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.

Features
: Hot Water, Electric
: Central Air
: Ranch
: Bath in Primary Bedroom, Main Level Primary, Kitchen/Dining Combo
: Public Sewer
Appliances
: Refrigerator, Dryer, Range, Washer, Electric Water Heater
Address Map
IA
Johnson
Iowa City
52246
Melrose
1237
Avenue
W92° 26' 32.1''
N41° 39' 22''
East on Melrose Ave from I380
Iowa City/Coralville
Neighborhood
Horn
West
Northwest
MLS Addon
Keller Williams Legacy Group
Stacey Dlouhy
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Additional Information
: Frame, Vinyl Siding
: Block
1.0
7200
2026-01-06
444111
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https://www.propertypanorama.com/instaview/cdr/2600132
Financial
4451.0
Listing Information
Jami Wolf
WOLFJAMI121
CKWLG
Keller Williams Legacy Group
DLOUHYSTACEY121
CKWLG02
Cash, Conventional
Active
2026-03-26T18:39:49Z
CDR
2026-01-06T13:17:23Z

1237 Melrose Avenue, Iowa City, Iowa 52246 - Residential For Sale

1237 Melrose Avenue, Iowa City, Iowa 52246

4 Bedrooms
1 Full Bathrooms
1,540 Sqft
$429,924
Listing ID #2600132
Basic Details
Property Type : Residential
Listing Type : For Sale
Listing ID : 2600132
Price : $429,924
Bedrooms : 4
Rooms : 6
Full Bathrooms : 1
Square Footage : 1,540 Sqft
Year Built : 1954
Lot Area : 0.16 Acre
Status : Active
F 146 : Deck
F 150 : Garage, Garage Door Opener
Full Bathrooms : 1
Property Sub Type : Single Family Residence
Agent info
Twenty40 Real Estate + Development
2496 Roycroft Alley
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