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10/20/2026

“Gone in 13 Days: One of the Quad Cities’ Most Recognizable Historic Homes Sells for $525,000”

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If you’ve ever driven through Davenport’s historic Gold Coast neighborhood, chances are you’ve admired the magnificent mansion sitting at 412 W. 6th Street. Known as the Overview Mansion, this stunning 1901 Georgian Revival estate has long been one of the area’s architectural treasures. And recently, it found a new owner in remarkably little time.

The historic home was listed for $499,900 and went pending just 13 days later, ultimately closing on October 1, 2026, for $525,000. That’s an impressive $25,100 above the original asking price. While it’s unclear whether multiple buyers were competing for the property, the quick turnaround and above-asking sale certainly suggest strong interest in this remarkable piece of Davenport history.

Designed by renowned architects Clausen & Burrows for prominent local businessman August Steffen, the mansion features more than 6,200 square feet of living space, four bedrooms, a grand staircase, intricate decorative plasterwork, and sweeping views of the Mississippi River and downtown Davenport. Over the past decade, the property underwent an extensive restoration, with careful attention given to preserving its original architectural details, including hand-painted murals, period lighting, and decorative woodwork.

For more than a century, this extraordinary home has stood overlooking downtown Davenport, representing a remarkable chapter of the city’s architectural history. Now, with a new owner and a sale price exceeding half a million dollars, another chapter begins.

Have you ever driven past the Overview Mansion or had the opportunity to see the inside? What do you think of the $525,000 sale price?

10/09/2026

I really would love to go here to take photos of the former Jumer's property