$169,900
SOLD AUG 10, 2020

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

$145 Per Sq Ft

36 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Balcony
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Property is near schools
  • City High School Rated A-
  • Park
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet or more

About This Home

As of August 2022

Not your typical condo! 1st floor offers zero entry w/elevator from TWO DEDICATED garage parking spaces! Open floor-plan w/LVT in main living area, corner gas fireplace, slider to balcony, b'fast bar & eat-in area. Split bedrooms designed for privacy. Master w/private bath, slider to generous balcony & laundry room (washer & dryer stay). Quiet back side of bldg, with raised balcony, feels like second floor! Located on busline across from Hickory Hill Pk, w/easy access to downtown IC, shopping, & I-80!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mike Jensen

Lepic-Kroeger, REALTORS Listed on: 06/23/2020

Lepic-Kroeger, REALTORS

Last Buyer's Agent

Cindy Clark

Urban Acres Real Estate

Urban Acres Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,282

Year Built

  • Built in 2005

HOA Fees

  • $145 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces

Interior Spaces

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

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • 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 and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Internet Available
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Stepless Entry
  • Balcony

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1012265001

Community Details

Overview

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

Recreation

  • Park

Building Details

  • Security

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,282

Year Built

Built in 2005

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$145 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: SINGLE FAMILY/ACREAGE
  • Total Sq Ft: 1169
  • Homebuilder: Hodge
  • Owner Name L F Mi: Arnold
  • Ownership Type: Condo Attached
  • Photo Code: Broker Provided
  • Remarks: Check with ICCSD to verify school boundaries.
  • Year Built: 2005
  • Zero Step Entry: Yes
  • Tax Year Report: 2018
  • Subdivision: Hickory Grove Condominium
  • Directions: Rochester Ave East, North (left) on 1st Ave. Or Scott Blvd to 1st Ave. Furthest building to North. (Not building along Rochester Ave)
  • L O1 Dues Paid: y
  • S O1 Dues Paid: y
  • Amenities: Park, Security, Street Lights, Close to Shopping, Close to School, On Bus Line
  • Fireplace Type Location: In Living Room, Gas
  • Interior R: Cable Available, Ceiling-9+ ft
  • Kitchen Breakfast R: Breakfast Bar, Kit/Dining Rm Comb
  • Lot Description R: None/Condo
  • Possession R: Negotiable
  • Possible Finance R: Cash, Conventional
  • Stories Style R: 1 Story
  • Remarks2: Not your typical condo! 1st floor offers zero entry w/elevator from TWO DEDICATED garage parking spaces! Open floor-plan w/LVT in main living area, corner gas fireplace, slider to balcony, b'fast bar & eat-in area. Split bedrooms designed for privacy. Master w/private bath, slider to generous balcony & laundry room (washer & dryer stay). Quiet back side of bldg, with raised balcony, feels like second floor! Located on busline across from Hickory Hill Pk, w/easy access to downtown IC, shopping, & I-80!
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
  • Elevators: Yes
  • 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: Main, Laundry Closet
  • Mstr Br Level: Main
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Number of Main Level Full Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Balcony

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Spaces: 2 Cars

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 1740
  • Condo Level: 1
  • Fees Include: Bldg&Liability Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Garbage Pickup, Grounds Maintenance, Mgmt Fee, 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: Residential

Tax Info

  • Gross Tax County City: 3272
  • 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
$203,405

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$19,905
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.75%

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: 202004013

Iowa City Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 1012265001