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Tiffin

Tiffin

Located in Johnson County

$377,024 Average Value
$181 Average Price per Sq Ft
89 Homes For Sale

Tiffin offers quick commutes and new homes in a growing community

Iowa City and Coralville have grown steadily over the years, and that growth has reached Tiffin, a largely residential community tucked between Interstate 380 and I-80. “It's an up-and-coming, fast-growing bedroom community to Iowa City and Coralville,” says Jill Armstrong, a broker with Skogman Realty with nearly 30 years of real estate experience. “It’s a nice little community with a slower pace of life. We ran out of land in Coralville and Iowa City has stuff on the far east side, so they’re putting up new restaurants” and housing in Tiffin, she says. Tiffin has a CAP Index Crime Score of 2 out of 10, which is lower than the national score of 4 out of 10.

Tiffin is home to around 7,000 people.
Tiffin is home to around 7,000 people.
Newer Tiffin neighborhoods blend seamlessly with the historic parts of town.
Newer Tiffin neighborhoods blend seamlessly with the historic parts of town.
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Newly built single-family homes, townhouses and condos

Although Tiffin was platted in 1867, new construction makes up most of the available housing along the community’s rolling terrain. The median year built is 2016, and freshly constructed homes, townhouses, and condos are plentiful, as well as lots in developing housing additions. There are some older National, Victorian, cottage and ranch-style homes, but the market is saturated with new, Craftsman-inspired designs with New Traditional influences. The median townhouse price is about $320,000, higher than the Coralville median of $230,000. The single-family median sale price is roughly $340,000, on par with Coralville and higher than Iowa City’s median of $300,000.

Older homes in the center of Tiffin have great character and curb-appeal.
Older homes in the center of Tiffin have great character and curb-appeal.
New homes in Tiffin range from three to five bedrooms and are often custom builds.
New homes in Tiffin range from three to five bedrooms and are often custom builds.
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Clear Creek Amana Community School District serves students

Students may attend Clear Creek Amana Community School District, which receives a B rating from Niche and serves about 3,000 students. Kindergarteners and first graders may start at C-plus-rated Tiffin Elementary before moving on to B-plus-rated Oak Hill Elementary for second and third grade. East Ridge Elementary serves fourth and fifth graders and is currently unrated by Niche. Kids in sixth through eighth grade attend Clear Creek Amana Middle School, which receives a B. Clear Creek Amana High School, rated B, offers internships, job shadowing and apprenticeships with local businesses, plus dual credit courses through Kirkwood Community College. Coralville has private Christian, Islamic and nonsectarian schools.

Clear Creek Amana School District is known for academic excellence and a strong student to teacher ratio.
Clear Creek Amana School District is known for academic excellence and a strong student to teacher ratio.
The campus of Clear Creek Amana High and Middle Schools contains every athletic field.
The campus of Clear Creek Amana High and Middle Schools contains every athletic field.
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Easy access to Interstate 380 makes commuting a breeze

Interstate 380 and I-80 are within minutes of most homes, making commutes to nearby cities easy. “It’s five minutes from Coralville and 15 minutes from the University of Iowa,” Armstrong says. “You’re two minutes from the interstate, so it’s a convenient location.” Iowa City is also home to UI Health Care Medical Center. Cedar Rapids is about 20 miles away. Locals can get to Des Moines and its international airport in about 100 miles on I-80.

Tiffin residents have immediate access to Interstates 80 and 380 which lead to Iowa City and Cedar Rapids.
Tiffin residents have immediate access to Interstates 80 and 380 which lead to Iowa City and Cedar Rapids.
The University of Iowa Hospital is a regional medical center and large employer.
The University of Iowa Hospital is a regional medical center and large employer.
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Outdoor adventure at Kent Park and biking on the Clear Creek Trail

City Park is the city’s largest with a splash pad, playground and ball fields. A $5 pass is required for the connected dog park. A few miles from town, Kent Park spans more than 1,000 acres with a 27-acre lake for fishing, kayaking and swimming, plus camping, hiking and cross-country skiing. The Clear Creek Trail connects Tiffin to Iowa City and will soon expand to Kent Park. PinSeekers is a Top Golf-style complex with a driving range, putting course, sports simulators and mini bowling. “That is a big draw. People go there all the time for that,” Armstrong says. A new recreation center in the works near Tiffin Elementary School will feature multi-use sports courts, an indoor turf area, fitness rooms and community spaces. Coralville Reservoir offers boating, fishing and swimming a few miles north.

The outdoor recreation opportunities around Tiffin are endless.
The outdoor recreation opportunities around Tiffin are endless.
PinSeekers is a golf destination , but also offers a restaurant and bar as well as a bowling alley.
PinSeekers is a golf destination , but also offers a restaurant and bar as well as a bowling alley.
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Growing restaurant options plus shopping in nearby Coralville

Tiffin is mostly residential, but more restaurants are coming to the area. The New York mixed-use development has apartments with businesses and restaurants on the first floor, including Casa Tequila, a favorite for margaritas and Mexican staples. There are casual sit-down spots like Bryant’s Off 6 and Back Berner Bar and Grill, and Fareway has groceries covered. About 5 miles south, Walker Homestead Farm and Winery has harvest-to-barrel wines in a picturesque setting. Residents are within a 10-minute drive of shops and restaurants in Coralville, including the Coral Ridge Mall, which has more than 100 stores and the Iowa Children’s Museum.

The Mexican staples and chef creations at Casa Tequila keep Tiffin residents satisfied.
The Mexican staples and chef creations at Casa Tequila keep Tiffin residents satisfied.
Coral Ridge Mall has dozens of stores, a movie theater, and an indoor ice rink.
Coral Ridge Mall has dozens of stores, a movie theater, and an indoor ice rink.
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Tiffin Rec Fest has fun for the whole family

In August, Tiffin Rec Fest gets residents active with a day full of friendly competitions, kids activities, vendor booths, live entertainment and a beer tent. Kids and adults alike can compete in sports leagues through the city’s parks and recreation department. Residents are only 15 minutes from cheering on the University of Iowa Hawkeyes and other events in Iowa City.

Tiffin has several houses of worship, including Methodist, United Methodist and nondenominational churches.

The baseball and softball fields of Tiffin City Park hosts little league and adult rec league games.
The baseball and softball fields of Tiffin City Park hosts little league and adult rec league games.
Kinnick Stadium, home of the Iowa Hawkeyes, is mere minutes from Tiffin.
Kinnick Stadium, home of the Iowa Hawkeyes, is mere minutes from Tiffin.
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Area Facts

Number of Homes
2,023
Number of Homes for Sale
89
Median Year Built
2016
Months of Supply
2.60
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,054
Above the national average
1,931
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,905
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,523
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
10,454

Open Houses

  • Saturday, May 2
    Open Sat 10:30AM - 12PM

    601 Gentry Ln, Tiffin, IA 52340

    $459,900

    • 4 Beds
    • 3 Baths
    • 2,748 Sq Ft
    • 601 Gentry Ln
    • New 9 days ago

    Spacious, thoughtfully designed, and exceptionally well maintained, this home offers the kind of layout that truly supports everyday living. Oversized bedrooms and expansive living areas provide flexibility for both relaxing and entertaining, while solid wood doors throughout add a level of quality and craftsmanship that’s hard to find. The split-bedroom floorplan creates a natural sense of

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    Monica Hayes
    Lepic-Kroeger, REALTORS
    (319) 323-7537
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  • Saturday, May 2
    Open Sat 1PM - 2:30PM

    1804 Green Oak Pass, Tiffin, IA 52340

    $725,000

    • 4 Beds
    • 3 Baths
    • 2,679 Sq Ft
    • 1804 Green Oak Pass

    Welcome to 1804 Green Oak Pass, a stunning better than NEW 4 bedroom, 3 bath walkout home that sits high up on a big corner lot with great views in the highly desirable Park Place development in the heart of the charming town of Tiffin. This modern ranch offers quality finishes and craftsmanship with the perfect blend of style, functionality and comfort. This open concept home has vaulted

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    Dave Moore
    Ruhl&Ruhl, Realtors
    (319) 319-5254
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  • Saturday, May 2
    Open Sat 10:30AM - 12PM

    624 Rock Ridge Rd, Tiffin, IA 52340

    $925,000

    • 6 Beds
    • 3 Baths
    • 4,039 Sq Ft
    • 624 Rock Ridge Rd

    Welcome to your new luxury home in Park Place. This home has been meticulously designed with function and elegance in mind, and crafted with the highest standards in quality. Enter the grand foyer and view the large open space with 11' ceilings, inviting fireplace with floor to ceiling stone, complete with built-in cabinets and shelving, and a wall of windows overlooking a tranquil pond view to

    Kimberly Martinez Urban Acres Real Estate

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Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

Tiffin Has More Owners

Rental Home Trends

Number of Homes for Rent
7
Median Rent
$1,822
Median Single Family Home Rent
$1,925
Median 4 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$3,000
Median Townhouse Rent
$2,195
Median 3 Bedroom Townhouse Rent
$2,195
Median Condo Rent
$1,950

Demographics

Total Population
6,881
Median Age
34
Population under 18
29.1%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
10.8%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$97,873
Above the national average
$79,597
Average Household Income
$103,999

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
93.9%
College Graduates
39.6%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
12.4%
% Population in Labor Force
79.7%
Above the national average
64.9%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
39''
Average Winter Low Temperature
12°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
35''

Area Factors

Fairly friendly

Bike Score®®

40 / 100

Somewhat friendly

Walk Score®®

30 / 100

Not friendly

Transit Score®®

0 / 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic

Local Logic measures the walkability, access to public transit and bikeability of any address. CAP Index provides objective, accurate, and consistent data to help measure, compare, and mitigate crime risks.

Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. Our sources include: Accuweather, Public Records and Neustar. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.
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