Historic Anamosa Public Library: A unique opportunity to step back in time with this extraordinary property, a historic gem built in 1902-1903 by renowned Chicago architect Dwight H. Perkins. Constructed from locally sourced Stone City stone, this Romanesque-style masterpiece showcases impeccable masonry, with stones meticulously laid in random courses and textured with timeless elegance. The building features a welcoming front vestibule with delivery desk, spacious reading room on one end, and library book stacks on the other, offering versatile spaces ideal for modern adaptations. The property is zoned R-2, and would offer wide array of possibilities to transform into a single-family residence with historic flair, create a charming bed and breakfast or Airbnb destination, or reimagine the property as a school, church, healthcare facility, or recreational space, honoring its historical community spirit.
For sale
$227,500
100 E 1st St, Anamosa, IA 52205
0beds
2,084sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1902
7,840.8 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$109/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Versatile spacesImpeccable masonryRomanesque-style masterpieceWelcoming front vestibuleLibrary book stacksSpacious reading room
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: December 09, 2024 at 11:00am
Listed by:
Jeremy Tipton 319-551-2079,
IOWA REALTY COMMERCIAL
Source: CRAAR, CDRMLS,MLS#: 2408275
Originating MLS: Cedar Rapids Area Association Of Realtors

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 0
- Bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Other
- Level: First
Heating
- Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: See Remarks
Features
- Main Level Primary, See Remarks
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Insert, Great Room, See Remarks
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,084 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,084
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
Lot
- Size: 7,840.8 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7800
- Features: Gentle Sloping
Details
- Parcel number: 0902355014
- Zoning: R-2
- Zoning description: R-2
- Special conditions: See Remarks
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: See Remarks
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Masonry, Stone
- Foundation: Block
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1902
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Anamosa
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $109/sqft
- Annual tax amount: $2,099
- Date on market: 12/9/2024
- Listing terms: Cash
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