You Can Own an Award-Winning Midcentury Home in the Rolling Hills of Iowa City for $410K
A rare find designed by acclaimed architecture firm Crites and McConnell in 1965, the Kitzman House features floor-to-ceiling windows and a warm, cedar-paneled interior.
A rare find designed by acclaimed architecture firm Crites and McConnell in 1965, the Kitzman House features floor-to-ceiling windows and a warm, cedar-paneled interior.
Property Details:
Location: 12 Longview Knl NE, Iowa City, Iowa
Price: $410,000
Year Built: 1965
Architect: Crites and McConnell
Footprint: 1,836 square feet (three bedrooms, three baths)
Lot Size: 0.93 acres
From the agent: "Don’t miss this truly authentic, award-winning midcentury-modern home. Custom designed by Crites and McConnell in 1965, it is located on a gently sloping .93-acre lot in the River Heights area. The home has five large decks, each with its own window wall and a sliding glass access door. The living room has a soaring 16-foot-high ceiling with floor-to-ceiling windows. Roughhewn cedar paneling is used throughout the interior, and there is a stylish freestanding fireplace in the living room. In addition to the three bedrooms, there is a large study/office/studio with many built-in cabinets and shelving. The efficient galley kitchen has solid surface counters, a Fisher & Paykel refrigerator, and GE appliances. The lower level has a large window-lined garden room that opens to the patio."
The house perches on a hill in River Heights, a neighborhood on the edge of Iowa City.
Photo courtesy of Blank & McCune
A covered bridge leads from the carport to the house, offering a glimpse of the wooden interiors to come.
Photo courtesy of Blank & McCune
Each of the five rooms facing the rear of the house has its own deck, accessible through floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors.
Photo courtesy of Blank & McCune
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