Welcome home to this top-floor condo offering comfort, convenience, and a peaceful retreat in the heart of Iowa City. Built in 2001, this 2-bedroom, 1-bath home features an open-concept layout where the living room, dining area, and kitchen flow seamlessly together, creating an inviting space for everyday living and entertaining. Vaulted ceilings, abundant natural light, neutral finishes, and LVP flooring throughout enhance the spacious feel, while the built-in gas fireplace adds warmth and charm. Step outside to your oversized private deck surrounded by mature trees, providing shade, privacy, and the perfect place to relax. The kitchen offers ample cabinet and countertop space, and the in-unit laundry adds everyday convenience. Recent updates include a new refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, washer, dryer, bedroom ceiling fan, and updated hardware. Complete with dual front and rear entrances, a detached one-stall garage, and guest parking. Enjoy quick access to I-80, Highway 6, grocery stores, restaurants, shopping, schools, and everything Iowa City has to offer just minutes from your door. The cherry on top, carefree living with an HOA that covers lawn and snow among other things and get this, rentals are allowed!
Sold for $180,000
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$180,000
471 N 1st Ave, Iowa City, IA 52245
2beds
933sqft
Condominium, Residential
Built in 2001
-- sqft lot
$180,000 Zestimate®
$193/sqft
$1,268 Estimated rent
Home value
$180,000
$171,000 - $189,000
$1,268/mo
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Listed by:
Nicholas Gulick 319-621-9795,
Keller Williams Legacy Group,
Channing Smith 309-721-5145,
Keller Williams Legacy Group
Bought with:
Cynthia Clark
Urban Acres Real Estate
Source: Iowa City Area AOR,MLS#: 202603805
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room Dining Room Combo
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range Or Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Kitchen, Laundry Closet
Features
- High Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Primary On Main Level, Breakfast Area
- Flooring: LVP
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Factory Built, Gas, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 933
- Total interior livable area: 933 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 933
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Guest, Off Street
- Has garage: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Sprinkler System
Details
- Parcel number: 1011187011
- Zoning: Residential
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium, Residential
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Partial Brick, Vinyl, Frame
Condition
- Year built: 2001
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Close To School, Near Shopping, Near Public Transport, Park, Pet Policy, Security, Sidewalks, Street Lights
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Hickory Hills Overlook Co
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Trash, Maintenance Grounds, Management, Reserve Fund, Security
- HOA fee: $2,700 annually
Location
- Region: Iowa City
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $193/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $157,500
- Annual tax amount: $2,708
- Date on market: 6/12/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/10/2026 | Sold | $180,000+2.3%$193/sqft |
Source:  Iowa City Area AOR #202603805 Report a problem | ||
| 7/8/2026 | Pending sale | $175,900$189/sqft |
Source:  CRAAR, CDRMLS #2604050 Report a problem | ||
| 6/12/2026 | Listed for sale | $175,900+16.5%$189/sqft |
Source: Iowa City Area AOR #202603805 Report a problem | ||
| 5/9/2022 | Sold | $151,000+11.9%$162/sqft |
Source: Iowa City Area AOR #202202184 Report a problem | ||
| 4/14/2022 | Listed for sale | $135,000+16.9%$145/sqft |
Source: Iowa City Area AOR #202202184 Report a problem | ||
| 3/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 8/13/2017 | Listing removed | $115,500$124/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 5/16/2017 | Pending sale | $115,500$124/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 5/10/2017 | Listed for sale | $115,500+5%$124/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 7/31/2008 | Sold | $110,000$118/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,708 +1.3% | $157,500 +10.8% |
| 2024 | $2,674 +3.8% | $142,160 |
| 2023 | $2,576 +7.8% | $142,160 +19.6% |
| 2022 | $2,390 +5.3% | $118,830 |
| 2021 | $2,270 +2.2% | $118,830 +1.7% |
| 2020 | $2,222 +10% | $116,850 |
| 2019 | $2,020 | $116,850 +12.6% |
| 2018 | $2,020 +1.3% | $103,750 |
| 2017 | $1,994 -10.7% | $103,750 +2.2% |
| 2016 | $2,232 +2% | $101,550 |
| 2015 | $2,188 +1% | $101,550 +1.4% |
| 2014 | $2,166 | $100,160 |
| 2012 | -- | $100,160 |
| 2011 | -- | $100,160 +3.6% |
| 2009 | -- | $96,720 |
| 2008 | -- | $96,720 +6.9% |
| 2005 | $1,520 +2.8% | $90,460 |
| 2004 | $1,478 | $90,460 |
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Neighborhood: Bluffwood
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GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Horace Mann Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.2 mi
- 4/10Southeast Junior High SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.6 mi
- 6/10Iowa City High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Mann
- 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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