This immaculate house is full of the character and classic style of a turn-of-the-century structure but it was moved to its present location during the 1960’s so it sits upon a more solid foundation than most other homes of its age. 1248sf in the upper two stories with beautiful original oak hardwood floors throughout, original trim and doors. The entire house gets plenty of natural light. An additional 550sf in the extremely clean, unfinished basement. Remodeled kitchen with stainless steel appliances, elegant fixtures, maple cabinetry with plenty of easy storage space, decoratively tiled cobalt blue countertops, two sturdy stainless steel pot racks, and a large built-in china hutch in the dining area. Spacious remodeled bathroom with Victorian-style clawfoot tub and pedestal sink, small hexagonal tile flooring, wainscoting, and the original but restored wood medicine cabinet. The details throughout the house have been maintained and restored in keeping with the original style as much as possible. This home is truly in excellent condition.
Outside is a gardener’s haven. A simple concrete patio surrounded by both a large lawn and extensive landscaping, comprising hundreds of perennials, re-seeding annuals, flowering vines, roses, bulbs, shrubs, berries, a separate herb bed, and a substantial area for growing vegetables each year. A magnificent mature maple tree in front, a young birch and a serviceberry tree in back. Many birds and butterflies come to visit. The soil is rich and healthy, maintained organically. Two rain barrels catch runoff from the roof for watering the beds. A custom 5-foot fence creates an idyllic retreat with an arbor over the gate where wisteria blooms profusely each spring.
New roof less than 6 months ago. Some new electrical with new circuit-breaker in 2003. All exterior electrical was buried underground in the backyard to keep the garden area open as well as make way for an extension to be built onto the back of the house if that was wanted in the future. Central heating and A/C. Monthly average MidAmerican bill was $88 in 2009.
The neighborhood is very quiet and safe, full of families who mostly have lived here a long time and own their own homes. 1.6 miles to downtown IC and easy access to the main arteries that can take you to Cedar Rapids or Coralville.
I realize there is less than a week left to get contracts signed if you are still hoping to make the federal tax credit deadline of April 30th, but I will work with you as best I can to help make that happen if you are seriously interested in the house.
Email me to set up a tour!
But please also go to the propertys website to see many more and much larger views of the house:
http://1506crescent.blogspot.com/
Or the official FSBO page that gives more details on it too:
http://www.fsbo-iowa.com/details.asp?ID=2273
1506 Crescent Street
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- Location: SE Iowa City
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