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1118 Deforest Ave, Iowa City, IA 52240 — Sold $260,000 by Jane Axt
1118 Deforest Ave, Iowa City, IA 52240
Another pre-probate listing closed by Jane Axt in Johnson County, IA. Good work.
1118 Deforest Ave, Iowa City, IA 52240
Final sold price
SOLD$260,000
What sold at 1118 Deforest Ave, and for how much?
1118 Deforest Ave, Iowa City, IA 52240 sold for $260,000 on June 23, 2026. The listing was handled by Jane Axt of Urban Acres Real Estate. The property is a residential, 3 bed, 1 bath, 1,190 sq ft, built in 1958. LeadCruncher tracks it as a pre-probate lead sourced from county death, estate and successor filings in Johnson County.
Sale record at a glance
| Address | 1118 Deforest Ave, Iowa City, IA 52240 |
|---|---|
| Sold price | $260,000 |
| Sold date | |
| Property type | Residential |
| Beds / baths | 3 bed · 1 bath |
| Building area | 1,190 sq ft |
| Year built | 1958 |
| County | Johnson County, IA |
| Listing agent | Jane Axt, Urban Acres Real Estate |
| APN | 1014357011 |
| MLS # | 202603348 |
What is a pre-probate lead?
A pre-probate lead is a property whose owner has recently passed away but whose estate has not yet been filed with the probate court. LeadCruncher identifies these homes in Johnson County, Iowa from county death and estate records, so agents can reach heirs before the property hits the MLS.
Recently Sold Pre-Probate Property: 1118 Deforest Ave, Iowa City IA 52240
Property profile
- Address
- 1118 Deforest Ave
- City / state / ZIP
- Iowa City, IA, 52240
- County
- Johnson County
- Property type
- Residential
- Land use
- Single Family Residential
- Beds / baths
- 3 bed · 1 bath
- Year built
- 1958
- APN
- 1014357011
Mailing address
1118 Deforest Ave, Iowa City, IA 52240
Ownership & pre-probate
- Successor owner
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- Current owner
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- Date of passing
- 03/28/2022
- Assessed value
- $208,440
- MLS #
- 202603348
Numbers from this sale
A few quick comparisons we run from the recorded numbers so you can see how this sale stacks up.
- Sold price per sq ft$218Calculated from a 1,190 sq ft building and $260,000 sold price.
- Sold vs. assessed value125%Sold price was 125% of the $208,440 county-assessed value.
- Days from passing to sale1,548Time elapsed from the recorded date of passing to the sale closing date.
- Building-to-lot ratio17%Building footprint covers about 17% of the 7,187 sq ft lot.
About this pre-probate sale
Jane Axt of Urban Acres Real Estate listed 1118 Deforest Ave, Iowa City IA 52240 in Johnson County, Iowa on behalf of the successors, and IOWA REALTY represented IOWA REALTY on the buy side. They got an inherited property through pre-probate to a clean close. The home closed at $260,000. LeadCruncher is built to put agents in front of the next motivated heir before anyone else gets there.
- Jane Axt, Urban Acres Real Estate
- IOWA REALTY
Frequently asked about this sale
How much did 1118 Deforest Ave, Iowa City, IA 52240 sell for?
1118 Deforest Ave, Iowa City, IA 52240 sold for $260,000 on 06/23/2026.
When did 1118 Deforest Ave, Iowa City, IA 52240 sell?
The transfer of 1118 Deforest Ave, Iowa City, IA 52240 was recorded on in Johnson County, IA.
Who sold 1118 Deforest Ave, Iowa City, IA 52240?
1118 Deforest Ave, Iowa City, IA 52240 was listed by Jane Axt, Urban Acres Real Estate.
Who represented the buyer of 1118 Deforest Ave, Iowa City, IA 52240?
The buyer of 1118 Deforest Ave, Iowa City, IA 52240 was represented by IOWA REALTY.
What kind of property is 1118 Deforest Ave, Iowa City, IA 52240?
1118 Deforest Ave, Iowa City, IA 52240 is recorded as Residential. Its land-use classification is Single Family Residential. The record lists 3 bed · 1 bath. It was built in 1958.
How can I find more pre-probate leads near Iowa City?
LeadCruncher tracks pre-probate (also called inheritance or successor) leads across Johnson County and nationwide. Each lead is identified from county death and estate records, giving you the chance to reach heirs before the property goes on the market. Use the Find Similar Leads button above to filter by IA and start with the freshest records.
What is a pre-probate lead?
A pre-probate lead is a property whose owner has recently passed away but whose estate has not yet been filed with the probate court. LeadCruncher identifies these homes in Johnson County, Iowa from county death and estate records, so agents can reach heirs before the property hits the MLS.
Public records and inheritance references
Independent sources for anything on this page. The Johnson County, Iowa recorder is the system of record for the deed; the links below explain the pre-probate process around it.
- Public Records Online Directory
County-by-county directory of recorder, assessor, and tax collector offices across all 50 states. Useful for pulling the original deed or recorded sale.
- How heirs inherit property — Cornell Law
Overview of probate and how heirs or beneficiaries gain the legal authority to sell inherited real estate — the process behind most pre-probate leads.
- Intestate succession explained — Cornell Law
What happens when an owner dies without a will and property passes to next of kin by law — the most common pre-probate scenario.
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