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.
Sold for $225,000
$225,000
703 & 705 S 7th Ave, Iowa City, IA 52240
--beds
--baths
1,492sqft
Multi Family, Residential
Built in 1938
-- sqft lot
$225,900 Zestimate®
$151/sqft
$1,337 Estimated rent
Home value
$225,900
$215,000 - $237,000
$1,337/mo
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Unfinished walkout basements
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Listed by:
Michael McEleney 319-400-1697,
Urban Acres Real Estate
Bought with:
Mike Bails
Urban Acres Real Estate
Source: Iowa City Area AOR,MLS#: 202602336
Facts & features
Interior
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range Or Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Breakfast Area, Other, Primary On Main Level
- Flooring: Wood, Tile
- Basement: Full,Walk-Out Access,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Other
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,492
- Total interior livable area: 1,492 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,492
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Off Street
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Other
Lot
- Size: 6,250 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 125 x 50 x 125
Details
- Parcel number: 1014211005
- Zoning: Residential Duplex
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Multi Family, Residential
Materials
- Other, Unknown
Condition
- Year built: 1938
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Green energy
- Indoor air quality: Active Radon
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Close To School, Sidewalks
- Subdivision: Rundell Addition
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Maintenance Grounds
Location
- Region: Iowa City
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $151/sqft
- Annual tax amount: $4,602
- Date on market: 4/8/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/15/2026 | Sold | $225,000-5.5%$151/sqft |
Source:  Iowa City Area AOR #202602336 Report a problem | ||
| 4/11/2026 | Pending sale | $238,000$160/sqft |
Source: Iowa City Area AOR #202602336 Report a problem | ||
| 4/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $238,000$160/sqft |
Source: Iowa City Area AOR #202602336 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
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Neighborhood: Longfellow
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GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Longfellow Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 4/10Southeast Junior High SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 6/10Iowa City High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Longfellow
- Middle: Southeast
- High: City
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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