c.1909 Iowa Foursquare For Sale With Original Elements $90K
OHU50K Notes $90,000

Realtor Comments
BEAUTIFUL 4 BEDROOM HOME WITH A FULL BATH ON EACH LEVEL! Inviting open front porch welcomes you to a very comfortable living space. Formal dining room with French doors also has a closet area where main floor laundry has been added. Spacious kitchen with appliances included. Generously cared for with new roof on house 2025, roof on garage 2000, Furnace 2022, H2O heater 2022, Central air approximately 12 years ago, updated windows and attic insulation. One on the upstairs bedrooms has access to a kitchen set up as it was once a converted duplex. Fenced yard with North side belonging to neighbor. It’s a genuine find, make this house your new home!!!
- 4 bed
- 2 bath
- 1,722 sqft
- Build date 1909

700 N 3rd St, Clinton, IA 52732 $90,000
- Contact Realtor: Monica Laufenberg
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Pros
Very affordable housing
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Median home value roughly $100k–$132k, far below the U.S. median.
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Median rent around $650/month.
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Cost of living is about 6–13% lower than the U.S. average.
This makes Clinton attractive for:
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retirees
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first-time homebuyers
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remote workers wanting cheap housing.
Scenic Mississippi River location
The city sits directly on the Mississippi River, giving residents access to:
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river views and parks
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boating and fishing
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bike paths and outdoor recreation.
Parks like Eagle Point Park overlook the river and are a local highlight.
Proximity to bigger cities
Clinton is connected by highways and is within driving distance of larger areas:
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Quad Cities (~40–50 minutes)
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Dubuque (~1 hour)
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Cedar Rapids (~1.5 hours)
That means residents can still reach bigger shopping centers, jobs, and airports.
Industrial and manufacturing jobs
The Mississippi River port and local factories still support jobs in:
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manufacturing
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food processing
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logistics and transportation.
Quiet small-city lifestyle
Compared with large cities, Clinton offers:
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slower pace of life
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less traffic
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smaller community feel.
Cons
Crime rates higher than average
Crime is one of the most common concerns.
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Violent crime score: 42.5 vs 22.7 U.S. average.
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Property crime score: 62.6 vs 35.4 U.S. average.
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Overall crime rate about 45% above the national average.
Safety varies significantly by neighborhood.
Weak local economy
Economic indicators are below national averages:
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Median household income around $46k (well below U.S. average).
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Poverty rate about 18.4%.
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Fewer high-paying jobs compared with larger cities.
Population decline and aging infrastructure
Like many old industrial towns:
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Some neighborhoods have vacant homes and aging buildings.
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Downtown retail has declined since manufacturing jobs left.
Limited entertainment and nightlife
The city has basic amenities, but residents often travel elsewhere for:
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big concerts or events
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larger malls
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more diverse restaurants.
Environmental and industrial issues
Some residents report industrial odors from local plants near parts of the city.
This is common in older riverfront manufacturing towns.

























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