Why Live in Bluffwood
Bluffwood, located in the Hoover subsection of Iowa City, provides a serene suburban lifestyle adjacent to the expansive 185-acre Hickory Hill Park. The neighborhood features nearly 400 homes on spacious lots, with a mix of modest ranches, two-story Colonial-inspired, New Traditional homes, and unique custom designs. Brick condominiums are also present along North First Avenue. The area is known for its rolling hills, woods, and creeks, which add to its distinct charm. Bluffwood is safer than the national average, making it a desirable place for families. The prestigious Regina Catholic Education Center, rated as the second-best Catholic high school in Iowa, is nearby, along with the highly rated City High School. Calder Park, with its playground and picnic pavilion, and the larger Hickory Hill Park offer ample recreational opportunities. The Harvest Preserve, a 100-acre member-only landscape, provides additional outdoor activities and conservation education. Residents have access to two small retail centers, with Hy-Vee, Cracken's Grill, and Wig & Pen East located just beyond the southwestern corner, and another business center one mile east featuring medical offices, fitness studios, and popular dining spots like BlackStone. Downtown Iowa City, less than 3 miles away, offers further shopping, dining, and entertainment options. Bluffwood is car-dependent, with North First and Rochester avenues serving as main thoroughfares, and Interstate 80 located under 2 miles north. Public transportation is limited to a few bus stops along Rochester Avenue, and a bike path runs along North First. For long-distance travel, Iowa City Municipal Airport is 4 miles southwest.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bluffwood a good place to live?
Bluffwood is a good place to live. Bluffwood is considered car-dependent and somewhat bikeable with minimal transit options. Bluffwood has 3 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly sparse in population with 4.5 people per acre and a median age of 43. The average household income is $117,885 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 80.7% of residents. A majority of residents in Bluffwood are home owners, with 28.6% of residents renting and 71.4% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Bluffwood can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Bluffwood neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Bluffwood?
The median home price in Bluffwood is $525,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $105,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.5%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,650 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $114K a year to afford the median home price in Bluffwood. The average household income in Bluffwood is $118K.
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Home Trends in Bluffwood, IA
On average, homes in Bluffwood, Iowa City sell after 49 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Bluffwood, Iowa City over the last 12 months is $557,500, up 108% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$557,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$579,500
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$212,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$170
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Last 12 months Home Sales
26
Median List Price
$525,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
108%
