Property Attributes
- MLS#202604801
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Active
- CountyJOHNSON
- CityIowa City
- AreaIowaCity
- NeighborhoodIowa City Original Town
- Zip52240
- StyleThree Story
- Year Built1893
- Taxes$ 9056
- Price$ 250,000
- Bedrooms10
- Full Bathrooms3
- Half Bathrooms0
- Sqr Footage4033
- Lot Size0.17 Acres
Data Source:
Iowa City Area Association Of REALTORS® (ICAAR)
Property Description
This 4,000 square foot property has strong rental potential. The historic Lindsay House (AKA Bloom County House) features a prime location near the University of Iowa campus, hospital, downtown offices and amenities. New roof (2021), newer boiler, updated electrical panel and wiring, attic insulation. Preserved architectural details, over 18 rooms, including some with pocket doors, can function as dwellings or other rental uses. Residential zoning, ideal for a rental property, bed & breakfast, apartment or room rental. The property could also serve as private offices or other commercial/retail uses subject to zoning review. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Over the years, the space has served as a private residence, a sorority, apartments, and most recently a rooming house. Backup offers welcome, current buyer may cancel purchase any time for any reason.
| Elementary School | Middle School | High School |
|---|---|---|
| Longfellow Elementary School | Southeast Middle School | City High School |
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 8/2/2026 | Listed $300,000 |
| 9/11/2026 | 17$250,000 |
General Features
| Heating | Other |
|---|---|
| Cooling | CeilingFans,CentralAir,Other |
| Utilities | CitySewer,CityWater |
| Possession | Negotiable |
| Appliances | RangeOrOven,Refrigerator |
| Zoning | R |
| Association Fee Includes | None |
| Architectural Style | ThreePlusStories |
| Construction Materials | Brick,Composit,PartialStone,Wood,Other,Frame |
| Year Built | 1893 |
| Electric | GridTied |
| Rooms | {u'RoomLevel': u'Main',u'RoomType': u'Kitchen',u'RoomLength': u'13',u'RoomWidth': u'9'},{u'RoomLevel': u'Main',u'RoomType': u'DiningRoom',u'RoomLength': u'17',u'RoomWidth': u'11'},{u'RoomLevel': u'Ma |
| Area | IowaCity |
| Property Subtype | IncomeInvestment |
| Tax Year | 2024 |
| Community Features | CloseToShopping,OnBusLine,Sidewalks,StreetLights |
| County | Johnson |
| New Construction | No |
| Property Type | Residential |
| HOA | No |
| Subdivision Name | Iowa City Original Town |
| Full Baths | 3 |
| Status | Active |
| Directions | Corner of College/Summit St. |
| High School | City |
| City | IowaCity |
| Elementary School | Longfellow |
| Tax Annual Amount | 9056.0 |
| Middle/Junior High School | Southeast |
| Builder Name | Unk |
| Standard Status | Active |
Interior Features
| Interior Amenities | HighCeilings,Other,BonusRoom,Den,GreatRoom,Loft |
|---|---|
| Basement | Full,Stone,SeeRemarks |
| Flooring | Wood,EngineeredWood,Vinyl,Laminate |
| Total Fireplaces | 1 |
| Fireplace Features | WoodBurning,LivingRoom,Other |
| Above Grade Finished Area | 4033.0 |
| Laundry Features | InBasement,Other |
| Total Bedrooms | 10 |
| Below Grade Finished Area | 0.0 |
| Total Baths | 3 |
Exterior Features
| Exterior Amenities | Balcony,FrontPorch,Other |
|---|---|
| Parking Features | OffStreet |
| Lot Features | LessThanHalfAcre,CornerLot,Level,Other |
| Lot Dimensions | 69x110 |
| Lot Size Acres | 0.17 |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
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