Charming small town living awaits in this inviting 3 bedroom, 2 story home. The main level features a bright and spacious living room, a wonderful kitchen and dining area, plus a full bath and convenient laundry room. Upstairs you'll find a 3/4 bath, large walk-in hall closet, and 3 bedrooms, one of which is a walk-through from primary bedroom. The basement provides ample storage space. Enjoy outdoor living with a beautiful covered patio overlooking the large, spacious lot. Ample parking space plus a 3 car detached garage!
Welcome to a true piece of Sabula history in Iowa's only island town along the Mississippi River. This spacious 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom Victorian is filled with timeless character while offering updates and opportunities for the next owner to make it their own. Step inside and you will immediately notice the charm that is hard to find in modern homes, including soaring 10-foot ceilings, original hardwood floors, detailed woodwork, and a stunning open staircase that welcomes you in. The main level offers multiple living spaces that feel warm and inviting, highlighted by three fireplaces that enhance the home's historic charm. The kitchen features floor-to-ceiling cabinetry, a pantry, and plenty of storage. Just off the kitchen, you will find a convenient main-level laundry area combined with a three-quarter bathroom and direct access to the deck and backyard, making the space functional for everyday living and entertaining. Upstairs, you will find four generously sized bedrooms and a full bathroom, including a spacious primary bedroom with its own fireplace and walk-in closet. Throughout the second level, you will continue to see the craftsmanship and character that make this home so special. The third-floor attic offers exciting potential as well, with 9-foot ceilings. Work has already started to convert this space into an incredible fifth bedroom, studio, or bonus room, allowing the next owner to expand the living space even further. Several important updates have already been completed, including both a gas boiler and a wood-burning boiler heating system, providing flexible heating options. Additional improvements include the garage roof, siding, and windows replaced in 2020, and second-level windows replaced in 2021. Several main-level replacement windows are also on site and ready for installation. Outside, you can enjoy island living from the charming curved front porch or spend time in the fenced backyard featuring established grape vines and strawberry plants already planted and ready to produce this season. Priced under the current assessed value, this home presents a rare opportunity to own a large historic property full of character, space, and potential in one of eastern Iowa's most unique river communities. Whether you are looking for a full-time residence, weekend getaway, or potential Airbnb, this Sabula home offers history, charm, and opportunity all in one place.
Bring your inner entertainer and chef to this LAKE VIEW home with a great Airbnb potential (Sabula has no fees or motel/hotel tax to do so) that offers indoor chef's kitchen with lake views & oasis-like energy. This 3BR, 1.5 bath country farmhouse style 2-story cottage offers luxury modern conveniences, 2 patios, new landscaping, fully remodeled kitchen w/ new upscale Z Line Appliances, quartz countertop, LVP kitchen flooring, 5-burner cooktop w/ griddle, double ovens, duel fuel, & gorgeous vent hood. Wood floors professionally refinished, some pine ceilings added, new black fixtures, 2 enclosed porches. 2 garages. Several blocks from Mississippi River! Sabula is an island city! This property offers Airbnb potential to make your mortgage payments for you! Some photos have been virtually staged. Owners are licensed Illinois Real Estate brokers.

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Sabula is located in Iowa. Sabula, Iowa has a population of 519. Sabula is less family-centric than the surrounding county with 21.69% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 28.78%.
The median household income in Sabula, Iowa is $48,125. The median household income for the surrounding county is $65,541 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Sabula is 42.5 years.
The average high temperature in July is 84.2 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 11.3 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 36.7 inches per year, with 30.3 inches of snow per year.