Real Estate

WOW HOMES: From Great Gatsby to Grapes of Wrath

Five Iowa City homes currently on the market built in the 1920s and 1930s


So a tour of some homes built in 1920s and 1930s? Time to get into a Sentimental Mood.

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1907 G St, Iowa City

  • Bedrooms:3 beds

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  • Bathrooms:2 baths
  • Single Family:1,162 sq ft
  • Lot:11,761 sq ft
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Heating Type:Forced air
  • Description

    Magnificent 3 Bedroom home located on the East Side of Iowa City has been remodeled & updated! Home features gorgeous hardwood floors, master bedroom is topped off with a master bath with double sinks, newer furnace/AC, fresh paint throughout & a new roof! Situated on a large corner lot within walking distance to shopping complete with a detached 2 car garage with a bonus 26 x 30 garage/shop that has a 11 foot overhead door! 

    1855 Muscatine Ave, Iowa City

    • Bedrooms:3 beds
    • Bathrooms:1.5 baths
    • Single Family:1,405 sq ft
    • Lot:8,250 sq ft
    • Year Built:1936
    • Last Sold:Dec 2000 for $116,000
    • Heating Type:Forced air

    Description

    Well maintained and updated 1.5 story home in the Longfellow neighborhood. This home features arched doorways, front entry and closet. The cozy living room has a fireplace, wall sconces and built in shelving on either side of the fireplace. The open kitchen and dining plan are great for entertaining. The kitchen features newer appliances, a breakfast bar and updated lighting. The sliding door from the dining room takes you to the wood deck and patio overlooking the backyard and Creekside Park. Two bedrooms are located on the first floor. Extra closets in the hall are great for storage. The full bath was recently remodeled. A half bath is located off of the master bedroom upstairs. A 20 foot finished closet provides ample storage and space off of the bedroom is great for a home office or cozy sitting room. An oversized one car drive under garage provides easy access to the basement for storage of bikes and outdoor gear. This home is located three houses from the park and walking path. 

    1406 Broadway St, Iowa City

    • Bedrooms:3 beds
    • Bathrooms:1 bath
    • Single Family:1,519 sq ft
    • Lot:6,251 sq ft
    • Year Built:1928
    • Last Sold:Jun 2009 for $147,000
    • Heating Type:Forced air
    • Listing site: Coldwell Banker Real Estate Profess...

    Description

    Neat 3 bedroom bungalow. Updated kitchen w/ tiled counters, newer cabinets, newer fridge & gas stove. 9' ceilings & hardwood floors on 1st level and a formal dining room. Newer windows, electrical panel, radon system, lighting, & landscaping are some of the updates. The interior and two porches freshly painted. Full basement with washer and dryer.

    1036 E Court St, Iowa City

    • Bedrooms: 4 beds
    • Bathrooms: 3 baths
    • Single Family: 3,069 sq ft
    • Lot: 7,937 sq ft
    • Year Built: 1926
    • Heating Type:

    Description

    Currently rented. Could be owner occupied. Rental close in. Fantastic condition, this charming home shows great. Lots of character featuring hardwood floors, built in buffet, sun porch and more. The upper level is the master suite with bathroom that is a must see. Lower level finished and in great condition. Walk to campus, close to busline. Detached double garage 24 x 26, nice yard. Current rental permit good through 01/31/14 (3 unrelated parties.) All appliances stay.

    722 Grant St., Iowa City

    • Bedrooms:2 beds
    • Bathrooms:1 bath
    • Single Family:834 sq ft
    • Lot:6,251 sq ft
    • Year Built:1937
    • Last Sold:Feb 2010 for $128,000
    • Heating Type:Forced air
    • Listing site:Coldwell Banker Real Estate Profess...

    Description

    This cute Bungalow is in the Longfellow Neighborhood. Has 2 bedrooms, 1 bath and hardwood oak floors in the living room and bedrooms. Arched door ways add to it's charm. There is a formal dining room and screen porch overlooking the private yard. Full dry basement thanks to Tomlinson Cannon tiling and sump in 2010. Newer electic panel with breakers. Has a 20' x 10' detached garage. 


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