Such a unique property, you won't believe it whern you step inside this 2677 SF home in a quite small town neighborhood. This Ely home boasts 3 BR, 2 Full Bathrooms, 2677 AGSF. Outside there is a huge fenced in back yard with additional out buildings. This home is a minutes walk or bike ride from dowtown Ely and the Cedar Valley Nature Trail. The showcase feature of this Ely home is a two story great room with towering vaulted ceilings offering plenty of sunlight, gas fireplace and an updated kitchen. Off the great room there is another large family/guest room with sliding glass doors to the large fenced in back yard complete with a large outbuilding, garden and second shed. The second floor main suite is complete with walk in closet and full bath. Schedule you're showing today!
Move in ready, charming and small town living. .. this home has it all. This is one you have to see to take it all in. Two story great room is cheery with plenty of sunlight and opens to an updated kitchen. This kitchen is one you will love to cook in! Large dining area and main floor laundry, plus a recent addition of a main floor family room. Enjoy the summer days in the fence yard, with gardens, patio and two sheds! The master suite is one you won't want to leave. Check this home out before it's sold!
CRAAR, CDRMLS #1604338
Jul 11, 2016
Sold
$193,500
$72/sq ft
Apr 7, 2016
Listed
$199,950
$75/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 16, 2012
Sold
$155,500
$58/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,392 (+2.3%)
$45,800 + $336,500
$382,300
2024
$6,250 (+16.6%)
$45,800 + $334,400
$380,200
2023
$5,360 (+8.2%)
$45,800 + $334,400
$380,200
2022
$4,956 (+5.8%)
$45,800 + $231,500
$277,300
2021
$4,686 (+3.9%)
$45,800 + $215,300
$261,100
2020
$4,510 (+7.4%)
$45,800 + $188,600
$234,400
2019
$4,198 (+9.8%)
$45,800 + $188,600
$234,400
2018
$3,822 (+30.2%)
$27,500 + $184,400
$211,900
2017
$2,936 (+4.6%)
$27,500 + $184,400
$211,900
2016
$2,808 (+4.3%)
$27,500 + $129,900
$157,400
2014
$2,692
$27,500 + $133,200
$160,700
Tax history for 1535 Plain View Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,392 (+2.3%)
$45,800 + $336,500
$382,300
2024
$6,250 (+16.6%)
$45,800 + $334,400
$380,200
2023
$5,360 (+8.2%)
$45,800 + $334,400
$380,200
2022
$4,956 (+5.8%)
$45,800 + $231,500
$277,300
2021
$4,686 (+3.9%)
$45,800 + $215,300
$261,100
2020
$4,510 (+7.4%)
$45,800 + $188,600
$234,400
2019
$4,198 (+9.8%)
$45,800 + $188,600
$234,400
2018
$3,822 (+30.2%)
$27,500 + $184,400
$211,900
2017
$2,936 (+4.6%)
$27,500 + $184,400
$211,900
2016
$2,808 (+4.3%)
$27,500 + $129,900
$157,400
2014
$2,692
$27,500 + $133,200
$160,700
*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
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.31 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,619
Year built
1989
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Linn County
APN
18304-82014-00000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 12, 2026.
Jan 29, 2027 • Active
Res mechanical
Replace the furnace.
HVAC
Oct 27, 2025 • Final
Res mechanical
Install a new air conditioning system.
HVAC
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
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Attached, Garage, Garage Door Opener
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Natural Gas
Interior Features
Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Range Hood, Washer
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Gas, Great Room
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 8
Laundry Features: Main Level
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Fencing: Fenced
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 2,677
Levels: One and One Half, Two
# of Stories Total: 2
Construction Materials: Frame, Vinyl Siding
Foundation Details: Slab
Property Features
Accessibility Features: Therapeutic Whirlpool
Pets Allowed: Yes
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 : 0.31
Lot Size Dimensions: 13692 SF
Lot Size Area: 0.31
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.31
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,360
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School: College Comm
Middle Or Junior School: College Comm
High School: College Comm
Location Information
Directions: Take I-380 headed S out of Cedar Rapids then take HWY 30 East. Take C Street going South then turn Left onto E70/Ely Rd. Take Ely Rd into Ely and trun left on Dows St. Turn Left on Plain View RD and the house will be on the left.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,619
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.31 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1989
Year Renovated: —
County: Linn County
APN: 18304-82014-00000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 12, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: CedarRapidsAreaAssociationOfRealtors
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Prairie Creek Intermediate School
Public 5-6 • Assigned • 3.9mi
4/10
Prairie Point Middle School
Public 7-9 • Assigned • 4.1mi
5/10
Prairie High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.9mi
6/10
Prairie Ridge Elementary School
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 4.6mi
6/10
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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
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° 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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Historical weather
Ely, IA • 52227
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$342,000 – $413,000
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