Calling the Gold Coast Home

September 23, 2012  12N-4PM

A Homes-for-Sale Open House

Sponsored by the Gold Coast-Hamburg Historic District Association

412 W. 6^th St. The August Steffen Jr. Home ca 1901 “The Overview,” one of the Gold Coast’s most prestigious addresses with spectacular views of the Mississippi riverfront. Many original features and updates. Updates include a new geo thermal system throughout, custom kitchen with handmade Amish cherry cabinetry and heated terrazzo floors. Recent replacement of cement porches and exterior painting. Original tile roof reset and re-laid with new felt.  Much of the first floor restored and includes original fireplaces, built ins, woodwork and stained and leaded glass windows. Second floor is gutted and ready for further renovation. Full attic and basement. Includes full sized lot across alley. Price:  TBD Contact: TBD  History: This home was designed for August Steffen Jr by famed architect F. G. Clausen. The Steffens family was one of Davenport’s early entrepreneurial and mercantile dynasties.

 521 W, 6^th St. 4-unit apartment building. 2- 2 bedroom units, 1-1 bedroom unit, and 1-3 room efficiency. Rental income-$1860/month. Newer hot water heat and newer boiler. Annual taxes $2900/year    Price:  $72,000 Contact: Jon Wilson 563-529-5454.

630 W. 6^th St. The F. G. Clausen Home c 1865 . Take a step back in time in this dramatic Gold Coast 2-Story with 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, 1 car garage and 2,223 sq. ft. original details including: high ceilings, beautiful woodwork, transom windows, and pocket doors. Bright formal living room with fireplace and tall windows. Formal dining room with bay window area, detailed hardwood floors, and French doors leading to the parlor. Maid’s quarters with private stairway in kitchen. Walk-up attic and full basement. Fenced yard! New roof with architectural shingles. Home sold "strictly as-is".  Price: $109,900  MLS Listing # 4135749. Contact: Alex Wolking, Keller Williams Realty Greater Quad Cities. Cell: (309) 948-3656; alexwolking@kw.com  or www.alexwolking.com. History: This McClelland- style house was home to F. G. Clausen, one of Davenport’s best known architects. Clausen, an 1869 immigrant from Germany, designed the home next door at 624 W. 6^th. He and his firm went on to build some of Davenport’s best loved residential and commercial buildings including The Peterson Building (now River Music Experience), Central High School, the First Presbyterian Church as well as “The Alamo” and “The Overview” in the Gold Coast neighborhood.

729 W. 6^th St. The Francis Ochs Home c. 1875 is a rare Gold Coast example of Victorian Cottage architecture designed after the style of Andrew Jackson Downing.  This 4-bedroom, 2-bath home offers 3,150 square feet of living space on three floors. This charming residence is replete with original hardwood trim and wood filigree, three fireplaces, leaded glass, and an unusual four-turn staircase. All window treatments, mirrors and appliances stay with the home. The 80 x 150 foot lot is a gardener’s delight with raspberries and fruit trees. Detached garage.  Price: $145,000 MLS Listing # 4137105 Contact: Jesse Hammes, Re/Max River Cities 563-579-0777; jessehammes@remax.net History: Francis Ochs was a German immigrant who was a City Assessor and founding officer of Davenport Savings Bank. This was also home to his daughter Emma until her death in 1940. It retains a remarkable amount of original detailing including painted grain trim and doors and a frescoed dining room featuring hand painted vignettes.

904 W. 6^th St. The historic Miriam House was built in 1900 and has served families through the years.  Over the last several years before it was closed, it had often served as a 'safe haven' home for men, women and children who needed help and support in difficult personal times.  The solidly built structure has beautiful woodwork, 8 BRs, 6 bathrooms, large kitchen w/dining room, plus offices and meeting rooms over 3 floors and a full basement.  It is truly one of a kind!  Price:  $79,900      MLS#4131974     Contact: Jerry Ketelaar, Century 21 Cornelis-Simpson, Inc Realtors at 309-764-7413 or cell 309-236-9000 and email Jerry@Ketelaar.com.

411 W. 8^th St.  This historic two-story, single-family. 1,338 square-foot home features three bedrooms. New top to bottom including roof, porches, paint, parking pad, flooring, paint, cabinets, heating & central AC and plumbing plus all new insulation, drywall, carpeting and vinyl and interior wood trim.  The basement has high ceilings and an egress window: could be finished by the homeowner to include an additional bedroom and bath. The double lot provides lots of space for outdoor living and play. This home is part of Davenport’s Urban Homestead Program. Income restrictions apply Price: $68,000 Estimated monthly payment of $440.99  that includes estimated principal & interest and estimated escrow for taxes and insurance. Interested parties must make application to the Urban Homestead Program. Contact:  City of Davenport. 563- 326-7765  Info at http://www.cityofdavenportiowa.com/egov/apps/services/index.egov?path=details&action=i&id=11

History: This home was believe moved to a site on Ripley about 1908 when other homes were being built on the bluff to the south. It was moved again in 2010 from its undersized lot to a larger one around the corner.

502 W. 8^th St. plus nearby parcels. The William Pohlmann Home c.1888 3 Bedroom, 2-bath home loaded with vintage charm. This private home sits high above 8^th St. with easy alley access. All new heating and air conditioning, plumbing, wiring, roof with architectural shingles, and exterior and interior paint. New half round gutters to be installed and included in ask price. Many kitchen and bathroom updates including ceramic floors and tile. Hardwood floors on first floor and wood laminate on second. Wide front porch. Price also includes three parcels (G0043-16, G0043-17, G0043-18) to the west, but not immediately adjacent to the home.   Price:  $110,000 Contact:  Marion Meginnis, 563-326-3290, marion_meginnis@msn.com  History:  William Pohlmann was a tailor and a German immigrant who came to Davenport in 1858. 502 W. 8^th was likely his retirement home. It was later the residence of his son William Pohlman Jr., who began his career as a junior clerk for the Citizen’s National Bank and rose to be President/Manager of The Iowa Steam Laundry.

730 Brown St. A unique rental property. A 4-unit building, 3,696 square feet.  3 units have been completely rehabbed from the studs out—updated electrical, plumbing, furnaces, drywall, kitchens, baths, ceramic flooring, carpet, doors and windows. Renovations on 4^th unit underway. Spacious attic and basement and room for additional apartment on 1^st floor. Includes detached two car garage and two vacant lots immediately to the south. New Roof-no new price. One apartment will be open for view during the Open House and agent will make later appointments for full tour. Price: $89,900. MLS# 4133293 Contact:  Donna Arnold, Mel Foster Company. Cell: 563-505-2258; darnold@melfosterco.com or www.DonnaArnoldSellsHomes.com. More info at: http://quadcities.paragonrels.com/publink/default.aspx?GUID=52c0fbeb-6708-4fe7-9c85-d1db3f51b344&Report=Yes

537 W. 9^th St. Great Gold Coast home c. 1915.  3 bedrooms and remodeled bath with claw foot tub. Newer back deck. Waterproofed basement. Large kitchen with butler's pantry. Nice wood trim and hardwood floors throughout. Large 2-car garage. Seller has owned the home since 1976. All appliances stay. Including washer and dryer. Price:  $69,000 MSL# 4135324  Contact: Fred Harris Ruhl & Ruhl Realtors, 563-441-5031; fredharrisjr@ruhlhomes.com or www.fredharrisjrrealtor.com.