WOW HOMES: Four Iowa City Homes for Sale Built in the 1950s

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Hey Iowa City, you know that new sound you're looking for? Well listen to this!

It's time to go back in time again. I've got a few suggestions for houses on the Iowa City real estate market that were built in the 1950s. Let's go back in time and check out some houses.

It's interesting to note that most of the houses, at least the ones for sale at the moment, that were built during the 1950s are small, affordable and clustered in the same general area of Iowa City.

And as always, let me know if I can tweak things to make them better. Also, have a home to sell? Upload it directly to Iowa City Patch here and I'll help spread the word.

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

1605 Friendly Ave, Iowa City  $167,900

• Bedrooms:4 beds
• Bathrooms:2 baths
• Single Family:1,339 sq ft
• Lot:8,712 sq ft
• Year Built:1956
• Heating Type:Forced air

Description

Sunny, Well Maintained 4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home, Newer White Kitchen Cabinets, Some Glass Fronts, Undercounter lighting, Hardwood Floors in Living Rm and First Floor 2 Bedrooms, Fresh Interior Paint, Master Bedroom with double closets, Great Storage, Custom blinds, Updated Electrical & Furnace, Vinyl Siding, Mature Trees & lovely Perennials, 2 new storm doors, Large deck, Double Garage 22x22, Several Built-in Cabinets in Basement. Birdbaths & some perennials reserved. 

1309 Kirkwood Ave, Iowa City $165,000

• Bedrooms: 2 beds
• Bathrooms: 1 bath
• Single Family: 1,623 sq ft
• Lot: 12,998 sq ft
• Year Built: 1950
• Heating Type: Forced air

Description

1950's bungalow w/ tons of character. Arched doorways, oak floors and 2 original WB fireplaces. Since 2005: remodeled kitchen w/ new cabinets, flooring, appliances and canned lighting. Newer furnace, water heater, windows, driveway & roof. Bsmt water proofed, finished w/ ceramic tile floors & drywall. 260' deep yard w/ fencing, patio & deck. This is a really nice home.

2105 Muscatine Ave, Iowa City $157,000

• Bedrooms:2 beds
• Bathrooms:1 bath
• Single Family:1,066 sq ft
• Lot:13,499 sq ft
• Year Built:1953
• Heating Type: Other

Description

Church owned, taxes to be determined as at this point, church is tax exempt. Well kept two bedroom, two car garage. Huge living room, very inviting. Wood burning fireplace, huge lot of 90 x 150 and just west of corner of 1st Avenue and Muscatine. Two car garage, plenty of room to add to the home to the rear. Been the rectory for Trinity Episcopal Church, allow at least 48 hours for a response as offers will need to be presented to several on the finance committee. Call Ambrose and Associates to show.

936 S Van Buren St, Iowa City $134,900

• Bedrooms: 3 beds
• Bathrooms: 2 baths
• Single Family: 928 sq ft
• Lot: 6,599 sq ft
• Year Built: 1958
• Last Sold: Jun 2008 for $121,500
• Heating Type: Forced air

Description

3 bedroom 1.5 bath home on S Van Buren St. high eff furnace and elect upgrade. 1 car garage, nice back yard. Eat in kitchen, 3rd bedroom in lower level. Closing in July is first choice. Less than a mile from downtown.