c.1924 Iowa Move-In Ready Home For Sale Under $185K
$184,900
Classic two-story Iowa move-in ready home for sale featuring three bedrooms and two full baths. The brick beauty has updated kitchen with all new appliances in 2025, unpainted woodwork, sunroom, dining room, detached garage and fenced rear yard.
Realtor Comments
Large kitchen with a cove for a coffee bar. The bathroom on main floor has been remodeled and has a walk in tiled shower. There is wonderful original woodwork through out including the open staircase. Upstairs you will find 3 bedrooms and a large full bathroom along with a large walk in closet or dressing room. The lower level with unique limestone bar offers even more opportunity for additional living space. The back yard is fully privacy fenced with a large deck and gardens. House has recently had interior painted and new carpet. The roof has been replaced in the last few years per previous owners. There is a 3rd full bath roughed in the lower level. Home is occupied pictures were taken while it was vacant.
- 3bed
- 2bath
- Circa 1924
1520 S Bluff Blvd, Clinton, IA 52732
If interested in a property, please contact the realtor whose link is provided in the post below, or contact an agent of your own choosing. Independent verification of details and status is recommended.
Location of This Iowa Move-In Ready Home
Pros and Cons of Clinton (24,469 pop), Iowa
Pros
- Affordable cost of living with lower housing prices than national averages
- Located along the scenic Mississippi River with river views and recreation
- Strong manufacturing heritage providing some stable employment opportunities
- Easy access to outdoor activities (boating, fishing, Eagle Point Park)
- Small-town atmosphere with friendly community feel
- Proximity to Quad Cities metropolitan area (about 30 miles away)
- Historic downtown with architecture from the lumber baron era
- Lower traffic and shorter commutes than larger cities
- Annual events like the Clinton County Fair and Riverboat Days
- Relatively easy access to Chicago and Des Moines for weekend trips
Cons
- Limited economic diversification with declining manufacturing sector
- Fewer amenities and entertainment options than larger cities
- Higher poverty rates than state and national averages
- Some areas face challenges with aging infrastructure
- Harsh Midwest winters with significant snowfall
- Limited public transportation options
- Higher unemployment rates than state average
- Brain drain as younger residents often leave for larger cities
- Limited dining and shopping variety compared to metropolitan areas
- Some neighborhoods struggle with property maintenance issues
