School’s Out! A $45M University of Iowa Residence Hall Is the Week’s Most Popular Home

School’s out for the summer!

That hasn’t stopped one university from listing a dorm for sale.

The University of Iowa has decided to part ways with its Mayflower Residence Hall. On the market for $45 million, the dorm received top marks to become this week’s most popular listing on Realtor.com®.

The 326,000-square-foot property won’t be available until next summer, but it presents the next buyer a unique opportunity and lots of potential.

Other real estate that grabbed attention this week include a Vermont home that borders Canada, a Florida Craftsman bungalow, and an Ohio farmette with an underground bomb shelter.

For a full look at this week’s 10 most popular homes, scroll down.

10. 41 Weatherford Dr, Beaufort, SC

Price: $399,900
Why it’s here: Despite security bars on every window, the sellers are hoping “you’ll be inspired with visions of how to make this house: Home!”

Some of the rooms have been updated, while other sections show off its vintage 1976 style. The bathrooms and the kitchen lean midcentury, while the rest of the spaces feature a modern design. In addition to the security bars, there are window guards on the sliders.

The 11.5-acre lot offers the unique opportunity to “create a compound” or “be the next HGTV star,” according to the listing.

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9. 337 Nelson Rd, Norton, VT

Price: $259,900
Why it’s here: Taking “country” living to a new level, this antique home borders Canada—and has barricades out front to prove it.

Abutting the international border, this four-bedroom home built in 1860 features 3,015 square feet of living space. There are two covered balconies, including a private one for the primary bedroom, to take in the nearby border patrol activity.

Plus, “there is dog fencing that is secure.”

The listing got it right with this note: “This is a unique home and we expect there to be lots of interest.”

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8. 1126 Church St, Galveston, TX

Price: $869,000
Why it’s here: Every inch of the historic Allen and Lulu Cameron House has been creatively designed and preserved.

Built in 1890, the four-bedroom home features many period details, including restored hardwood floors, custom millwork, and two staircases. One of the most distinguished features of the eclectic 2,521-square-foot home is the asymmetrical façade with double wraparound porches.

This antique was originally designed by British architect Henry Collier Cooke for merchant Allen Cameron and his bride, Lulu Aschoff.

The widow’s walk would be a nice spot to take in the Gulf and Bay views.

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7. 725 N Jefferson St, Perry, FL 

Price: $288,000
Why it’s here: This modestly priced Gulf Coast home comes with its very own Tiki hut out back.

The four-bedroom home known as Magnolia Manor was built in 1914 and modernized over the years. Historic highlights include original hardwood floors and wood-paneled walls and ceilings. The retro kitchen comes with a restored 1940s gas stove and custom cabinets. The first-floor primary bedroom has a fireplace.

The dual-zoned property includes a barn that was converted into a Tiki bar as well as a one-bedroom studio apartment.

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6. 720 S Craft Rd, Hernando, MS

Price: $519,900
Why it’s here: This affordable abode features many custom finishes, including a butler’s pantry with a stained-wood countertop and a mud seat.

Built in 2020, the five-bedroom layout boasts 3,105 square feet of living space and an open floor plan. There’s a two-story living room with built-ins, a kitchen with a driftwood island, and a primary suite with two closets, double vanities, a custom tile shower, and a soaking tub.

The 2-acre lot includes a covered patio out back.

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5. 4395 W Kessler Cowlesville Rd, West Milton, OH

Price: $825,000
Why it’s here: Here’s the chance to live in a newly renovated farmette with a custom panic room and an underground bomb shelter.

This four-bedroom farmhouse was built in 1888 and now features a custom kitchen with a solid walnut island, an Italian six-burner propane top, and an electric double oven

Surrounded by 14 acres of midwestern green pastures, the property includes a guesthouse, a barn with a car lift, and stalls for livestock.

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4. 4045 Old US Highway 395 N, Washoe Valley, NV

Price: $11,500,000
Why it’s here: The 25-acre lot includes a massive home with an indoor pool, a guesthouse, a carriage house, a yurt, and an apartment tucked away in one of two barns.

Constructed in 1964 and designed by architect Clarence Mayhew, the 17,651-square-foot home has been thoughtfully modernized into a luxurious equestrian estate. Interior details found throughout the open floor plan include Hawaiian koa wood, and marble, wood, and glass walls.

The property comes with paddocks and a full-size arena as well as a 6,000-square-foot garage/workshop.

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3. 10850 Cosmo Ct, Forestville, CA 

Price: $1,085,000
Why it’s here: The eye-popping interior here is the brainchild of a Hollywood set designer. Offered fully furnished, the four-bedroom home was built in 1930 and transformed into a creative wonderland.

Located along the Russian River, the 2,000-square-foot abode features a bedazzled bar, pressed metal ceilings, fluorescent lights, graffiti-style painting, and even a copper claw-foot tub.

The property has been on the market for nearly a year, debuting with an original list price of $2.9 million.

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2. 831 El Caminito St, Santa Fe, NM 

Price: $12,500,000
Why it’s here: This historic home was once owned by Spanish officer Francisco De la Pena and later acquired by architect Frank Applegate.

Built in 1845, the five-bedroom adobe is said to have been “extensively photographed by Ansel Adams.” It sits on 1.7 acres and comes with a guest casita. Fully renovated, the adobe features modern interiors, preserved hardwood floors, exposed-beam ceilings, and 11 fireplaces.

The property is a recipient of the Historic Preservation Award, according to the listing.

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1. 1110 N Dubuque St, Iowa City, IA

Price: $45,000,000
Why it’s here: Listings like this come but once in a lifetime! Here’s the chance to own a college dormitory. (Frat parties not included.)

Constructed in 1968 as a private facility, the 326,000-square-foot building is now a residence hall of the University of Iowa. The 523 rooms currently house 1,015 students, but the listing says it will be delivered to the buyer vacant next summer.

The property includes a store, several lounges, classrooms, meeting rooms, and a gym.

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