WOW HOMES: Four Iowa CIty Homes For Sale Built in the 1970s

Ready to Move on Up to a new house in the Iowa City area? I've got a few suggestions from the 1970s for you. Let's go back in time and check out some houses.

As always, let me know if I can tweak things to make them better.

All photos and information come from Zillow.com. Browse more about Iowa City Real Estate in Iowa City Patch's Real Estate Section.

15 Woodland Hts NE, Iowa City: $269,900

• Bedrooms: 4 beds
• Bathrooms: 3 baths
• Single Family: 3,264 sq ft
• Lot: 43,560 sq ft
• Year Built: 1979
• Last Sold: Jul 2005 for $281,000
• Heating Type: Forced air

Description

Contemporary home designed to fit into the wooded lot, and neighborhood. ALL rooms are unique and different in ceilings, size, layout, and ALL feature wooded vistas. LOTS of natural light, HUGE panoramas via the full lenght windows! Main Level Master suite, impressive stone wood-burning fireplace, Family room with full bath and BIG custom built-in shelving/entertaiment. YES, one ceiling is 20' high, PERFECT for art display, fashion color designs, etc. SPRING flowers, buds, leaves, and colors! 

1808 Gleason Ave, Iowa City: $149,500

• Bedrooms:3 beds
• Bathrooms:2 baths
• Single Family:1,676 sq ft
• Lot:65 sq ft
• Year Built:1973
• Last Sold:Jul 2005 for $147,000
• Heating Type:Forced air

Description

Beautiful 3 bedroom, 2 bath in well established neighborhood. Newly remodeled lower level with bar and large family room; Open kitchen with white cabinets and gas range; new upscale fence with large level backyard; storage shed; 10x14 deck; High efficiency Carrier furnace & A/C; new paint! Washer/Dryer & Water softener will stay with home. Close to shopping and bus line! 

18 Fairview Knl NE, Iowa City: $279,000

• Bedrooms:3 beds
• Bathrooms:2 baths
• Single Family:1,862 sq ft
• Lot:22,134 sq ft
• Year Built:1973
• Last Sold:Aug 2009 for $265,000
• Heating Type:Forced air

Description

Fantastic river heights home! Great indoor ambiance and outdoor views and living. Enjoy two fireplaces, one in the living room and one in the family room, ceramic tiled and HW laminate floors, cherry kitchen cabinetry, solid surface counters, and recently updated master bath. This home is a just-right sized home. Lower level is for utilities, storage, with a small amount of finished space - a perfect gathering place for stormy weather. The outdoor patio is private while the screened porch's view is big. 

5057 American Legion Rd SE, Iowa City: $192,900

• Bedrooms:3 beds
• Bathrooms:1 bath
• Single Family:2,010 sq ft
• Lot:20,037 sq ft
• Year Built:1972
• Heating Type:Forced air

Description

Serene, park-like setting, set well back from the road with 27 trees & an expansive view to the rear. Nice main floor Family Room addition with 3 sliders leading to the 12' x 24' deck. Storage galore in lower level, garage, under addition, under deck, & in convenient 8' x 16' storage shed. Very well-maintained--new Pella windows (all except 2), interior freshly painted, new counter top, sink, faucets, dishwasher, oven & counter top range in kitchen. There's even a new roof! Second bath cou ld be added in spacious lower level.