416 Reno St, Iowa City, IA 52245

Two beautifully hand-crafted Amish-made porches, a brand-new garage, and located just a mile from downtown on nearly an acre of land. An 1898 stately all-brick home sited on 0.8 acres of mature landscaping, including century-old Norway spruce trees and carefully cultivated garden areas. The historic Albert J. and Alice E. Borts House is a classic Queen Anne-style residence and an Iowa City landmark, listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NR #100003921). This heritage property has been artfully updated to honor its original craftsmanship and grandeur, while seamlessly incorporating modern touches, including a newly constructed two-car garage. The home's history includes notable past residents like Carl H. Klaus, the founder of the University of Iowa Nonfiction Writing Program. Inside, you'll find ornate molding, a grand staircase, a corner cupboard, a built-in armoire, and elegant wainscoting wood wall-paneling that bring character to every room. The main level features a living room, dining room, kitchen, and powder room, all of which open onto the lush garden grounds. The upper level includes three spacious bedrooms, a large bathroom, and a finished attic loft that offers additional living space. Outdoor spaces are thoughtfully designed to enhance the home’s heritage, with gardens, a screened porch, gazebo, terrace

An 1898 stately all-brick home sited on 0.8 acres of mature landscaping including century-old Norway spruce trees and garden areas. The historic Albert J and Alice E Borts House is a classic Queen Anne style landmark. An Iowa City landmark and registered on the National Register of Historic Places (NR #100003921), the home's history includes Carl H Klaus who founded the University of Iowa Nonfiction Writing Program. Ornate molding, a grand staircase, corner cupboard, built-in armoire, and wainscoting wood wall-paneling appoint the home. Featuring a living room, dining room, kitchen and powder room on the main; the living areas open to garden grounds. The upper level includes three-bedrooms, a large bathroom, and a finished attic loft. Outdoor areas include gardens, screened porch, gazebo, terrace and pavilion spaces. Architecturally perfected, the home is a heritage to an era of fine-craftsmanship and its' stately presence.