Welcome to 448 Samoa Drive – Where Comfort Meets Convenience! Step into this beautifully updated 2-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom condo featuring a warm and welcoming open-concept layout, complete with a charming wood-burning fireplace on the main level. Tucked away in a desirable residential neighborhood, this home offers the perfect balance of privacy and accessibility. Perfectly situated just minutes from UIHC, Kinnick Stadium, and West High School, this condo offers exceptional convenience. With direct access to the bus line, commuting is a breeze. Enjoy being close to downtown Iowa City, a variety of restaurants, shopping, parks, and Finkbine Golf Course. Upstairs, the spacious primary bedroom includes a walk-in closet and private access to a full bathroom. Both bedrooms offer generous closet space, and the upstairs laundry adds everyday convenience. Recent updates include brand-new carpet (2024) and fresh paint throughout—move-in ready from day one! Enjoy the benefits of low-maintenance living in this move-in ready condo, complete with your own private outdoor area and all the appliances are included! Full of charm and thoughtful updates, this affordable gem is a must-see!
Sold for $162,500
$162,500
448 Samoa Dr, Iowa City, IA 52246
2beds
1,224sqft
Condominium, Residential
Built in 1978
-- sqft lot
$164,600 Zestimate®
$133/sqft
$1,437 Estimated rent
Home value
$164,600
$156,000 - $173,000
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Open-concept layoutPrivate outdoor areaGenerous closet spaceUpstairs laundryCharming wood-burning fireplace
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Listed by:
John Smith 563-920-8667,
Ruhl&Ruhl, Realtors
Bought with:
Edge Realty Group
Source: Iowa City Area AOR,MLS#: 202503048
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range Or Oven, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Water Softener Owned
- Laundry: Laundry Closet, Upper Level
Features
- Other
- Flooring: Carpet, LVP
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,224
- Total interior livable area: 1,224 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,224
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Guest, Off Street
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 1017232008
- Zoning: Residential
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium, Residential
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Frame, Vinyl, Wood
- Foundation: Slab
Condition
- Year built: 1978
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Green energy
- Indoor air quality: Active Radon
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Pet Policy, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Near Shopping, Close To School, Near Public Transport
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Westwinds Condominiums
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Facilities Fee, Trash, Maintenance Grounds, Management, Street Maintenance
- HOA fee: $2,400 annually
Location
- Region: Iowa City
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $133/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $146,990
- Annual tax amount: $2,334
- Date on market: 5/8/2025
- Listing terms: Conventional,Cash
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/14/2025 | Sold | $162,500+1.6%$133/sqft |
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| 6/9/2025 | Pending sale | $160,000$131/sqft |
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| 5/8/2025 | Listed for sale | $160,000+19.5%$131/sqft |
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| 12/6/2021 | Sold | $133,900+10.7%$109/sqft |
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| 6/11/2019 | Sold | $121,000+0.9%$99/sqft |
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| 4/16/2019 | Pending sale | $119,900$98/sqft |
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| 3/16/2019 | Price change | $119,900-4%$98/sqft |
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| 3/5/2019 | Listed for sale | $124,900+19%$102/sqft |
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| 1/6/2016 | Sold | $105,000-2.7%$86/sqft |
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| 12/16/2015 | Pending sale | $107,900$88/sqft |
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| 10/15/2015 | Listing removed | $975$1/sqft |
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| 10/13/2015 | Listed for rent | $975$1/sqft |
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| 7/29/2015 | Price change | $107,900-0.9%$88/sqft |
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| 7/27/2015 | Price change | $108,900-0.9%$89/sqft |
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| 7/10/2015 | Price change | $109,900-1.4%$90/sqft |
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| 6/7/2015 | Price change | $111,500-0.9%$91/sqft |
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| 5/11/2015 | Listed for sale | $112,500-1.7%$92/sqft |
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| 4/9/2015 | Listing removed | $114,500$94/sqft |
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| 3/31/2015 | Price change | $114,500-2.1%$94/sqft |
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| 3/20/2015 | Listed for sale | $117,000+15.8%$96/sqft |
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| 7/28/2010 | Sold | $101,000-1.9%$83/sqft |
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| 4/10/2010 | Listed for sale | $103,000+11.4%$84/sqft |
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| 5/2/2005 | Sold | $92,500$76/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,368 -6.4% | $146,990 +9.3% |
| 2024 | $2,530 -3.9% | $134,500 |
| 2023 | $2,633 +4.7% | $134,500 +10.7% |
| 2022 | $2,516 -3.2% | $121,490 |
| 2021 | $2,598 +1.9% | $121,490 +1.1% |
| 2020 | $2,550 +19.2% | $120,130 |
| 2019 | $2,140 | $120,130 +13.4% |
| 2018 | $2,140 +1.3% | $105,910 |
| 2017 | $2,112 -0.7% | $105,910 +0.6% |
| 2016 | $2,126 +2.2% | $105,260 |
| 2015 | $2,080 +2.2% | $105,260 +2.4% |
| 2014 | $2,036 | $102,790 |
| 2012 | -- | $102,790 |
| 2011 | -- | $102,790 +5.9% |
| 2009 | -- | $97,080 |
| 2008 | -- | $97,080 +28.9% |
| 2005 | $1,240 +2.8% | $75,300 |
| 2004 | $1,206 -3.7% | $75,300 +2.5% |
| 2003 | $1,252 +4.3% | $73,440 |
| 2002 | $1,200 +13.9% | $73,440 +11.8% |
| 2001 | $1,054 | $65,710 |
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Neighborhood: 52246
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Norman Borlaug Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.7 mi
- 5/10Northwest Junior High SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2 mi
- 8/10West Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Borlaug
- Middle: Northwest
- High: West
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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