For Sale2d on marketHistoric · 88 yrs
703 & 705 S 7th Ave
Iowa City, IA, 52240 • Longfellow • Johnson County
$238,000
$160/sqft
Down payment assistance available
1,492Sqft
0.14 acLot
1938Built
Property DNA
Character Home
Built 1938 · 88 years of history
Rundell Addition
Longfellow
1 Fireplace
Other
Wood & Tile Floors
Quality flooring throughout
2d on Market
Listed Apr 8, 2026
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About this home
Multi Family · Built 1938 · Historic
Investment opportunity awaits with this unique Howard Moffitt duplex 'Baby Alamo'; constructed in 1938 and as legend would have it, inspirational to his move down south to Citrus City, Texas in 1943. With no formal training in construction or architecture, Moffitt began building homes as a side business from his auto parts distributorship. Moffitt's house designs were concocted from popular magazine photos, consultation with close friends, limitations of available building supplies and most importantly, whimsy and charm. Each side offers 2 small bedrooms, 1 bath and unfinished walkout basements. They command $1,100 per month rent and the tenants pay the utilities. Property conveyed in 'AS-IS' condition. Please park on Center Ave. for Showings.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$1,529/month
Principal & Interest$1,211
Property Tax$238
Insurance$79
Down payment20% ($47,600)
3%50%
Est. 6.56% rate · 30yr fixed · $190,400 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeMulti Family, Residential
Year Built1938
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
CoolingCentral Air
Parking4 Parking spaces
Days on Zillow2 Days
Price/sqft$160
Property
Home typeMulti Family
Sub-typeMulti Family, Residential
Year built1938
Stories1
Systems
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
CoolingCentral Air
ConstructionOther, Unknown
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingOff Street
BasementFull,Walk-Out Access,Unfinished
Fireplaces1
Lot6,250 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodLongfellow
ZoningResidential Duplex
Annual tax$4,602
Parcel1014211005
Features & details
11 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Breakfast Area
Other
Primary On Main Level
Appliances
Dishwasher
Range Or Oven
Refrigerator
Dryer
Washer
Flooring
Wood
Tile
Heating
Natural Gas
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Laundry
In Basement
Fireplace
Other
Exterior Features
Exterior
Other
Parking
Off Street
Construction
Other
Unknown
Community
Sidewalks
Close To School
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusFor Sale
Days on market2
Tax rate1.50%
Price/sqft$160
On marketApr 8, 2026
PostedApr 8, 2026
MLS updatedApr 8, 2026
Tour days9
Views823
Favorites46
How are the schools in Iowa City?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Iowa City, IA, 52240
Price history
1 event
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Apr 8, 2026Listed For Sale$238,000$160Iowa City Area AOR
Listed For Sale$238,000
Apr 8, 2026•$160/sqft•Iowa City Area AOR
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Neighborhood details
Local context around this listing
Iowa City, IA • Johnson County
Nearby neighborhoods
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Nearby zip codes
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