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"Bang for the buck" in eastern Iowa City
About 1 mile east of downtown Iowa City is Eastside, a mix of modest suburban homes within blocks of commercial areas, recreation spaces, houses of worship and other day-to-day conveniences. “Eastside is known for its quiet, tree-lined neighborhoods and close proximity to schools and everyday shopping like grocery stores, pharmacies and gas stations,” says Realtor Emily Farber of Lepic-Kroeger, REALTORS, an Iowa City-area native. “You can also find some cute independent businesses, like bakeries and an ice cream shop.” The area is also known for its relatively inexpensive home prices, which hover about $40,000 below the metro area’s average and are about ½ the U.S. average. “Eastside is a little more bang for the buck,” says Realtor Adam Pretorius, also of Lepic-Kroeger, REALTORS.
Eastside is a quiet residential neighborhood on the east side of Iowa City.
Rows of split-level homes are common throughout southern Eastside.
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From early-1900s farmhouses to 2020s New Traditionals
Eastside’s roughly 1 square mile is primarily residential, with single- and multi-family housing developments arranged mainly on winding streets. Most were built from the 1970s to the ‘90s. However, more recent constructions appear in the eastern section, reflecting Iowa City’s eastward expansion over the years. Detached homes from the late 1900s typically feature bi-level and ranch-style designs; some of the latter have Craftsman-style elements. A few farmhouses and Dutch Colonial Revival homes from the early 1900s appear in the neighborhood. Twenty-first-century constructions also have ranch-style and bi-level architecture, along with some New Traditional designs. Many single-family houses sit on wooded lots, with heavier tree cover in the backyards. One- and two-story condominiums from the 1970s to the 2000s are available in several parts of the neighborhood. Those in the Wellington Condominiums community to the southeast surround scenic ponds with fountains. Prices start in the low $100,000s for two-bedroom condos under 900 square feet and can reach $500,000 for new four-bedroom houses over 2,100 square feet.
Many of the homes in Eastside are classic ranch designs.
Modern construction is starting to become a common sight in Eastside.
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Nearly 80 acres of parkland within reach
Many Eastside residents can walk to one of three public parks for outdoor and indoor leisure and activity. Mercer Park is the neighborhood’s largest green space, filling nearly 31 acres in its southwest section. Outdoor amenities include four baseball and softball diamonds surrounding a concession stand. (City High School’s baseball teams play home games on the northeast field.) Next to the baseball facility are three tennis courts and eight pickleball courts; a soccer field and a playground are also available nearby. The park is home to the Mercer Park Aquatic Center, an indoor pool with lap lanes, a wading area and a hot tub. Attached to the aquatic center is Scanlon Gym, which features an indoor gymnasium and a game room. Court Hill Park fills about 9 acres in the neighborhood’s northern section with a playground, a basketball court and walking trails along Ralston Creek. Just east of Eastside is the 43-acre Scott Park, with mostly open fields and a 3-acre, off-leash dog park.
Scott Park near Eastside is the perfect place for a day out with the family.
Mercer Park features a beautiful playground for Eastside's children.
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Zoned for Iowa City's largest high school
Robert Lucas Elementary School operates at Eastside’s heart, across the street or down the block from dozens of homes. Just under 300 prekindergarten through sixth graders attend Lucas Elementary, which has a B-minus overall score from Niche. Southeast Junior High School sits in the neighborhood’s southeast section next to Mercer Park. It accommodates over 700 seventh and eighth graders and has a B Niche score. Older teens head just northwest of the neighborhood to City High School, which occupies a nearly 90-year-old Federal-style building. Niche gives City High an A-minus and calls it Iowa’s second-best public college-prep high school. For those seeking a private education, Willowwind School serves prekindergarten through sixth grade and enrolls about 100 children annually. Its curriculum “emphasizes social-emotional learning, the arts, and social justice in addition to core instruction,” according to its website.
Robert Lucas Elementary School serves Eastside students in grades K-5.
Eastside students continue their educations at South East Junior High.
Eastside's older students complete their primary education at City High School.
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Salvadoran eats, sweet treats and more
All residents are within a 2-mile drive of the neighborhood’s Hy-Vee supermarket, making it possible to run errands in minutes. It’s located along First Avenue to the west, adjacent to Mesa 503, a Salvadoran restaurant. Customers come back to this unassuming eatery for its popular pupusas and tamales. Across the street, Shakespeare’s Pub & Grill is a downhome bar open every day of the year to serve breakfast, wings, draft beer and its signature breaded tenderloin. Patrons can watch the big game, relax on the outdoor patio or play pool until 2 a.m. daily. Next door is Heyn’s Ice Cream, which has made and served ice cream on-site since 1989.
Hayn's Ice Cream is an Eastside institution.
Shakespeare's Pub and Grill is a classic watering hole on the Eastside.
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Straight to downtown via Muscatine Avenue
Muscatine Avenue runs east to west through Eastside’s center, taking drivers and bikers straight to downtown Iowa City. Iowa City Transit buses service several stops along Muscatine three times hourly during working hours.
Eastside is served by the Iowa City Transit bus system, which offers universal free fares.
Eastside residents love to ride Scott Park's bike trails.
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Flood risks near the creek and ponds
Homes near Ralston Creek and the ponds in Wellington Condominiums are at increased risk of flooding. Noise levels in the neighborhood are moderate, with greater activity along First Avenue.
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On average, homes in Eastside, Iowa City sell after 40 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Eastside, Iowa City over the last 12 months is $293,000, up 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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