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Sold for $1,135,000
$1,135,000
221 E College St APT 1208, Iowa City, IA 52240
2beds
1,834sqft
Condominium, Residential
Built in 2004
-- sqft lot
$1,162,900 Zestimate®
$619/sqft
$3,047 Estimated rent
Home value
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$1.09M - $1.23M
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Listed by:
Tim Conroy 319-321-3679,
Blank & McCune Real Estate
Bought with:
Edge Realty Group
Source: Iowa City Area AOR,MLS#: 202500320
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Loft, Living Room Dining Room Combo, Primary Bath
Heating
- Electric, Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Microwave, Range Or Oven, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Laundry Closet, Main Level
Features
- Elevator, Zero Step Entry, High Ceilings, Other, Breakfast Bar, Kitchen Island
- Flooring: Concrete
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Bedroom, Factory Built, Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,834
- Total interior livable area: 1,834 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,834
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Off Street
- Has attached garage: Yes
Features
- Exterior features: Balcony, Other
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Bath
Lot
- Dimensions: 12th Floor Condo
Details
- Parcel number: 1010390247
- Zoning: CB-10
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium, Residential
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Frame, Steel, Metal Sheet, Other
Condition
- Year built: 2004
Details
- Builder name: McComas Lacina Constr.
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Pet Policy, Playground, Security, Street Lights, Near Shopping
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Plaza Towers
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Trash, Reserve Fund, Security
- HOA fee: $6,960 annually
Location
- Region: Iowa City
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $619/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $982,350
- Annual tax amount: $17,329
- Date on market: 1/10/2025
- Listing terms: Conventional,Cash
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/5/2025 | Sold | $1,135,000-3.4%$619/sqft |
Source:  Iowa City Area AOR #202500320 Report a problem | ||
| 2/7/2025 | Pending sale | $1,175,000$641/sqft |
Source: Iowa City Area AOR #202500320 Report a problem | ||
| 1/11/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,175,000-6%$641/sqft |
Source: Iowa City Area AOR #202500320 Report a problem | ||
| 10/31/2024 | Listing removed | $1,250,000$682/sqft |
Source: Iowa City Area AOR #202404384 Report a problem | ||
| 7/31/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,250,000+66%$682/sqft |
Source: Iowa City Area AOR #202404384 Report a problem | ||
| 5/22/2006 | Sold | $753,000$411/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $17,354 +0.1% | $982,350 +6.6% |
| 2024 | $17,329 -6.5% | $921,200 |
| 2023 | $18,529 +4.7% | $921,200 +7.8% |
| 2022 | $17,704 -0.6% | $854,860 |
| 2021 | $17,806 +1.9% | $854,860 +2.7% |
| 2020 | $17,478 +6.4% | $832,090 |
| 2019 | $16,432 | $832,090 +10% |
| 2018 | $16,432 +1.1% | $756,460 |
| 2017 | $16,256 +1% | $756,460 +2.1% |
| 2016 | $16,098 +2% | $740,830 |
| 2015 | $15,780 +3.6% | $740,830 +4% |
| 2014 | $15,228 | $712,660 +5.4% |
| 2012 | -- | $676,060 |
| 2011 | -- | $676,060 +2.7% |
| 2009 | -- | $658,310 |
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Neighborhood: 52240
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Longfellow Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 4/10Southeast Junior High SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.9 mi
- 6/10Iowa City High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Longfellow
- Middle: Southeast
- High: City
Source: Iowa City Area AOR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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