Love Old Homes? Check out the Oldest Home on the Market Plus Some Classic Character Homes

Do You Love Old Homes?
Character, Architecture, Craftsmanship

Here's a Sampling of a Few of the

  Oldest Homes Currently for Sale.

#1 - The Oldest Listing
Built in 1849

Listing & photo courtesy of Holly Kreger, Iowa Realty

301 3rd Avenue, Stanwood
2299 sf; 4 bedrooms, 2 baths
.485 acre

$174,900

I have a serious affection for gingerbread on a home, and I love the 

Gothic architecture of this one.  

This is the oldest, and the facade is easily my favorite!
But I do really like #6 as well.

Listing & photo courtesy of Holly Kreger, Iowa Realty

The attention to detail and craftsmanship in classic old homes like this just can't be replicated.

A little perspective of 1849 -
~ Abraham Lincoln had been elected to the Illinois General Assembly several times,

 but in 1849 was practicing law and was not a member of Congress.

~ Lincoln's election to the presidency and the Civil War were years off.  

~ He was elected President in 1860 and the Civil War began in 1861.

~ In December of 1849, Crazy Horse, Chief of Oglala Sioux, was born.

~ Throughout 1849 the '49ers made the arduous journey to pursue dreams of  gold in California.

~ And also during 1849, this beautiful home was built in Stanwood, Iowa. 

#2 -Built in 1858

Listing & photo courtesy of Renae Forsyth-Christy, Skogman Realty

409 N Iowa St., Anamosa
2145 sf; 3 bedrooms, 1 bath
1.11 acres in town, Stone City stone Italianate

$154,000

#3 -Built in 1865

Listing & photo courtesy of Jennifer Goerdt, Keller Williams Legacy Group

112 4th Street, Van Horne
1640 sf; 4 bedrooms, 2 baths
Many new updates!

$178,000

Listing & photo courtesy of Jennifer Goerdt, Keller Williams Legacy Group

#4 -Built in 1880

Listing & photo courtesy of Cat Brown, Move In-Out, Real Estate, Inc.

402 N. Jackson Street, Lisbon
4300 sf; 5 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 2 half baths
Historic home that was part of the underground railroad.

$439,900

#5 -Built in 1890

Listing & photo courtesy of Tami Timm, Coldwell Banker Hedges

907 1st Avenue, Vinton
4063 sf on main level plus 1618 sf in lower level

7 bedrooms, 3.5 baths
Beautiful original detail and craftsmanship
Outdoor Pool

$389,900

Listing & photo courtesy of Tami Timm, Coldwell Banker Hedges

 
Listing & photo courtesy of Tami Timm, Coldwell Banker Hedges

  Listing & photo courtesy of Tami Timm, Coldwell Banker Hedges

#6 -Built in 1892

Listing & photo courtesy of Pam Wagner, Keller Williams Legacy Group

127 E State Street, Oxford
1824 sf, 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths

Plenty of updates and 10' + ceilings!

$152,000

Listing & photo courtesy of Pam Wagner, Keller Williams Legacy Group

#7 -Built in 1904

Listing & photo courtesy of Steven Hankemeier, RE/MAX Concepts

221 E. 6th Street, Tipton
2310 sf above, 400 sf in lower level

 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths

5 car heated garage

Look at the column detail - gorgeous!

$229,900

Listing & photo courtesy of Steven Hankemeier, RE/MAX Concepts

#8 -Built in 1907

Listing & photo courtesy of Jeremy Trenkamp, Coldwell Banker Hedges

513 Vernon Dr. SE, Cedar Rapids

5481 sf above, 800 sf in lower level

 7 bedrooms, 3 full baths, 3 half baths

4 floors, 1.44 acres

$649,000

Listing & photo courtesy of Jeremy Trenkamp, Coldwell Banker Hedges

#9 -Built in 1912

Listing & photo courtesy of Josie Ashmore, Pinnacle Realty

555 Knollwood Dr SE, Cedar Rapids
1874 sf above, 275 sf in lower level

 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths

Lots of recent updates

.453 acre

$214,900

 Listing & photo courtesy of Josie Ashmore, Pinnacle Realty

Listing & photo courtesy of Josie Ashmore, Pinnacle Realty

#10 - Built in 1917

Listing & photo courtesy of Jane Glantz, Iowa Realty

340 27th St. Dr SE, Cedar Rapids
6017 sf above, 1600 sf in lower level

 5 bedrooms, 5 full baths, 2 half baths

Completely remodeled, overlooks Cedar Rapids Country Club

3.35 acres
The definition of classic elegance.

$1,075,000

Listing & photo courtesy of Jane Glantz, Iowa Realty

Listing & photo courtesy of Jane Glantz, Iowa Realty

Listing & photo courtesy of Jane Glantz, Iowa Realty

Thanks for checking out some fabulous homes that are available on the Cedar Rapids MLS.  If you're house hunting and want to have a tour of any, let me know!

Judy