401 S Market Street Solon, Iowa
5 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms · 2,742 Sq Ft · 0.65 Acres · $425,000
Some homes are just houses. And then there are homes like 401 S Market Street — the kind that have stood watch over a small Iowa town since 1900, holding generations of memories inside their walls. After a top-to-bottom renovation, this Solon classic is officially ready to start its next chapter with the right family.
A Century of Stories on S Market Street
Built in 1900, 401 S Market has been part of the fabric of Solon for over 125 years. It has watched neighbors grow up, families gather, and the town change around it, all while keeping its quiet dignity right there on the west side of Hwy 1, between E 3rd and E 1st streets.
You can feel that history the moment you walk in. The original wood banister still greets you in the foyer. Soaring 9-foot ceilings give every room that unmistakable turn-of-the-century proportion. There’s a charming bay window nook in the living room, another tucked into the upstairs primary suite, the kind of architectural detail builders simply don’t include anymore.
This home was loved for a long time. And that shows.
401 S Market Street Solon, Iowa, Before Remodel
Thoughtfully Flipped, Beautifully Done
Here’s the best part: while the soul of this home is original, almost everything else is brand new.
The current owner recently took 401 S Market down to its bones and brought it back even better, preserving every bit of the period charm while quietly upgrading what mattered: a brand-new forced-air heating and cooling system, fresh finishes throughout, and modern systems hidden behind those classic walls.
Step into the show-stopping kitchen and you’ll see what “thoughtful flip” really means: quartz countertops, a generous island, full pantry, subway tile backsplash, stainless appliances including a gas range, and cabinetry that goes on for days. It flows seamlessly into a versatile dining space and out toward the rest of the main floor.
The living room? A floor-to-ceiling electric fireplace as the centerpiece. The sunroom? Drenched in natural light, with views over the big back yard. There’s even a flex room on the main level that works equally well as a home office, library, or workout space — plus a main-floor bedroom and full bath, which is increasingly rare and increasingly wanted.
Upstairs, four more bedrooms await, including a primary suite with a walk-in closet and that cozy bay-window reading nook. The shared full bath is quietly the showstopper of the second floor: dual vanities, a walk-in shower, and a freestanding soaking tub that turns Tuesday nights into a spa appointment.
401 S Market Street Solon, Iowa, After Remodel
A Yard with Room to Breathe
At 0.65 acres, the lot is genuinely generous — a rarity this close to Main Street. Mature trees, partial fencing, a deck, a patio, and a storage shed mean there’s space to garden, entertain, throw a ball, or just sit on the deck with coffee and listen to the morning. There’s also a 2-stall attached garage with a built-in laundry/drop zone right inside the door, the kind of practical detail that makes everyday life easier.
Why Solon?
If you haven’t spent much time in Solon, Iowa, you’re in for a treat. This is the kind of small town people talk about wanting to find, tight-knit but not closed-off, quiet but not sleepy. You’re walking distance to Solon’s Main Street shops and dining, in the Solon Community School District (Solon Elementary, Junior High, and High School all serve this address), and just a short drive from Iowa City, Cedar Rapids, and Lake Macbride.
A century ago, someone chose this exact spot on S Market Street to build a home meant to last. They were right.
Ready for Its Next Family
Homes like this don’t come around often: a true historic property, completely refreshed, in one of Eastern Iowa’s most desirable small towns, listed at $425,000.
Whether you’re a growing family that needs five bedrooms, downsizers who want character without compromise, or anyone who’s ever fallen in love with the idea of a home with real history, 401 S Market is worth seeing in person.
Schedule a private showing today. Walk the rooms. Run your hand along that original banister. Imagine the next hundred years.
📞 Kari Juhl · 319-541-3178 📞 Whitney Stormer · 319-540-0046 🏡 Lepic-Kroeger, REALTORS® · 319-351-8811