It is now possible to own an IN-TOWN acreage, ON THE WATER at an unbelievable price! That't right, this cozy cottage style home sits on 6.2 beautifully wooded acres overlooking the water. This home is move-in-ready and just waiting on your personal cosmetic touch. It says 2 beds, but you will enjoy a spacious THIRD nonconforming bedroom that can easily serve as an office or den. Also on the main level you will find a beautiful 4 seasons room with vaulted ceilings & large windows showcasing your beautiful wooded land behind you, along with a wood burning fireplace. The huge living room takes your breath away with floor to ceiling windows overlooking the beautiful Cedar River, AND gives you a 2nd wood burning fireplace. Two bedrooms and full bath finish out the main level. This ranch also offers a massive 3 stall garage with tons of space for a work area. This is the needle in the haystack you have been waiting for!
Single-familyProperty Type
1900Year Built
6.22 acresLot Size
$244Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Travis Ferguson-The Ferguson Team• Keller Williams Legacy Group
Bought with Selling Agent Is Not A Member Of The Craar• Cedar Rapids Area Association of REALTORS
Imagine 28 wooded acres of solitude and river views just 7 minutes from downtown Cedar Rapids with Linn County taxes. A private setting with many possibilities to enjoy. This ranch house was built in the 1940’s and enjoyed by a single family until now and occupied until recently. There are several additional building sites possible.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2017
$1,474
Tax history for 3500 Ellis Rd NW
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2017
$1,474
*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
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10.4 Acres
Year renovated
1900
Sq. Ft.
1,464
Year built
1900
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Linn County
APN
13134-01001-00000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jan 14, 2026.
S-RLL
Suburban Residential Large Lot District
The Suburban Residential Large Lot District S-RLL district is intended to provide for low-density, large lot residential development at a density of up to approximately four units per acre. The S-RLL district can be located on existing development at this density and designated as a transitional district between very low-density development and smaller lot size medium density residential development. Cluster development is permitted in this district to allow for smaller lot sizes in combination with preservation of open space and sensitive lands.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Assembly/ meeting place
Religious facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Fire house
Police station
Communications tower
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Detached, Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Fireplace Insert, Natural Gas
Interior Features
Interior Features: Eat-in Kitchen
Appliances: Microwave, Refrigerator
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Insert, Great Room, Living Room, Wood Burning
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 6
Has Basement
Basement Details: Partial
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,464
Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Frame
Foundation Details: Block
Property Features
On Waterfront
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 Features: City Lot, Wooded, Waterfront
Lot Size : 6.22
Lot Size Dimensions: 270943
Lot Size Area: 6.22
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 6.22
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,200
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School: Jackson
Middle Or Junior School: Taft
High School: Kennedy
Location Information
Directions: W on Ellis Rd NW, S side of street
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,464
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 10.4 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: 1900
County: Linn County
APN: 13134-01001-00000
Home facts updated by county records on Jan 14, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: CedarRapidsAreaAssociationOfRealtors
Around this home
Schools
Jackson Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.1mi
6/10
Taft Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.7mi
7/10
John F Kennedy High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.5mi
3/10
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Lifestyle
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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
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.1 hours in
June and 4 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
10.1 hrs
4 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$340,000 – $411,000
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