480 Samoa Drive, IowaCity, IA 52246
Westwinds Condominium · Johnson County
Key Facts
Description
This beautifully updated 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath condo blends modern updates seamlessly with timeless charm. Just minutes from UIHC, Kinnick Stadium, shopping, dining, and entertainment, this move-in-ready home offers exceptional convenience with easy access to the bus line. Inside discover an inviting open-concept floor plan creating the perfect gathering space for relaxing or entertaining. The kitchen updated in 2025 shines with new cabinetry, stunning new quartz countertops, and a new sink, faucet, and disposal. New durable luxury vinyl plank (2025) flooring flows throughout the main living areas. Upstairs, the primary bedroom enjoys private access to the full bath, while both bedrooms feature generous closet space & newly installed closet shelving for optimal organization. The laundry located upstairs adds ease to everyday living. The bathrooms have been thoughtfully refreshed in 2025 & 2026 with new vanities, countertops, fixtures, toilets and a beautifully updated tub and surround. The outdoor space is just as appealing, with a sunny front patio complete with planter boxes & a raised garden bed, plus a private fenced rear patio with a shed. A new 2025 furnace offers peace of mind. Full of charm, thoughtful upgrades, and an unbeatable location, this affordable gem is the perfect place to call home.
Property Information
Property Type
Residential
Sub-Type
Condominium
Year Built
1978
Living Area
1,008 sq ft
Lot Dimensions
Condo
Parking Spaces
2
Zoning
Residential
MLS® Listing#
202603570
Property Features
- Interior:
- Entrance Foyer, Breakfast Bar
- Appliances:
- Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
- Cooling:
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
- Heating:
- Electric, Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Flooring:
- Carpet
- Fireplace:
- Wood Burning, Living Room
- Parking:
- Guest, Off Street
- Laundry:
- Upper Level, Laundry Closet
- Patio:
- Patio
- Construction:
- Vinyl Siding, Frame
- Foundation:
- Slab
- Security:
- Smoke Detector(s)
- Other Structures:
- Shed(s)
- Community:
- Sidewalks
- Sewer:
- Public Sewer
- Water Source:
- Public
Schools
- Elementary:
- Borlaug
- Middle:
- Northwest
- High:
- West
HOA & Tax
- HOA:
- $2,400/Annually
- Annual Tax:
- $2,365 (2024)
- Parcel #:
- 1017232011
Directions
From Melrose, turn south on Westwind Drive, east on Samoa Drive.
Affordability Calculator
$35,200
Estimated monthly payment
$937/mo
Principal $140,800 · Est. interest $196,429 over 30 yrs
Neighborhood Market Statistics
How this home compares to active listings in IowaCity, IA
- $361,345
- Median Listing Price
- 70
- Median Days on Market
- 1,797
- Median Sq Ft
- $195
- Median Price / Sq Ft
- 266
- Active Listings
- This home’s price is 51% below the area median.
- Its price per sq ft is 10% below the area median.
Market statistics compiled from active EXIT Realty® and MLS listings in IowaCity, IA.
Location
- 480 Samoa Drive, IowaCity, IA 52246
Nearby Schools
West High School
Secondary · 0.2 mi away
Horn Elementary School
Elementary · 0.7 mi away
Weber Elementary School
Elementary · 1.3 mi away
Melrose Day Care Center
Elementary · 1.4 mi away
Coralville Central Elementary
Elementary · 1.5 mi away
Lincoln Elementary School
Elementary · 1.5 mi away
Norman Borlaug Elementary School
Elementary · 1.7 mi away
Northwest Junior High School
Secondary · 2.0 mi away
Prince of Peace Christian Preschool
School · 2.0 mi away
University of Iowa Department of Cinematic Arts
School · 2.0 mi away
Kirkwood Elementary School
Elementary · 2.2 mi away
Hillside Christian School
Secondary · 2.5 mi away
Montessori School
Elementary · 2.7 mi away
Mann Elementary School
Elementary · 2.7 mi away
Longfellow Elementary School
Elementary · 3.0 mi away
Bohumil Shimek Elementary School
Elementary · 3.1 mi away
Mark Twain Elementary School
Elementary · 3.2 mi away
Purple Bloom School
School · 3.3 mi away
Ui Health Care
School · 3.5 mi away
Wickham Elementary
Elementary · 3.6 mi away
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