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  • $585,000

    221 E College St APT 901, Iowa City, IA 52240

    1beds
    1,075sqft
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    $4,901/mo
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    Condominium, Residential
    Built in 2004
    -- sqft lot
    $562,300 Zestimate®
    $544/sqft
    $685/mo HOA

    What's special

    Walk-in closetFresh paintOpen conceptBreathtaking city viewsPrimary bedroom suiteStainless steel appliancesMaple cabinetry
    Iowa City Downtown living at its finest. This 9th floor, 1 bed, 2 bath condo at Plaza Towers is sure to impress. In the heart of it all, you’ll enjoy the open concept with polished concrete floors, maple cabinetry and floor-to-ceiling windows with Northern views. Kitchen offers stainless steel appliances, new refrigerator, and the large island serves as the hub for entertaining guests. Relax in the seamless living and dining area with new lighting with option of hue, fresh paint and breathtaking city views. Even better, step outside to your very own balcony, overlooking downtown Iowa City. The Northern balcony allows you front seat access to all of Iowa City’s events from Friday night concert series to Fourth of July fireworks! Primary bedroom suite includes a walk-in closet, tiled shower and access to balcony. Other amenities include laundry room w/washer and dryer and one assigned parking space in underground parking garage, near the elevator with extra storage. Don’t forget a gym on third floor with a discounted membership and the building is pet friendly! Step outside to all the city’s finest restaurants, including Bread Garden-a full grocery store or Formosa for dinner. Walk to campus, cambus/city bus or walk to shops downtown and entertainment including Englert, Riverside theatre, Filmscene, or outdoor summer movies!
    25 days
    286
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    Likely to sell faster than

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Tracy Adams 319-321-9269,

    Edge Realty Group

    Source: Iowa City Area AOR,MLS#: 202604909MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 1
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      Rooms
      • Room types: Living Room Dining Room Combo, Primary Bath
      Heating
      • Forced Air
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Appliances
      • Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range Or Oven, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
      • Laundry: Main Level, Laundry Closet
      Features
      • Other, Elevator, Primary On Main Level, Zero Step Entry, Breakfast Bar, Kitchen Island
      • Flooring: Concrete
      • Has fireplace: No
      • Fireplace features: None
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,075
      • Total interior livable area: 1,075 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 1,075
      • Finished area below ground: 0

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 1
      • Parking features: Heated Garage, On Street
      • Has attached garage: Yes
      Features
      • Exterior features: Balcony
      Details
      • Parcel number: 1010390218
      • Zoning: Residential
      • Special conditions: Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: Condo
      • Property subtype: Condominium, Residential
      • Attached to another structure: Yes
      Materials
      • Metal Sheet, Frame
      Condition
      • Year built: 2004
      Details
      • Builder name: McComas Lacina

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public
      • Utilities for property: Cable Available

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: Park, Security, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Near Shopping
      • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
      • Subdivision: Plaza Towers
      HOA
      • Has HOA: Yes
      • Services included: Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Management, Reserve Fund, Security
      • HOA fee: $8,220 annually
      Location
      • Region: Iowa City

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $544/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $507,570
      • Annual tax amount: $8,807
      • Date on market: 8/7/2026
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional

        Estimated market value

        $562,300

        $534,000 - $590,000

        $2,329/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        8/7/2026Listed for sale$585,000+0.9%$544/sqft
        Source: Iowa City Area AOR #202604909 Report a problem
        2/28/2025Sold$580,000-4.1%$540/sqft
        Source: Iowa City Area AOR #202500326 Report a problem
        2/19/2025Pending sale$605,000$563/sqft
        Source: Iowa City Area AOR #202500326 Report a problem
        10/2/2024Sold$605,000$563/sqft
        Source: Iowa City Area AOR #202402866 Report a problem
        5/16/2024Listed for sale$605,000+55.9%$563/sqft
        Source: Iowa City Area AOR #202402866 Report a problem
        3/11/2009Sold$388,000$361/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$9,534 +1.3%$507,570 +1.4%
        2024$9,415 -7.3%$500,470
        2023$10,154 +4.7%$500,470 +6.8%
        2022$9,702 -0.7%$468,470
        2021$9,770 +1.9%$468,470 +3.7%
        2020$9,592 +6.1%$451,870
        2019$9,044 $451,870 +9.8%
        2018$9,044 +10.6%$411,630 +4.5%
        2017$8,176 -1.7%$393,870 +4.1%
        2016$8,320 +2%$378,520
        2015$8,158 +3.7%$378,520 +4%
        2014$7,870 $363,860 +4.9%
        2012-- $346,870
        2011-- $346,870 +4.6%
        2009-- $331,730
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 52240

        Getting around

        93 / 100
        Walker's Paradise
        51 / 100
        Good Transit
        71 / 100
        Very Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        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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