Neighborhoods in Iowa City, IA

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  Walnut Ridge

  A stone sign reading "Walnut Ridge" marks the entrance to one of Iowa City's most prestigious neighborhoods, which is located less than 4 miles west of downtown. Each home has a unique architectural design, and an active Homeowner Association ensures the neighborhood always looks its best. Residents are minutes from the University of Iowa and its

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    $916K

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    $845K - $1.8M

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  Downtown Iowa City

  Downtown Iowa City is practically bursting with energy—a byproduct of its extensively curated commercial scene and close-knit partnership with the University of Iowa. "Downtown is always growing and ongoing with more and more each year," says Christopher Hunter, director of marketing at Iowa City Downtown District, a nonprofit organization

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    $571K

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    $358K - $1.3M

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  Manville Heights

  Tucked into a sharp curve of the Iowa River is Manville Heights, home to many employees of the University of Iowa and hospitals downtown that are within walking distance. Historic homes on spacious lawns with mature trees give the neighborhood a stately disposition. Despite the comparatively high cost of owning in Manville Heights, homebuyers are

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    $552K

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    $189K - $928K

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    1 Listing

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  Galway Hills

  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

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    $484K

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    $385K - $656K

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    3 Listings

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  Southwest Estates

  Four miles from the Iowa City Downtown District, Southwest Estates is a small suburban enclave removed from the city's hustle and bustle. The neighborhood is ideal for quiet strolls and family living. Most residents buy houses there for the long term. "There's not a high turnover rate. The University of Iowa and the hospital are big employers for

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    $455K

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    $430K - $523K

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    2 Listings

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  Bluffwood

  Bluffwood, tucked into the Hoover subsection of Iowa City, offers quiet suburban living at the east entrance of the 185-acre Hickory Hill Park. Nearly 400 homes, many on spacious lots, line hilly streets. The prestigious Regina Catholic Education Center is just outside the community's southwest corner. Two small retail centers can be found to the

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    $416K

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    $170K - $716K

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    2 Listings

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  Windsor Ridge

  Situated on Iowa City's eastern border, Windsor Ridge marks the culmination of decades of eastward expansion from downtown. This midsize suburban enclave features “some of the newest construction in Iowa City,” according to Realtor Monica Hayes of Lepic-Kroeger REALTORS, who’s specialized in the area since 2012. Larger-than-average homes and lots

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    $408K

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    $175K - $837K

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    4 Listings

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  Melrose

  Melrose is just outside one of the state's most populous cities, which has a rich history, excellent arts and a growing dining scene. Still, it manages to feel like a small college town. Tailgating from sporting events takes over the streets, students walking to class set the pace of traffic and school pride runs deep in Iowa City, especially in

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    $404K

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    $286K - $550K

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    1 Listing

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  Normandy

  Normandy is a sleepy suburb two miles northwest of the Iowa City Downtown District and 1-½ miles north of the University of Iowa and its medical center. "Because of the proximity to UI and the hospital and clinics, this area has many folks who work there and walk, bike ride or take their scooters to work," says Realtor Daphne Patton, who sells

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    $378K

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    $279K - $1.2M

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    1 Listing

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  Shimek

  It's fitting that Shimek was named after Bohumil Shimek, an influential naturalist and early-1900s botany professor at the University of Iowa. The wooded community sits along the northern edge of Iowa City, with homes surrounded by mature trees and protected forests. The centrally-located Shimek Elementary School gives the area a family-friendly

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    $361K

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    $289K - $1.1M

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    2 Listings

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  Peninsula Area

  Peninsula Area is as much a concept as a neighborhood — around 400 houses and condos and branching off from a single access road into dense stands of trees. Sandwiched between parks to the north and south, bounded by the river in the south and west, the neighborhood is a nature lover's dream. Golf fairways, parks and water views are close to home,

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    $358K

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    $211K - $709K

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    13 Listings

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  Morningside Glendale

  Morningside Glendale draws homebuyers who want quiet suburban living just 2 miles east of the Iowa City Downtown District, an arts and entertainment hub. With almost no commercial development, the community offers single-family homes, park access and a highly rated high school. "It's an established, mature neighborhood with easy access to a lot of

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    $343K

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    $263K - $649K

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  Bryn Mawr Heights

  Hidden in Iowa City’s west side between U.S. Highway 218 and The University of Iowa is the modest community of Bryn Mawr Heights. Less busy than campus and downtown, yet not as removed as the city’s outermost suburbs, the neighborhood strikes a unique balance between domestic solitude and urban walkability. Sidewalk-accessible amenities nearby

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    $340K

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    $326K - $442K

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  College Hill

  Locals only know where Downtown Iowa City ends and College Hill begins when off-campus housing starts popping up past the Iowa City Farmers Market. "It's in the name. It's where a lot of college students live, and there's even some sorority houses that circle around College Green Park," says Taylor Blazeck, Realtor with Urban Acres Real Estate and

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    $339K

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    $199K - $1.1M

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    5 Listings

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  Longfellow

  Longfellow is home to a long list of buildings on the National Register of Historic Places and a welcoming community that gathers for picnics and celebrations. Kids bike on the streets, and neighbors wave to each other while tending their lawns in the self-described "front porch neighborhood." Other than apartment buildings and some housing for

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    $333K

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    $211K - $808K

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    6 Listings

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  Washington Hills

  Washington Hills, a long-established Iowa City suburb, may not stand out against the crowd, but it doesn't shy away from the fact. Whit Lovelace, an Iowa native and Realtor at Urban Acres Real Estate, says, "The neighborhood makeup — I can't think of anything I would call extreme, and I think that's an asset." Residents appreciate having a

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    $320K

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    $110K - $802K

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  Goosetown

  Goosetown, just north of Downtown Iowa City, has an unusual name with historical origins. "The Czech immigrants who settled the neighborhood in the 1850s often kept geese and chickens in their yards in what, now, we would probably call backyard or small-scale urban farmsteading," says Emily Farber, area expert and Realtor at Lepic-Kroeger

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    $313K

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    $137K - $585K

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  Pepperwood

  As Iowa City slowly expands south and east, neighborhoods fill the space that was once farmland and empty fields. Pepperwood is one of those pocket neighborhoods south of U.S. Route 6 that were built in the 1980s when the city grew substantially. Basketball hoops hang over cement roads filled with kids riding bikes and joggers running laps.

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    $286K

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    $227K - $368K

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  Eastside

  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

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    $279K

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    $172K - $520K

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  Ty N Cae

  Tucked into one of Iowa City's edges is the lushly green community of Ty N Cae. Bordered by two large parks, the neighborhood is known to be close-knit and tranquil. "People watch out for each other, says Judy Pfohl, president of the neighborhood association and longtime resident. "You feel safe doing things in the neighborhood, even walking to

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    $275K

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    $167K - $396K

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  Oak Grove

  Oak Grove provides its residents direct access to all of Iowa City's entertainment and cultural offerings, including its museums, college sporting events and music festivals. The neighborhood is a mile south of the Iowa City Downtown District. Most of the houses were developed between the turn of the century and the 1950s. "Oak Grove is a very

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    $269K

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    $206K - $667K

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    3 Listings

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  Wetherby

  Named after a famed Iowa City photographer, the Wetherby neighborhood offers a quiet place to settle southeast of Iowa City. It's adjacent to a very popular park and connects to other outdoor recreation spots. Retail hubs are easily accessible on both sides of the community, and downtown is just 3 miles up the highway. Students can be zoned for

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    $268K

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    $171K - $402K

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  Creekside

  Creekside is a quiet community roughly 1-1/2 miles outside Downtown Iowa City surrounded by schools. As students trek to get an education, residents can head by car, bus, bike or foot to two major retail centers along the neighborhood's borders. For fresh air and a connection to nature, the area offers plentiful gardens in its two main green

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    $243K

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    $143K - $446K

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  Lucas Farms

  Though small, Lucas Farms is a neighborhood that is big on history. The neighborhood sits in the southeast end of Iowa City, between Route 6 and a train track. It takes its name from Robert Lucas, Iowa's first governor. He and his family owned a farm that covered most of the area, hence the "Farms" half of the current name. Established in 1844 –

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    $233K

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    $170K - $432K

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  Grant Wood

  Grant Wood, about 3 miles southeast of Downtown Iowa City, is named after the famous artist best known for his painting “American Gothic.” Wood lived in Iowa City, where he created artists' colonies in the 1920s and '30s. His legacy lives on at the University of Iowa, while the neighborhood retains his memory through its name and elementary

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    $224K

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    $75K - $333K

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    13 Listings

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