PRICE IMPROVED! Looking for an acreage in close proximity to downtown Cedar Rapids and Marion? Here is a home for you! This 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom home has been well taken care of! It features a large beautiful kitchen with a double oven, quartz counter tops, exhaust fan, reverse osmosis drinking water, updated appliances and lots of cabinetry with a huge pantry. Next to the kitchen is a spacious open concept dining/family room with a wood burning fireplace, making this area perfect for gatherings. There is also a living room of considerable size for quiet activities, television viewing and get togethers with family and friends. Downstairs you will find an abundance of storage areas, a huge family room with lots of closet space and another fireplace, a large laundry area and a second kitchenette. Enjoy the peaceful outdoors on your private deck or patio. The exterior of this home is magnificent with a huge backyard, many flowering perennials, multiple fenced in areas and standing dog kennels, perfect for pets. A concrete driveway and extra parking area leads up to an oversized 3.5 stall garage, with an added work area for tools and home projects. This home includes many extras not found in your average home, such as solar panels, two furnaces and central air conditioners, new breaker panel, full home attic fan, dog bath and grooming area, an additional storage building and so much more! This home should be on your list to come check out!
Single-familyProperty Type
1957Year Built
1.23 acresLot Size
$151Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Alexis Kemp-Alexis Real Estate Team• RE/MAX CONCEPTS
Bought with Becky Halsch• Urban Acres Real Estate Corridor
Looking for an acreage in close proximity to downtown Cedar Rapids and Marion? Here is a home for you! This 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom home has been well taken care of! It features a large beautiful kitchen with a double oven, quartz counter tops, exhaust fan, reverse osmosis drinking water, updated appliances and lots of cabinetry with a huge pantry. Next to the kitchen is a spacious open concept dining/family room with a wood burning fireplace, making this area perfect for gatherings. There is also a living room of considerable size for quiet activities, television viewing and get togethers with family and friends. Downstairs you will find an abundance of storage areas, a huge family room with lots of closet space and another fireplace, a large laundry area and a second kitchenette. Enjoy the peaceful outdoors on your private deck or patio. The exterior of this home is magnificent with a huge backyard, many flowering perennials, multiple fenced in areas and standing dog kennels, perfect for pets. A concrete driveway and extra parking area leads up to an oversized 3.5 stall garage, with an added work area for tools and home projects. This home includes many extras not found in your average home, such as solar panels, two furnaces and central air conditioners, new breaker panel, full home attic fan, dog bath and grooming area, an additional storage building and so much more! This home should be on your list to come check out!
CRAAR, CDRMLS #2210236
Mar 2, 2023
Sold
$460,000
$144/sq ft
Feb 3, 2023
Pending
—
Dec 14, 2022
Listed
$454,900
$142/sq ft
CRAAR, CDRMLS #2208670
Oct 25, 2022
Price Changed
$454,900
$142/sq ft
Oct 18, 2022
Price Changed
$479,900
$150/sq ft
Oct 4, 2022
Price Changed
$485,000
$151/sq ft
Sep 30, 2022
Price Changed
$495,000
$154/sq ft
Sep 21, 2022
Listed
$499,000
$156/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,508 (+1.3%)
$67,600 + $365,400
$433,000
2024
$4,452 (+9.5%)
$67,600 + $313,800
$381,400
2023
$4,066 (+1.7%)
$67,600 + $313,800
$381,400
2022
$4,000
$67,600 + $229,500
$297,100
2021
$3,998 (+2.0%)
$67,600 + $229,500
$297,100
2020
$3,918 (+5.5%)
$51,200 + $223,500
$274,700
2019
$3,712 (+2.4%)
$51,200 + $223,500
$274,700
2018
$3,624 (−2.3%)
$51,200 + $209,400
$260,600
2017
$3,710 (+2.5%)
$51,200 + $209,400
$260,600
2016
$3,618 (+1.6%)
$51,200 + $203,800
$255,000
2014
$3,560
$51,200 + $203,800
$255,000
Tax history for 1536 Forest Grove Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,508 (+1.3%)
$67,600 + $365,400
$433,000
2024
$4,452 (+9.5%)
$67,600 + $313,800
$381,400
2023
$4,066 (+1.7%)
$67,600 + $313,800
$381,400
2022
$4,000
$67,600 + $229,500
$297,100
2021
$3,998 (+2.0%)
$67,600 + $229,500
$297,100
2020
$3,918 (+5.5%)
$51,200 + $223,500
$274,700
2019
$3,712 (+2.4%)
$51,200 + $223,500
$274,700
2018
$3,624 (−2.3%)
$51,200 + $209,400
$260,600
2017
$3,710 (+2.5%)
$51,200 + $209,400
$260,600
2016
$3,618 (+1.6%)
$51,200 + $203,800
$255,000
2014
$3,560
$51,200 + $203,800
$255,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
5
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.23 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,679
Year built
1957
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Linn County
APN
15281-51013-00000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.
RR1
Rural Residential One-Acre District
The purpose of the rural residential one-acre district is to prevent a class of lots created under the prior zoning ordinance from becoming nonconforming. One acre lots were previously allowed in the former agricultural district and many were created. The goals of the county comprehensive plan discourage this size of lot in rural areas. The RR1 district is created to allow rebuilding of single-family residences on previously created one acre lots if the current structure is destroyed. The RR1 district is a closed district, however, and no new RR1 districts shall be allowed. For more information concerning how the goals and objectives of the comprehensive plan relate to each zoning district, refer to Table 107-147-3 at the end of article VII of this chapter.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Fire house
Police station
Park & open space
Feb 16, 2024 • Final
Res plumbing
Plumbing
Aug 18, 2020 • Final
Electrical
Electrical
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Detached, Garage, Garage Door Opener
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Fireplace Insert, Natural Gas
Interior Features
Interior Features: Breakfast Bar
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Water Softener Owned, Washer
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Insert, Wood Burning
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Details: Full
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
Fencing: Fenced
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 2,579
Below Grade Finished Area: 625
Construction Materials: Frame
Property Features
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size : 1.23
Lot Size Dimensions: 1.23 Acre
Lot Size Area: 1.23
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 1.23
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,123
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Utilities: Cable Available, Cable Connected
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School: Erskine
Middle Or Junior School: McKinley
High School: Washington
Location Information
Directions: Go E on Mt vernon Rd then turn Rt on Forest Grove Rd
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,679
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.23 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1957
Year Renovated: —
County: Linn County
APN: 15281-51013-00000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: CedarRapidsAreaAssociationOfRealtors
Around this home
Schools
Erskine Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 3.6mi
5/10
McKinley STEAM Academy
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.6mi
3/10
George Washington High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.7mi
4/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 104° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10 hours in
June and 4 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$460,000 – $557,000
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