storage/closets, & large garage.

Listing By: Edge Realty Group IowaCity Realty.com
  • MLS# 202505005
  • Date Listed08/05/2025
  • Bedrooms 2
  • Bathrooms 3 Full baths
  • Lot Size 0.8 acres (34,848 sq. ft)
  • Sewer Public Sewer
  • Subdivision Balls Division
  • Property Type Single Family
  • County Johnson
  • Year Built 1958
  • Water Public
  • Square Feet 2,167 sq. ft
  • Price Per Sq. Ft $194.74

Interior Features

  • Appliances Oven, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Cooktop
  • Flooring Wood, Tile
  • Cooling Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Heating Electric, Forced Air, Natural Gas

Exterior / Lot Features

  • Roof -
  • Lot Size Acres 0.80
  • Lot Size SQFT 34,848.00
  • Lot Features Sloped, Wooded

Directions

N Dubuque St to Ridge Rd

Financial Considerations

  • Tax Amount $6,377
  • Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Nearby Schools

Source: School Digger

Horace Mann Elementary School

Public • PK - 6

1.03 mi

Distance

The Iowa City Community School District's K-12 Online Learning Program

Public • PK - 12 • Serves this home

2.42 mi

Distance

Central Elementary School

Public • PK - 6

2.82 mi

Distance

Herbert Hoover Elementary School

Public • PK - 6

3.15 mi

Distance

Longfellow Elementary School

Public • PK - 6

3.16 mi

Distance

Kirkwood Elementary School

Public • PK - 6

3.57 mi

Distance

Mark Twain Elementary School

Public • PK - 6

4.13 mi

Distance

Norman Borlaug Elementary School

Public • PK - 6

5.17 mi

Distance

Grant Wood Elementary School

Public • PK - 6

5.29 mi

Distance

Alexander Elementary School

Public • PK - 6

5.29 mi

Distance

Southeast Junior High School

Public • 7 - 8 • Serves this home

3.87 mi

Distance

Northwest Junior High School

Public • 7 - 8

4.32 mi

Distance

North Central Junior High School

Public • 7 - 8

6.45 mi

Distance

Iowa City High School

Public • 9 - 12 • Serves this home

2.62 mi

Distance

Elizabeth Tate Alternative High School

Public • 9 - 12

4.69 mi

Distance

West Senior High School

Public • 9 - 12

4.77 mi

Distance

Liberty High School

Public • 9 - 12

7.39 mi

Distance

Regina Catholic Elementary School

Private • PK - 12

2.62 mi

Distance

Sales & Tax History

Source: Public Records

Population & Environment

Source: Sperling's Best Places

Walkability in IA / 52245

Source: Walkscore

2/100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score ®

25/100

Some Transit

Transit Score ®

32/100

Bikable

Bike Score ®

Overview

Almost all errands require a car. A few nearby public transportation options. Minimal bike infrastructure.

Transit Summary

8 nearby routes: 8 bus, 0 rail, 0 other

Walkability averages in the surrounding area

The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 19/100, Transit Score: 16/100, Bike Score: 42/100.

Points of Interest near 1639 Ridge Rd, IowaCity, IA 52245

Frequently Asked Questions for 1639 Ridge Rd

Source: Realty.com

1639 Ridge Rd, IowaCity, IA 52245 is a Single Family 2,167 sq. ft. home listed for sale. Realty.com has 53 photos available of this 2 bed, 3 bath house, listed at $422,000. View sales and tax history, use our mortgage calculator and more on Realty.com

Realty.com has 53 photos of 1639 Ridge Rd.

Our records indicate that 1639 Ridge Rd was built in 1958.

The full address for this home is 1639 Ridge Rd, IowaCity, IA 52245.

1639 Ridge Rd has been listed on Realty.com since Tue August 05, 2025

Almost all errands require a car. A few nearby public transportation options. Minimal bike infrastructure.

The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 19/100, Transit Score: 16/100, Bike Score: 42/100.

There are 3 schools assigned to this home. Check out the schools near 1639 Ridge Rd. The Iowa City Community School District's K-12 Online Learning Program (Grades: PK - 12), Southeast Junior High School (Grades: 7 - 8), Iowa City High School (Grades: 9 - 12)

Listing provided courtesy of: Edge Realty Group (tel: 3193513355)
Listing agent: Mark Kamps (#I041)

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