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$273,334$231 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 83How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

2159 RUSSELL DR

IOWA CITY, IA 52240
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,184 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.23 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1978
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$273K
$226K low$320K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,402 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$264,280 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$54,880
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$209,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$241,280
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$264,280

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residential
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Split Foyer
CountyJOHNSON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.23
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Gas
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Grant Wood Elementary SchoolF
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 0.4 mi
M
Southeast Junior High SchoolD
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.0 mi
H
City High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 mi

District: Iowa City Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 52240These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.119
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.84
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.24

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.28%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.21%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.42,554
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.282 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$64,466
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$83,811
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.36 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.61%

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How this home compares

2159 Russell Dr measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Smaller than 66% of homes in Johnson County
  • Has a bigger lot than 70% of homes in Wetherby
  • Older than 69% of homes in Johnson County

What homes are worth in Iowa City 52240

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$136K$839K

This home is worth more than 44% of homes in Iowa City 52240.

How it measures up in Iowa City 52240

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Iowa City 52240.

Estimated value$273,334
CheaperTypical $291,392Pricier

Pricier than 44% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$231
CheaperTypical $236Pricier

Pricier than 46% of homes nearby

Living area1,184 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,248 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 45% of homes nearby

Lot size0.23 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 63% of homes nearby

Year built1978
OlderTypical 1983Newer

Newer than 46% of homes nearby

How 2159 Russell Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWetherbyIowa City 52240Johnson County
Estimated valuepricier than$273,33455% of homes44% of homes38% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$23156% of homes46% of homes48% of homes
Living areabigger than1,184 ft²48% of homes45% of homes34% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.23 ac70% of homes63% of homes41% of homes
Year builtnewer than197867% of homes46% of homes31% of homes

About 2159 Russell Dr

How much is 2159 Russell Dr, Iowa City, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 2159 Russell Dr, Iowa City, IA is $273,334 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $226,421 to $320,247. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 2159 Russell Dr, Iowa City, IA last sell?

2159 Russell Dr, Iowa City, IA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 2159 Russell Dr, Iowa City, IA?

2159 Russell Dr, Iowa City, IA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,184 square feet of living space and a 0.23-acre lot.

When was 2159 Russell Dr, Iowa City, IA built?

2159 Russell Dr, Iowa City, IA was built in 1978, making it 48 years old. It is a split foyer home.

What schools serve 2159 Russell Dr, Iowa City, IA?

2159 Russell Dr, Iowa City, IA is assigned to Grant Wood Elementary School (elementary), rated F; Southeast Junior High School (middle), rated D; City High School (high), rated C-. All sit in Iowa City Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 2159 Russell Dr, Iowa City, IA compare to other homes in Iowa City 52240?

Among the 11,715 homes in Iowa City 52240, it is worth more than 44% of them ($273,334 against a typical $291,392), its price per square foot is higher than 46% of them ($231 against a typical $236), it is bigger than 45% of them (1,184 ft² against a typical 1,248 ft²), its lot is bigger than 63% of them (0.23 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 46% of them (1978 against a typical 1983). Measured against all of Johnson County, it is worth more than 38% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 2159 Russell Dr, Iowa City, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 2159 Russell Dr, Iowa City, IA was $4,402. The county assessed it at $264,280.

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