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$224,275$263 / 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 87How 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
Last sold for $125,000 on Apr 6, 2016

837 OTTO ST

IOWA CITY, IA 52246
3
Beds
1
Baths
854 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.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$224K
$195K low$254K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$125,000 · Apr 6, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,150 (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.$185,020 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$60,720
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$124,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$165,350
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$185,020

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential (General/Single)
CountyJOHNSON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.14
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Gas
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
Lincoln Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 0.1 mi
H
City High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.4 mi
M
Southeast Junior High SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 3.1 mi

District: Iowa City Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 52246These 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.124
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.89
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.21

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.29%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.27%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.22,104
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,332 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$56,812
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$93,418
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

837 Otto St 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.

  • Worth less than 97% of homes in Manville Heights
  • Costs less per square foot than 70% of homes in Manville Heights
  • Smaller than 97% of homes in Manville Heights
  • Has a smaller lot than 92% of homes in Manville Heights
  • Among the oldest homes in Iowa City 52246

What homes are worth in Iowa City 52246

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

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$99K$934K

This home is worth more than 23% of homes in Iowa City 52246.

How it measures up in Iowa City 52246

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Iowa City 52246.

Estimated value$224,275
CheaperTypical $341,991Pricier

Pricier than 23% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$263
CheaperTypical $246Pricier

Pricier than 58% of homes nearby

Living area854 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,292 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 15% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.24 acBigger

Bigger than 29% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1989Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 837 Otto St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeManville HeightsIowa City 52246Johnson County
Estimated valuepricier than$224,2753% of homes23% of homes22% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$26330% of homes58% of homes63% of homes
Living areabigger than854 ft²3% of homes15% of homes10% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac8% of homes29% of homes17% of homes
Year builtnewer than19007% of homesalmost no homes5% of homes

About 837 Otto St

How much is 837 Otto St, Iowa City, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 837 Otto St, Iowa City, IA is $224,275 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $194,980 to $253,570. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 837 Otto St, Iowa City, IA last sell?

837 Otto St, Iowa City, IA last sold on Apr 6, 2016 for $125,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 837 Otto St, Iowa City, IA?

837 Otto St, Iowa City, IA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 854 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 837 Otto St, Iowa City, IA built?

837 Otto St, Iowa City, IA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 837 Otto St, Iowa City, IA?

837 Otto St, Iowa City, IA is assigned to Lincoln Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; City High School (high), rated B+; Southeast Junior High School (middle), rated C+. All sit in Iowa City Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 837 Otto St, Iowa City, IA compare to other homes in Iowa City 52246?

Among the 7,603 homes in Iowa City 52246, it is worth more than 23% of them ($224,275 against a typical $341,991), its price per square foot is higher than 58% of them ($263 against a typical $246), it is bigger than 15% of them (854 ft² against a typical 1,292 ft²), its lot is bigger than 29% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.24 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1900 against a typical 1989). Measured against all of Johnson County, it is worth more than 22% 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 837 Otto St, Iowa City, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 837 Otto St, Iowa City, IA was $3,150. The county assessed it at $185,020.

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