Coralville is a city in Johnson County, Iowa. It is a suburb of Iowa City and part of the Iowa City Metropolitan Statistical area. If you are interested in a home for sale in Coralville, Ruhl&Ruhl can help you find the property that will fit your needs. In fact, our Ruhl&Ruhl office is located in Coralville, only minutes from Iowa City.
The population is estimated to be 18,250 people. Coralville is located about 60 miles northwest of the Quad Cities, only a quick four miles southeast of Iowa City and 110 miles east-northeast of Des Moines.
Brief History
The development of the Johnson County community that we know as Coralville began after the construction in 1843 of what was then the largest dam in Iowa. Located along the Iowa River, the dam provided power to several mills and the community. By the time of its incorporation in 1873, Coralville's population had grown to almost 300 and it boasted a blacksmith shop, wagon shop, meat market, lumberyard, dry goods store and four saloons. The town was christened Coralville in 1866.
By 1960, Coralville's population had reached 2,357, and tripled that by 1970. Construction of the portion of Interstate-80, which was at the time north of Coralville, began in 1963. Commercial and housing development continued throughout the second half of the 20th century, along with the growth in city services.
In 1996, work began on Coral Ridge Mall, the state's second-largest indoor shopping center, at the intersection of Interstate 80 and Highways 6 and 965.
As of the 2003 Special Census, Coralville's population reached 17,269; it is one of the fastest growing cities in Iowa. Coralville real estate is available now, so call a Ruhl&Ruhl realtor today to assist in your search for the perfect home.
The Community
Coralville is located in Johnson County. The city covers 10.2 miles on the banks of the Iowa River. The Iowa River runs along the east of Coralville and forms part of the boundary with Iowa City. Interstate-80 runs east-west through Coralville, and most of the city's newer housing subdivisions are located north 1-80. Ruhl&Ruhl can show you Coralville homes for sale that will fit your family's needs.
Attractions and Entertainment
The city of Coralville offers many different options for entertainment. Come visit their new Center for the Performing Arts. Scheduled to open late summer of 2011, the 490-seat theatre will offer main floor and balcony seating, providing a fully-accessible, flexible space for a variety of events in the greater Johnson County area.
Is lower key your style? Coralville is home to one of the best farmers markets in Johnson County! The Coralville Farmers' Market runs from the first full week in May through the first Thursday in October. The market opens for business every morning with the ringing of the bell. This market even offers night life - on most Monday nights in June, July and August, the Farmers' Market features acoustic music by local performers.
Let's not forget all of the festivals Coralville is home to; one of the biggest being Coralville's WinterFest, held annually in late January. Each year, thousands of people enjoy a showcase of winter-time demonstrations, indoor and outdoor hands-on-activities, entertainment, food and frosty fun for all ages.
With just a 5 mile drive to Iowa City you can enjoy all they have to offer as well, including arts festivals and sporting events, through the University of Iowa. There really is a limitless amount of fun available in the communities of Iowa City and Coralville.
Getting To and From
Air Travel: Cedar Rapids Municipal Airport (served by 5 airlines)
Highways: Interstate I-380 north/south and Interstate I-80 east/west (approximately 16 miles south)
Further Information & Coralville Real Estate
There are many great Coralville homes for sale. Whether it is a Coralville new construction home or an existing property, check the list below for properties recently listed. Or contact Ruhl&Ruhl today to speak with an experienced Coralville Realtor-Many of whom can show you Coralville, Iowa City & Cedar Rapids real estate!
