712 Franklin St, Iowa City, IA 52240

The architecture of the classic Queen Anne is highly ornate like a wedding cake. This 4-5 bedroom Queen Anne Revival Style home was constructed in 1880 for lumberman-owner, Louis D. Sheppard, and showcases the style of home with the witch's hat, fretwork, gingerbread, scalloped and clapboard siding. While the exterior is in need of some repair, the interior of this home showcases BEAUTIFUL original woodwork, stained glass, ornate hardware and detailing. There are four unique fireplaces in the home -- 2 in upstairs bedrooms and 2 downstairs in the parlor and living room. There are two full baths -- one upstairs with original pedestal sink, bathtub, floor tile and subway tile, and one with newer fixtures on the first floor. There are second floor laundry facilities. Solid stone foundation and dry basement. There is a 120,000 BTU Rheem furnace with AC add on in the basement and a 70,000 BTU Carrier furnace and AC unit that was added to the upper level in 2003.