$183,500
SOLD AUG 10, 2022

470 N 1st Ave Unit 101 Iowa City, IA 52245

Bluffwood Neighborhood
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,169 Sq Ft
3,049 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$157 Per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
  • City High School Rated A-
  • Property is near schools
  • Forced Air Heating System

About This Home

As of August 2022

This Condo just gets better and better. Fresh paint on all the walls and ceiling too. New carpets in the bedrooms with hard surface flooring in the living area. Newer washer and dryer to stay. 1st floor for easy access and a north view for ascetics. Shopping to the south and Hickory Hill Park to the north. 2 parking places come with this wonderful unit. There is an elevator in the unit to make moving or shopping a breeze! Move in ready.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Whit Lovelace

Urban Acres Real Estate Listed on: 06/24/2022

Urban Acres Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Daphne Patton

Urban Acres Real Estate Corridor

Urban Acres Real Estate Corridor

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,282

Year Built

  • Built in 2005

HOA Fees

  • $165 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces

Home Design

  • Frame Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,169 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Location

  • Property is near schools
  • Property is near shops
  • Property is near a bus stop

Schools

  • Lemme Elementary School
  • Southeast Middle School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Internet Available
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • Property is zoned RM 12

Community Details

  • Association fees include bldg&liability insurance, exterior maintenance, garbage pickup, grounds maintenance, mgmt fee, pest control/termite, reserve fund
  • Built by Hodge
  • Hickory Grove Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1012265001

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,282

Year Built

Built in 2005

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$165 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: SINGLE FAMILY/ACREAGE
  • Total Sq Ft: 1169
  • Homebuilder: Hodge
  • Owner Name L F Mi: Sara L. Nightingale
  • Ownership Type: Condo Attached
  • Photo Code: Complete
  • Remarks: August 8th is the ideal closing date. This offer subject to a specific purchase. Go to westwindsrealestate.com/hoa/hickory-grove/ for condo information.
  • Year Built: 2005
  • Tax Year Report: 2020
  • Subdivision: HICKORY GROVE
  • Directions: NE corner of 1st Ave and Rochester.
  • L O1 Dues Paid: y
  • S O1 Dues Paid: y
  • Amenities: Neighborhood Assoc., Pet Policy, Close to Shopping, Close to School, On Bus Line
  • Basement Remarks: 2660
  • Fireplace Type Location: In Living Room, Gas
  • Interior R: Cable Available, Ceiling-9+ ft
  • Kitchen Breakfast R: Breakfast Bar
  • Lot Description R: None/Condo
  • Possession R: Negotiable
  • Possible Finance R: Cash, Conventional
  • Stories Style R: Condo/Single Level
  • Remarks2: This Condo just gets better and better. Fresh paint on all the walls and ceiling too. New carpets in the bedrooms with hard surface flooring in the living area. Newer washer and dryer to stay. 1st floor for easy access and a north view for ascetics. Shopping to the south and Hickory Hill Park to the north. 2 parking places come with this wonderful unit. There is an elevator in the unit to make moving or shopping a breeze! Move in ready.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Icemaker Line, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
  • Number Bedrooms Main: 2
  • Sq Ft Above: 1169
  • Total Full Baths: 2
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Laundry Location: Laundry Closet, 1st Floor
  • Mstr Br Level: Main
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Number of Main Level Full Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Frame
  • ExteriorFeatures: Deck

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Spaces: 2 Cars

Utilities

  • Internet: Yes
  • Water Sewer: City Sewer, City Water
  • Heating Cooling: Gas, Forced Air

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 1980
  • Condo Level: 1
  • Fees Include: Bldg&Liability Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Garbage Pickup, Grounds Maintenance, Mgmt Fee, Pest Control/Termite, Reserve Fund

Schools

  • Elementary School: Lemme
  • Middle School: Southeast
  • High School: City
  • High School: City
  • Jr Middle School: Southeast
  • Elementary School: Lemme

Lot Info

  • Acreage: 0
  • Geo Subdivision: IA
  • Lot Dimensions: condo
  • Zoning: RM 12

Tax Info

  • Gross Tax County City: 3500
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1012265001

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 24, 2022
Closed on
Aug 3, 2022
Sold by
Nightingale Sara L
Bought by
Collins Malvene E and Ward Margaret
Seller's Agent
Whit Lovelace
Urban Acres Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Daphne Patton
Urban Acres Real Estate Corridor
List Price
$183,500
Sold Price
$183,500
Views
2
Current Estimated Value
$195,014

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$11,514
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.73%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 11, 2021
Closed on
Jun 15, 2021
Sold by
Dunbar Randi J
Bought by
Nightgale Sara L
Seller's Agent
Terrence Sobotta
Iowa Realty
Buyer's Agent
Whit Lovelace
Urban Acres Real Estate
List Price
$174,999
Sold Price
$171,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$3,499
-2%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.06%
Original Mortgage
$154,350
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 23, 2020
Closed on
Aug 5, 2020
Sold by
Arnold Mark A and Diaz Arnold An
Bought by
Dunbar Randi J
Seller's Agent
Mike Jensen
Lepic-Kroeger, REALTORS
Buyer's Agent
Cindy Clark
Urban Acres Real Estate
List Price
$169,900
Sold Price
$169,900

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.11%
Original Mortgage
$152,910
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 15, 2016
Closed on
Apr 11, 2016
Sold by
Hernandez Jasmine and Bribriesco Andrew W
Bought by
Arnold Mark A and Diaz Arnold Ana M
Seller's Agent
Julie Dancer
LEPIC-KROEGER CORRIDOR, REALTORS
Buyer's Agent
Donald Fieldhouse
Cedar Rapids Area Association of REALTORS
List Price
$149,900
Sold Price
$146,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$3,400
-2.27%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.48%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 3, 2011
Sold by
Seavy Michele and Seavy Michelle K
Bought by
Hernandez Jasmine and Bribriesco Andrew W

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$106,500
Interest Rate
4.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $183,500 Anderson Steven C
Warranty Deed $171,500 None Available
Warranty Deed $170,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $146,500 None Available
Warranty Deed $142,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $154,350 New Conventional
Previous Owner $152,910 New Conventional
Previous Owner $106,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $27,480 New Conventional
Previous Owner $109,920 New Conventional
Previous Owner $20,610 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/10/2022 08/10/22 Sold $183,500 0.0% $157 / Sq Ft
06/24/2022 06/24/22 For Sale $183,500 +7.0% $157 / Sq Ft
06/17/2021 06/17/21 Sold $171,500 -0.9% $147 / Sq Ft
03/24/2021 03/24/21 Price Changed $172,999 -1.1% $148 / Sq Ft
03/11/2021 03/11/21 For Sale $174,999 +3.0% $150 / Sq Ft
08/10/2020 08/10/20 Sold $169,900 0.0% $145 / Sq Ft
07/29/2020 07/29/20 Pending -- -- --
06/23/2020 06/23/20 For Sale $169,900 +16.0% $145 / Sq Ft
04/13/2016 04/13/16 Sold $146,500 -2.3% $125 / Sq Ft
04/13/2016 04/13/16 Pending -- -- --
02/15/2016 02/15/16 For Sale $149,900 -- $128 / Sq Ft
Source: Iowa City Area Association of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $3,282 $174,490 $14,500 $159,990
2023 $3,378 $174,490 $14,500 $159,990
2022 $3,226 $164,770 $14,500 $150,270
2021 $3,500 $164,770 $14,500 $150,270
2020 $3,500 $161,890 $14,500 $147,390
2019 $3,272 $161,890 $14,500 $147,390
2018 $3,272 $148,950 $12,890 $136,060
2017 $3,238 $148,950 $12,890 $136,060
2016 $2,832 $140,080 $12,890 $127,190
2015 $2,832 $140,080 $12,890 $127,190
2014 $2,684 $132,790 $12,890 $119,900
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Iowa City Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 202203759

Iowa City Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 1012265001