Primary on Main
Address
1915 Muscatine Ave, Iowa City, IA
Price
$ 524,000
Property Attributes
- MLS#202604507
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Active
- CountyJOHNSON
- CityIowa City
- AreaIowaCity
- NeighborhoodEast Iowa City
- Zip52240
- StyleSingle Family Residence
- Year Built1930
- Taxes$ 7088
- Price$ 524,000
- Bedrooms4
- Full Bathrooms3
- Half Bathrooms1
- Sqr Footage3059
- Lot Size0.18 Acres
Data Source:
Iowa City Area Association Of REALTORS® (ICAAR)
Property Description
The Rock House was custom built in 1930 and expanded in 1948 w/ addition blending vintage character w/ mid-century openness. From the street it’s seen as distinctive 3-level Howard Moffitt home, admired for unique architecture & appeal. Original wood floors & trim, built-ins, & glass doorknobs preserve timeless charm, while addition offers vaulted open-concept design creating flexibility for modern living. In more than 3,000 sq. ft., home can be enjoyed as one expansive residence w/ 6 BR (2 nonconforming w/ study spaces), 3.5 baths, 2 kitchens w/ breakfast bars, spiral-staircase loft, LR & family room, formal DR, 2 gas fireplaces, breezeway, laundry, & recreation space. Addition also serves as oversized primary suite featuring Jacuzzi, full bath, & wet bar or midnight kitchen. Home’s versatile layout provides outstanding options. W/ private entrance, addition can function as accessory dwelling unit, ideal for Airbnb, in-law or au-pair suite, caregiver quarters, or adult-children independent living. Also offers owner accommodations if original Rock House is rented. Set along tree-lined Muscatine Ave. near McPherson “Creekside†Park, property is within 1/2 mile of elementary, junior high, & high schools. On city bus route & w/ parking for 4+ cars, this distinctive historic home enjoys convenient access to all Iowa City offers.
| Elementary School | Middle School | High School |
|---|---|---|
| Longfellow Elementary School | Southeast Middle School | City High School |
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 7/20/2026 | Listed $524,000 |
General Features
| Heating | Electric,ForcedAir,NaturalGas |
|---|---|
| Cooling | CeilingFans,CentralAir,WallWindowUnits,Dual |
| Utilities | CitySewer,CityWater,SewerConnected |
| Possession | CloseOfEscrow,Negotiable |
| Appliances | Dishwasher,Microwave,RangeOrOven,Refrigerator |
| Zoning | Residential |
| Construction Materials | Composit,Steel,Stone,Vinyl,Frame,Masonry,SeeRemarks |
| Year Built | 1930 |
| 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'13',u'RoomWidth': u'11'},{u'RoomLevel': u'Ma |
| Area | IowaCity |
| Property Subtype | SingleFamilyResidence |
| Tax Year | 2024 |
| Community Features | Park,Playground,StreetLights |
| County | Johnson |
| New Construction | No |
| Property Type | Residential |
| HOA | No |
| Subdivision Name | East Iowa City |
| Full Baths | 3 |
| Status | Active |
| Directions | First Ave. to Muscatine near James Alan McPherson Park |
| High School | City |
| City | IowaCity |
| Elementary School | Longfellow |
| Tax Annual Amount | 7088.05 |
| Middle/Junior High School | Southeast |
| Builder Name | Moffitt 1930/Unknown 1950 |
| Standard Status | Active |
| Virtual Tour | https://www.zillow.com/view-imx/21a3535c-56c3-4404-a40d-133716e21de6?setAttribution=mls&wl=true&initialViewType=pano&utm_source=dashboard |
Interior Features
| Interior Amenities | CableAvailable,HandicapAccess,VaultedCeilings,Whirlpool,FamilyRoomOnMainLevel,DiningRoomSeparate,ExerciseRoom,FamilyRoom,Loft,LivingRoomSeparate,PrimaryBath,PrimaryOnMainLevel,RecreationRoom,SuiteOrA |
|---|---|
| Basement | Block,Daylight,Full,Slab |
| Flooring | Wood,LVP,Vinyl |
| Total Fireplaces | 2 |
| Fireplace Features | FactoryBuilt,GasLog,Masonry,FamilyRoom,LivingRoom |
| Window Features | DoublePaneWindows,StormWindows |
| Above Grade Finished Area | 3006.0 |
| Half Baths | 1 |
| Laundry Features | InBasement,LaundryRoom |
| Total Bedrooms | 4 |
| Below Grade Finished Area | 53.0 |
| Total Baths | 4 |
Exterior Features
| Exterior Amenities | Garden,FrontPorch |
|---|---|
| Parking Features | ParkingPad |
| Lot Features | LessThanHalfAcre,Level |
| Lot Dimensions | 75 x 110 x 75 x 110 |
| Lot Size Acres | 0.18 |
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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