1237 Melrose Avenue, Iowa City, IA 52246
Local realty services provided by:CENTURY 21 Signature Real Estate
Listed by: stacey dlouhy, jami wolf
Office: keller williams legacy group
MLS#:2600132
Source:IA_CRAAR
Price summary
- Price:$420,500
- Price per sq. ft.:$273.05
About this home
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.
Contact an agent
Home facts
- Year built:1954
- Listing ID #:2600132
- Added:108 day(s) ago
- Updated:April 25, 2026 at 03:09 PM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:4
- Total bathrooms:1
- Full bathrooms:1
- Rooms Total:6
- Kitchen Description:Range, Refrigerator
- Basement:Yes
- Living area:1,540 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Heating:Electric
- Central air:Yes
Structure and exterior
- Year built:1954
- Building area:1,540 sq. ft.
- Lot area:0.16 Acres
- Architectural Style:Ranch
- Construction Materials:Frame
- Exterior Features:Deck
- Foundation Description:Block
- Levels:1 Story
Schools
- High school:West
- Middle school:Northwest
- Elementary school:Horn
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$420,500
- Price per sq. ft.:$273.05
- Tax amount:$4,451
Features and amenities
- Laundry features:Dryer, Washer
Parking
- Parking description:Garage
- Garage:Yes
- Garage spaces:1
New listings near 1237 Melrose Avenue
- New
$295,000Active3 beds 2 baths1,559 sq. ft.2406 Friendship St, Iowa City, IA 52245
MLS# 202602793Listed by: SKOGMAN REALTY CO. - New
$303,000Active2 beds 2 baths1,260 sq. ft.1144 Swisher Street, Iowa City, IA 52245
MLS# 202602796Listed by: BLANK & MCCUNE REAL ESTATE
$394,900Pending4 beds 4 baths2,433 sq. ft.4145 Olivia Ct., Iowa City, IA 52245
MLS# 202602787Listed by: URBAN ACRES REAL ESTATE CORRIDOR- New
$315,000Active3 beds 3 baths1,801 sq. ft.101 Lindemann Dr., Iowa City, IA 52245
MLS# 2602704Listed by: RUHL & RUHL REALTORS - New
$270,000Active3 beds 3 baths1,608 sq. ft.482 Charlotte Ln, Iowa City, IA 52245
MLS# 202602776Listed by: URBAN ACRES REAL ESTATE - New
$1,000,000Active5 beds 5 baths2,916 sq. ft.323 Koser Avenue, Iowa City, IA 52246
MLS# 202602769Listed by: BLANK & MCCUNE REAL ESTATE - New
$350,000Active3 beds 3 baths2,169 sq. ft.1624 Dickenson Ln, Iowa City, IA 52240
MLS# 202602768Listed by: LEPIC-KROEGER, REALTORS - New
$519,900Active4 beds 2 baths1,793 sq. ft.108 Highland Dr, Iowa City, IA 52246
MLS# 202602744Listed by: URBAN ACRES REAL ESTATE - Open Sat, 12 to 1:30pmNew
$152,900Active2 beds 2 baths1,226 sq. ft.419 Peterson St, Iowa City, IA 52245
MLS# 2602792Listed by: SKOGMAN REALTY - New
$335,000Active3 beds 2 baths2,590 sq. ft.5419 420th Street SE, Iowa City, IA 52245
MLS# 202602728Listed by: WESTWINDS REAL ESTATE SERVICES, INC.