WOW HOMES: Five Iowa City Homes of the 1960s

These are the houses of the Age of Aquarius!

I've got a few suggestions on the market from the 1960s for you. Let's go back in time and check out some houses.

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1312 Spruce St, Iowa City, IA: $156,000

• Bedrooms:3 beds
• Bathrooms:1.5 baths
• Single Family:1,242 sq ft
• Lot:15,246 sq ft
• Year Built:1965
• Last Sold:Apr 2010 for $147,000
• Heating Type:
  

Description

Walk to Kirkwood from this 3 BR 1.75 BA ranch with 2 car gar + extra parking pad. Close to Sycamore mall, restaurants, shopping & downtown. Hardwood floors throughout main level except kit & BA. White painted cabinets in kit with tile backsplash & granite tile countertops + window above sink overlooks brick paver patio & fenced yard. Large corner lot. 4th nonconforming BR in lower level + family room/rec area, nicely fin 3/4 BA & laundry. All brick front exterior. Furnace '09. Roof '04. 24 hour tenant rights to show.

2997 Dubuque St NE, Iowa City, IA: $298,700

• Bedrooms:4 beds
• Bathrooms:2 baths
• Single Family:1,898 sq ft
• Lot:59,241 sq ft
• Year Built:1961
• Last Sold:Oct 2011 for $220,000
• Heating Type:Contact for details

Description

Beautiful acreage setting, with woods in rear yard. Well maintained home, brand new kitchen w/granite countertops, island, tile flooring, appliances, and light fixtures. Open kitchen, dining, and living room. Hardwood floors. Wrap around screened porch. Stone fireplace in living room and family room. Garage is 22x24 with same space below for boat, car, or shop. No covenants and county taxes. Easy access to I-80. Enjoy the walking/biking trails, plus close to boating and fishing.

1403 Hollywood Blvd, Iowa City, IA: $214,900

• Bedrooms:4 beds
• Bathrooms:3 baths
• Single Family:1,940 sq ft
• Lot:9,801 sq ft
• Year Built:1968
• Heating Type: Forced air

Description

Complete Remodel! New windows, new siding, new roof, new paint, new flooring throughout. Expresso maple cabinets throughout. Granite countertops throughout the kitchen and all baths. Stainless steel appliances. 4 Bedrooms and 2 baths up with plenty of closet space in each BR. Almost 2000 sqft with a full unfinished lower level that would only take flooring to finish. Functioning wood burning fireplace in Family Room. Fans in all BR's. 2 Car garage. Large yard with patio and storage shed out back.

5272 400th St SE, Iowa City, IA: $270,000

• Bedrooms: 4 beds
• Bathrooms: 2 baths
• Single Family: 1,344 sq ft
• Lot: 165,963 sq ft
• Year Built: 1961
• Heating Type: Forced air

Description

Acreage just east of IC in IC School District. This 3.81 ac site has a 4 bedroom ranch style home built in 1961. Has oak hardwood floors and a full unfinished basement. House does need work and is being sold in "as is" condition. New septic system just installed. Mature trees, 60' x 40' steel shed, 60' x 50' barn, 60' x 20' livestock building, and 4 grain bins included.

1504 Tracy Ln, Iowa City, IA: $127,000

• Bedrooms:4 beds
• Bathrooms:2 baths
• Single Family:1,394 sq ft
• Lot:9,374 sq ft
• Year Built:1966
• Heating Type: Forced air

Description

Immaculately maintained home with abundant light and beautiful hardwood floors on a quiet cul de sac! Many updates in kitchen and main level bath. Three bedrooms and full bath on main level. The lower level has a finished family room, 4th bedroom, & nice office or work out area and a 3/4 bath. New laminate flooring in lower level. A spacious deck overlooks the beautifully landscaped yard. Nice storage shed stays with property. Ave G&E $83/m. A must see!