Bring your vision to this diamond in the rough! This two-story, two-unit property sits on a great town lot and is packed with potential. Each unit offers its own layout, making this an ideal opportunity for a duplex, rental investment, or live-in-one/rent-the-other setup. Two detached garages provide valuable off-street parking or storage. With solid bones and a prime small-town location, this is the perfect project for investors or renovators ready to build equity.
Impeccably renovated with care and intention, this move-in-ready Olin home showcases quality craftsmanship, thoughtful details, and a layout designed to function beautifully every day. The seller’s intentional updates create a cohesive, polished interior that balances style with everyday functionality. The kitchen is a standout, featuring custom cabinetry, seamless Corian countertops, a chevron tile backsplash, and an oversized pantry with full-extension shelving for exceptional storage and organization. A dedicated dining space comfortably accommodates a full-sized table and hutch, making it ideal for both daily living and entertaining. The attached one-stall garage connects to a fully heated and cooled four-seasons breezeway, offering flexible use as a laundry area if you desired to move the utilities up to the main level, home office, storage pantry, or additional living space. From the breezeway, step out to a generous patio overlooking the backyard, where ample open space provides clear potential for garage expansion. A concrete pad is already in place for a detached shed, and there is ample space for your future outbuilding with alley-access convenience. The home offers two comfortable main-floor bedrooms, plus a spacious upstairs bedroom with additional square footage that could easily be converted into expanded storage or a walk-in closet. A convenient laundry chute located in the hallway closet adds thoughtful, practical functionality. The large unfinished basement features high ceilings and offers an excellent opportunity for future finishing—whether additional living space, recreation area, or storage—providing flexibility to grow with your needs.
Olin is located in Iowa. Olin, Iowa has a population of 877. Olin is more family-centric than the surrounding county with 30.44% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 25.42%.
The median household income in Olin, Iowa is $58,533. The median household income for the surrounding county is $63,279 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Olin is 32.5 years.
The average high temperature in July is 84 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 10.2 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 37.1 inches per year, with 27.2 inches of snow per year.
