This is an iconic one of a kind home situated high on a bluff overlooking the Mississippi River. This beautiful Greek Revival home has a long and storied history and is on the National Register of Historic Places, yet it has updated wiring, plumbing, and mechanicals throughout. The front of the home overlooks the river and is dominated by imposing columns and a balcony, accentuating the river views from the porch. Inside you will find high ceilings, decorative fireplaces, incredible plaster mouldings and ceiling medallions that highlight the unique lighting fixtures throughout. This home has been lovingly restored by its current owners over the last 45 years with no detail spared. There is even an elevator servicing four of the floors. There is a formal dining room, a parlor, and a very large living room perfect for entertaining. 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and a cupola with incredible views. Located at the end of a quiet street in the West Hill neighborhood, this house is absolutely stunning and not to be missed.
For sale
$750,000
205 Cherry St, Muscatine, IA 52761
5beds
7,050sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1853
0.66 Acres Lot
$712,400 Zestimate®
$106/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Formal dining roomImposing columnsHigh ceilingsUnique lighting fixtures throughoutBeautiful greek revival homeCupola with incredible viewsDecorative fireplaces
- 39 days
- 894
- 46
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Steve Armstrong 563-299-8596,
RE/MAX Professionals
Source: Iowa City Area AOR,MLS#: 202605184
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bonus Room, Dining Room, Family Room, Loft
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range Or Oven, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- High Ceilings, Elevator, Breakfast Area
- Flooring: Carpet, Wood
- Basement: Finished,Full,Walk-Out Access,Daylight
- Number of fireplaces: 8
- Fireplace features: Other
Interior area
- Total structure area: 7,050
- Total interior livable area: 7,050 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 5,100
- Finished area below ground: 1,950
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage
- Has garage: Yes
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Stories: 3
- Exterior features: Balcony
Lot
- Size: 0.66 Acres
- Dimensions: 140 x 203.70
- Features: Half To One Acre
Details
- Parcel number: 1302138007
- Zoning: R3
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Brick
Condition
- Year built: 1853
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park, Sidewalks, Near Shopping
- Subdivision: none
Location
- Region: Muscatine
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $106/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $531,010
- Annual tax amount: $9,371
- Date on market: 8/24/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
$712,400
$677,000 - $748,000
$2,912/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/6/2026 | Listed for sale | $750,000$106/sqft |
Source: Muscatine BOR #26-503 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,186 +3.3% | $531,010 +0.1% |
| 2024 | $8,890 +10.7% | $530,640 +0.5% |
| 2023 | $8,028 +18.4% | $528,187 +29.5% |
| 2022 | $6,780 -4% | $408,000 +19.6% |
| 2021 | $7,064 -13.3% | $341,210 +0.9% |
| 2020 | $8,144 -1.2% | $338,170 -12.7% |
| 2019 | $8,241 -7.8% | $387,580 +3.9% |
| 2018 | $8,942 +12.8% | $373,040 -5.8% |
| 2017 | $7,924 -9.5% | $395,910 |
| 2016 | $8,756 +3.2% | $395,910 +3.8% |
| 2015 | $8,486 +4.2% | $381,470 |
| 2014 | $8,146 +3.5% | $381,470 |
| 2013 | $7,874 +3.3% | -- |
| 2012 | $7,622 +3% | -- |
| 2011 | $7,400 +3.5% | -- |
| 2010 | $7,148 +4.9% | -- |
| 2009 | $6,814 +3.4% | -- |
| 2008 | $6,588 +6.8% | -- |
| 2007 | $6,168 | -- |
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Neighborhood: 52761
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Muscatine
- Middle: Muscatine
- High: Muscatine
Source: Iowa City Area AOR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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