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1237 Melrose Avenue

Iowa City, IA 52246
  • $444,111
  • STATUS: Active
  • ON SITE: 17 Days
  • MLS #: 2600132
Price Reduced
UPDATED: 35 min ago
$444,111
  • 4
    BEDS
  • 0.16
    ACRES
  • 1
    BATHS
  • 0
    1/2 BATHS
  • 1,540
    SQFT
  • $288
    $/SQFT
Neighborhood:
Type:
Single-Family Home
Built:
1954
County:

School Information

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Description

Prime Iowa City investment opportunity 3 blocks from the University of Iowa & UI Hospitals & Clinics. This versatile property offers strong rental appeal with a functional layout and key updates already completed. The main level features 3 bedrooms, while the lower level includes a 4th bedroom or flexible family room option, ideal for maximizing rental income or accommodating multiple living arrangements. Updates throughout the home, giving it a refreshed feel. Major improvement includes a newly updated foundation completed in 2025, offering peace of mind for investors looking for a solid, low-maintenance asset. The location alone checks all the boxes with consistent demand from students, medical professionals, & university staff. Whether you’re adding to your portfolio or looking for a property in one of Iowa City’s most reliable rental corridors, this Melrose Ave home is a smart move with built-in demand and flexibility.

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1237 Melrose Avenue Iowa City, IA 52246

  • Price: $444,111
  • Status: Active
  • On Site: 17 Days
  • Updated: 35 min ago
  • MLS #: 2600132
4
Beds
1
Baths
0
½ Baths
0.16
Acres
1,540
SQFT
$288
$/SQFT
1954
Built
Neighborhood:
Iowa City/Coralville
County:
Johnson
Area:
Iowa City/Coralville
Elementary School:
Horn
Middle School:
Northwest
High School:
West
Property Description
Prime Iowa City investment opportunity 3 blocks from the University of Iowa & UI Hospitals & Clinics. This versatile property offers strong rental appeal with a functional layout and key updates already completed. The main level features 3 bedrooms, while the lower level includes a 4th bedroom or flexible family room option, ideal for maximizing rental income or accommodating multiple living arrangements. Updates throughout the home, giving it a refreshed feel. Major improvement includes a newly updated foundation completed in 2025, offering peace of mind for investors looking for a solid, low-maintenance asset. The location alone checks all the boxes with consistent demand from students, medical professionals, & university staff. Whether you’re adding to your portfolio or looking for a property in one of Iowa City’s most reliable rental corridors, this Melrose Ave home is a smart move with built-in demand and flexibility.
Exterior Features

Architectural Style Ranch Construction Materials Frame Vinyl Siding Foundation Details Block Garage YN Yes Parking Features Garage Garage Door Opener Patio And Porch Features Deck

Interior Features

Above Grade Finished Area 1040 Appliances Dryer Electric Water Heater Range Refrigerator Washer Basement YN Yes Below Grade Finished Area 500 Cooling Central Air Cooling YN Yes Heating Electric Hot Water Heating YN Yes Interior Features Kitchen / Dining Combo Bath in Primary Bedroom Main Level Primary Rooms Total 6

Property Features

Listing Terms Cash Conventional New Construction YN No Possession Closing Property Sub Type Single Family Residence Property Sub Type Additional Single Family Residence Sewer Public Sewer Tax Annual Amount 4451

Listing information © 2026 Cedar Rapids Area Association of REALTORS® Multiple Listing Service.
Listing provided courtesy of Stacey Dlouhy of Keller Williams Legacy Group: 319-423-4139.
© 2026 Cedar Rapids Area Association of REALTORS® Multiple Listing Service, Inc. All rights reserved. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by the MLS or Graf Real Estate ERA Powered. Data last updated: 2026-01-24T09:42:36.583.
 
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