1601 Center Ave

1601 Center Avenue is in the highly desirable Longfellow neighborhood. Home built by popular local builder, Howard Moffitt in the 1930s.
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Living room coat closet
Living room with hardwood floors that were refinished 3 years ago.
Living room
Living room view into kitchen
Hallway that leads to pantry/linen closet, bathroom and 3 bedrooms.
Kitchen with Bosh dishwasher, basement entry, and Blomberg refrigerator and quartz countertop.
Gas Stove, Quartz countertop, ceramic backsplash, Kohler sink.
Ceramic white backsplash. Shelf for microwave.
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Extra deep, extra wide Kohler sink.
Eat in kitchen area.
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Pantry or linen closet
Bathroom with ceramic tile floor and super quiet Panasonic bathroom vent with humidity sensor - only comes on when necessary.
Bowed shower curtain rod for extra roomy shower space.
Grab bar and ceramic shower tile in shower.
West facing bedroom
West facing bedroom
West facing bedroom
East facing bedroom
East facing bedroom
Main bedroom
Main bedroom
Main bedroom
Main bedroom closet
Main bedroom built in cabinet.
Basement shelving
Second refrigerator, washer and dryer. Dehumidifier also furnished.
Garage with automatic garage door opener
Two extra parking spots with lilac bushes giving privacy to the backyard and patio.
Private backyard with Hostas, Day Lillies, Irises, Rhubarb and large patio.
Orange Honeysuckle and Day Lillies.
Backyard with privacy fence and patio.
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Just 6 blocks from the house. Super great trail for walking or running.
Just 6 blocks from the house. The location is perfect for biking to the hospital, the campus or downtown.
The Longfellow Neighborhood Association Facebook Page!
An article from the Cedar Rapids Gazette about some of the homes Howard Moffitt built in Iowa City.

$2,000/ mo
Doesn't include deposits and fees
3 beds1 bath896 sqft house
1601 Center Ave

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What you get

No petsIn-unit laundryParkingAir conditioning

Costs, fees, and lease terms

Lease terms

Sorry, no nicotine use allowed, No pets. Tenants mow and shovel. Utilities not included.

Pets

  • Dogs

    Not allowed
  • Cats

    Not allowed

The neighborhood

About the building

1930s home was built by Iowa City's most popular builder, Howard Moffitt. The house had an extensive remodel in 2017. The kitchen was completely remodeled with a quartz countertop, ceramic subway tile backsplash, gas range, Bosch dishwasher and Blomberg refrigerator. The bathroom was also remodeled with a Kohler cast iron soaking tub, grab bar, subway tile surround, classic hex tile floor and new vanity and a super quiet Panasonic vent with automatic humidity sensor.. The house has a coat closet, pantry or linen closet and 3 large closets in bedrooms. The basement has a second refrigerator, washer, dryer and large storage shelves. Central air. Attic insulated to current standards. Garage. Private patio. Yard plantings include: Lilacs, hydrangeas, spireas, irises, hostas, rhubarb. The house is located just 3 blocks from Longfellow Elementary School. The Longfellow neighborhood was listed as one of the best neighborhoods in Old Home Journal a couple of years ago. They have a very active community with a newsletter, Facebook page, lending libraries, concerts on the porch festivals, etc. Monthly average of gas and electric is $110. A video tour available upon request.. A video tour can be emailed to you.The landlord received the Stewardship Award from the Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission for her long-term care and preservation of multiple historic Iowa City properties in 2019.

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Nearby schools

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