2416 B Avenue NE Cedar Rapids, IA 52402 • Residential - Single Family • Pending $249,000

Description

Discover a rare blend of historic charm and modern upgrades in this meticulously maintained 1916-built two-story home with a newly finished attic, offering 1,976 square feet of versatile living space in a highly desirable NE neighborhood. The finished attic?complete with a dedicated mini split HVAC system (2020)?makes an ideal fourth bedroom, guest retreat, or playroom. Energy efficiency and sustainability shine with a new 24' x 24' detached garage built in 2021, featuring paid-off solar panels that keep your electric bill close to zero, plus a rough-in for an electric car charger. The property boasts buried electrical lines for a cleaner aesthetic?only cable lines remain overhead. The garage is conveniently accessed from a paved alley for easy, private entry. Inside, the kitchen remodel (2016) brings together style and function with white, soft-close cabinetry with pull-outs, a farmhouse sink and an induction cooktop range (with both gas and electric options available). The adjacent dining room features built-ins with soapstone countertops, pop-up electrical outlets for entertaining and original rail molding, perfect for showcasing art and collectibles, while the family room adds warmth with an electric fireplace. The refinished hardwood floors that run throughout the home are gorgeous with no carpet to be found. Upstairs, you'll find three bedrooms and a beautifully remodeled bathroom (2015) with new windows and classic finishes. A fourth bedroom is the finished attic (2019), and a second full bathroom is in the lower level, offering convenience for guests or future expansion. Lots of storage space in the lower level, along with a personal woodworking room. Peace of mind comes standard with major system updates including HVAC (2020), roof (2020), updated electrical with all knob-and-tube wiring removed, and modernized plumbing. The dishwasher is brand new (2024), and the home also includes a garbage disposal. Outside, enjoy the lush brick patio surrounded by perennial landscaping, a pergola for shaded relaxation, gabions with raised vegetable beds, and a tranquil space designed for garden enthusiasts and entertainers alike. This is historic living reimagined for modern comfort!

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