604 Iowa Ave

Rare opportunity to rent a historic house in Downtown Iowa City. This 1847 brick and limestone, colonial style house is a designated National Historic Landmark with a recent addition. This is a wonderful home that will appeal to those who would enjoy a quiet home close to downtown Iowa City, UI Health Care Medical Center Downtown and the University Campus with a private urban backyard. Walk or bike to campus and downtown. Quick access to restaurants, shopping, grocery store, and downtown events. Available for rent for a single family or can be shared by three individuals. House has a working elevator for total accessibility. This 2,100 sq.ft. house has two bedrooms with option of a third bedroom or a Living Room. This house was constructed by mason and Carpenter William Windrem, who helped building the U of Iowa Capitol building. Originally designed as a stagecoach stop, The house was most recently owned by late Mr. Kim Merker. Kim Merker was a designer, typesetter and printer of some of the most beautiful books made in America in the late 20th Century.