New construction ranch plan by Navigate Homes. The Bluffton offers a functional single-level layout with an open kitchen, dining, and living area. The main level includes three bedrooms, including a primary suite with a private bathroom and walk-in closet, an additional full bathroom, and main-floor laundry. A rear deck extends the living space outdoors. The finished lower level adds a fourth bedroom, a full bathroom, and a recreation room. Attached 2-car garage. 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms.
South Iowa City, located between Downtown Iowa City and the Iowa River corridor, is a residential and university-adjacent Iowa City neighborhood with leafy side streets and a steady stream of bike traffic. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Benton Street & Riverside Drive area, where trail users, campus-bound commuters, and low-key local storefronts set the daily rhythm. FilmScene at The Chauncey, Prairie Lights Books, and the Englert Theatre act as cultural pillars tied closely to nearby streets. Housing leans toward mid-century ranches and compact infill, with pockets of older homes closer to the river. City Park and the Iowa River Trail shape routines with green space and long, flat routes. Cafes and small eateries cluster along Riverside Drive and toward downtown blocks.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Kitchen island
Tray ceilings
Pantry
Main-suite on the lower level
Finished full basement with sump pump
Bedrooms
Primary bedroom on the lower level
Bathrooms
3 full bathrooms
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Microwave
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Laundry room on the lower level
Flooring
Carpet
Vinyl
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating (natural gas)
Ceiling fan(s) for cooling
Has heating and cooling
Exterior features
Deck
Street lights in the community
Contaminant control indoor air quality feature
Home design
Single-family residence
New construction
Residential zoning
Built by Navigate Homes
Parking
Attached garage with 2 parking spaces
Security
Carbon monoxide detector(s)
Smoke detector(s)
Construction
Vinyl siding with frame construction
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
HOA & community
Homeowners association with an annual fee of $100
Electricity and solar
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New construction ranch plan by Navigate Homes. The Bluffton offers a functional single-level layout with an open kitchen, dining, and living area. The main level includes three bedrooms, including a primary suite with a private bathroom and walk-in closet, an additional full bathroom, and main-floor laundry. A rear deck extends the living space outdoors. The finished lower level adds a fourth bedroom, a full bathroom, and a recreation room. Attached 2-car garage. 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms.
ICAARMLS #202500180
Jul 1, 2025
Price Changed
$491,059
$212/sq ft
Apr 3, 2025
Price Changed
$534,900
$231/sq ft
Jan 7, 2025
Listed
$529,900
$229/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$102 (+363.6%)
$5,400
2024
$22
$5,400
Public record
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Zoning
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0.27 Acres
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County
Johnson County
APN
1023400012
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Last updated by owner on Nov 6, 2025.
RS5
OPD
Low Density Single-Family Residential Zone
The low density single-family residential zone RS-5 is primarily intended to provide housing opportunities for individual households. The regulations are intended to create, maintain, and promote livable neighborhoods. The regulations allow for some flexibility of dwelling types to provide housing opportunities for a variety of household types. This zone also allows for some nonresidential uses that contribute to the livability of residential neighborhoods, such as parks, schools, religious institutions, and daycare facilities. Related nonresidential uses and structures should be planned and designed to be compatible with the character, scale, and pattern of the residential development.
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Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Nov 13, 2027 • Active
Construction site runoff permit-lot based
Construct a new single-family home with an attached garage and a finished lower level.
Grading
New construction
Sep 8, 2026 • Active
Residential buildings
Construct a new ranch-style single-family home with a finished basement and an attached garage.
New construction
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
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Redfin Estimate for 1239 Sand Prairie Dr
$469,206
$694 under list price of $470K
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