$498,378Average Value$168Average Price per Sq Ft1Home For Sale
Convenience for commuters meets semi-private suburbia
A semi-private suburban setting combines with convenience for commuters in Galway Hills, one of Iowa City’s westernmost neighborhoods. Established in the 1990s, this entirely residential community features larger-than-average single-family homes that are removed from the city’s busy downtown and The University of Iowa campus. However, its placement at the apex of two prominent commuter routes offers quick trips to university and out-of-town workers. “It’s a great neighborhood for people who work at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics due to the quick access through Melrose,” says Realtor Adam Pretorius of Lepic-Kroger, REALTORS, a 25-year Iowa City resident. “And it has easy access to Interstate 380, which offers easy access to all area amenities within just a short drive, or for people community to other cities.” The neighborhood is also adjacent to one of Iowa’s top public high schools.
Galway Hills is a small residential neighborhood on the west side of Iowa City.
Galway Hills is an inviting Iowa City neighborhood just minutes from anywhere.
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Single-family homes on ¼-acre lots
Galway Hills comprises about 200 single-family homes on winding streets lined with sparse-to-modest tree cover. Some trees are evergreen, while deciduous ones brighten the streetscapes with reds, oranges and yellows during the fall. The houses were mainly built in the 1990s and 2000s and feature New Traditional, ranch-style and split-level designs. They tend to be about 2,450 square feet, roughly 500 over the U.S. average. Most sit on lots just over ¼ acre, some with fenced-in backyards, others backing up to shared green spaces or wooded ponds. Due to their recent construction and considerable square footage, homes are typically valued at about $120,000 over the Iowa City norm. Prices start in the low $300,000s, which might get a four-bedroom, roughly 2,000-square-foot split-level from 2003. New Traditional homes with nearly 4,000 square feet from the late 2000s can cost up to $700,000.
Many homes in Galway Hills are relatively new, with some being built less than 10 years ago.
Newer ranches in Galway Hills can have as many as four or five bedrooms.
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Next to Iowa's top high school
West High School operates immediately east of Galway Hills, within walking distance of many residents. Niche gives West High an A-plus and calls it Iowa’s best public high school. Its 1,400-plus students regularly lead the state in standardized test scores and National Merit Scholarships. Younger students are zoned for Norman Borlaug Elementary, which is about 1 mile north of the neighborhood and has a B-plus from Niche. Northwest Junior High, rated a B, is about 3 miles north.
Norman Borlaug Elementary School is one of Iowa City's newest schools.
Northwest Junior High is one of three public middle schools in Iowa City.
Adjacent West High School is rated as one of the top high schools in the state.
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At the corner of Melrose and U.S. 218
Melrose Avenue — one of Iowa City’s primary thoroughfares — and Route 218 both run alongside Galway Hills and intersect at its northwest corner. Melrose offers a direct route east to The University of Iowa, leading straight to Kinnick Stadium for Hawkeyes football games. University faculty and those who work at its large medical campus frequently commute via Melrose. Meanwhile, Route 218 — part of Avenue of the Saints, a highway connecting St. Louis to St. Paul — connects to I-380 and serves commuters headed outside Iowa City. “We have a lot of people who work in Cedar Rapids, so there’s a lot of traffic between the two cities: some going up there and some coming to us,” Pretorius says.
Highway 218 connects to Interstates 80 and 380, giving access to Cedar Rapids and Davenport.
Galway Hills sits at the interchange of Melrose Avenue and Hwy 218.
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Four miles from Coral Ridge Mall
Galway Hills residents are about a 4-mile drive from Coral Ridge Mall, a large indoor shopping center featuring an ice rink and a movie theater. Smaller commercial areas nearby include Walden Square about ½ mile east, which includes a Fareway Meat & Grocery supermarket. A few doors down is Java House Coffee Roasters, part of a small Iowa chain serving house-roasted coffee in a chic, relaxing setting. Big-name retailers within 3 miles of Galway Hills include Walmart Supercenter and Menards.
The expansive Coral Ridge Mall is jus minutes away from Galway Hills.
The ice rink at Coral Ridge Mall is open year round for open skating, hockey, and other events.
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Gym space and a public golf course nearby
The University of Iowa operates a large athletic complex just north of Galway Hills. Its Hawkeye Tennis & Recreation Complex offers memberships to the public and features 20 tennis courts, fitness rooms and indoor turf fields. Just south of the complex, Hawkeyes fans can watch the university’s women’s soccer and field hockey teams play. Golfers can head about 1 mile east on Melrose to play 18 holes or hit the driving range at the public Finkbine Golf Course.
Galway Hills residents can become members at nearby Hawkeye Tennis & Recreation Complex.
Galway Hills shares topography with Finkbine: rolling hills and mature trees.
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Noise pollution near Route 218
Noise levels in Galway Hills are generally mild. However, homes backing up to Route 218 may experience increased noise pollution.
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Transit
Airport
The Eastern Iowa
30 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Galway Hills
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Galway Hills Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Galway Hills, Iowa City sell after 18 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Galway Hills, Iowa City over the last 12 months is $525,000, up 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$393,949
Median Sale Price
$525,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$442,500
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$325,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
9%
Last 12 months Home Sales
5
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
5%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$168
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
244
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
2004
Months of Supply
2.40
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,617
Significantly above the national average
1,924
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
11,107
Distribution of Home Values
Source: Public Records
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
786
Median Age
37
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$59,999
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$87,355
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
88.9%
College Graduates
53.4%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
24.6%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
66.6%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
39''
Average Winter Low Temperature
12°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
30''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
39/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
8/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
27/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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