Residential For Sale
4,303 Sqft - Dubuque St, Iowa City, Iowa 52245
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ENCHANTING VINTAGE HOME. Nestled on a hillside, this distinctive 1929 stone home with green glazed tile roof and seven gables offers panoramic vistas of City Park and the Dubuque St area. The charming exterior with hand cut field stone of varying sizes and colors and notable arched front door welcomes you to a prize Iowa City home. The vestibule leads to the spacious main living room with original floor to ceiling stone fireplace as the centerpiece and wood beams above. Arched French doors access the library trimmed with Iowa black walnut and featuring its own fireplace. Additional French doors enter the window-lined solarium with authentic tile flooring. Original features are highlighted in the main bathroom with period tile and fixtures, light fixtures throughout including living room and dining room sconces and 1920s glass doorknobs. The eat-in kitchen has practical workspace and the multi-colored tiled floor emulates the solarium flooring. Rare opportunity to acquire an historical home surrounded by 1.73 acres of woods and open ground, owned by two families. Quote from Joe Coulter, “Environment and preserving culture, it just all goes together.” (paraphrased). Estate Sale, sold “As Is”. Please allow 48 hrs for response to offers.

Property Description

ENCHANTING VINTAGE HOME. Nestled on a hillside, this distinctive 1929 stone home with green glazed tile roof and seven gables offers panoramic vistas of City Park and the Dubuque St area. The charming exterior with hand cut field stone of varying sizes and colors and notable arched front door welcomes you to a prize Iowa City home. The vestibule leads to the spacious main living room with original floor to ceiling stone fireplace as the centerpiece and wood beams above. Arched French doors access the library trimmed with Iowa black walnut and featuring its own fireplace. Additional French doors enter the window-lined solarium with authentic tile flooring. Original features are highlighted in the main bathroom with period tile and fixtures, light fixtures throughout including living room and dining room sconces and 1920s glass doorknobs. The eat-in kitchen has practical workspace and the multi-colored tiled floor emulates the solarium flooring. Rare opportunity to acquire an historical home surrounded by 1.73 acres of woods and open ground, owned by two families. Quote from Joe Coulter, “Environment and preserving culture, it just all goes together.” (paraphrased). Estate Sale, sold “As Is”. Please allow 48 hrs for response to offers.

Basic Details
Property Type:
Residential
Listing Type:
For Sale
Listing ID:
202502623
Price:
$725,000
Beds:
5
Total Full Baths:
3
Baths:
3
Half Bathrooms:
0
Square Feet:
4,303 Sqft
Construction Year:
1929
Lot Size:
1.73 Acre
Country:
US
State:
IA
County:
Johnson
City:
Iowa City
Zipcode:
52245
Status Category:
New Listing
Subdivision:
Balls Addition
Features
Heating:
Electric, Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling System:
Central Air, Ceiling Fans
Parking:
Detached Carport, Guest
Basement:
Full, Finished, Block, Daylight
Exterior:
Patio, Workshop, Garden
Construction:
Frame, Stone, Masonry
Interior:
High Ceilings, Breakfast Area, Bookcases, Family Room, Recreation Room, Dining Room Separate, Library Or Office, Living Room Separate
Address Map
Street:
Dubuque St
Street Number:
1818
Floor Number:
0
Longitude:
W92° 27' 56.9''
Latitude:
N41° 40' 50.4''
More Information
Office Name:
Blank & McCune Real Estate
Elementary School:
Shimek
Jr./Middle School:
Southeast
High School:
City
Directions:
Driveway off Dubuque St (East side), home is South of Foster Rd
Zoning:
Residential
Lot Dimensions:
1.73
LA1Agent Logon Name:
I022
LA1Agent First Name:
Lynn
LA1Agent Last Name:
Weinstein
LO1Main Office ID:
IBMC
319.351.1111 - 250 Holiday Road, Coralville, IA 52241
Agent Information
Lynn Weinstein
Blank & McCune Real Estate
Additional Details
Central Air, Ceiling Fans
Full, Finished, Block, Daylight
Patio, Workshop, Garden
Frame, Stone, Masonry
High Ceilings, Breakfast Area, Bookcases, Family Room, Recreation Room, Dining Room Separate, Library Or Office, Living Room Separate
04/17/2025
Driveway off Dubuque St (East side), home is South of Foster Rd
1.73