Truly a rare find in the Corridor. This acreage sits exactly one mile from Ely & about a city block on gravel. Sitting on a ridge with amazing views this property offers a two story home that has been lovingly maintained by the same family for over 40 years. The main level has a spacious dropzone, laundry room, remodeled bathroom, large eat-in kitchen, formal dining room & living room.
Single-familyProperty Type
1900Year Built
2 acresLot Size
$186Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by Jacey Slaton• Ruhl&Ruhl, REALTORS - CR
Bought with Jacey Slaton• Ruhl&Ruhl, REALTORS - CR
Rare opportunity in the Corridor. Absolutely amazing views from this two acre homestead that sits exactly 1 mile west of Ely. The turn of the century home that has been lovingly maintained by the same family for over 40 years. Neutral colors throughout and the main level has a spacious dropzone, laundry room, updated bath, large eat-in kitchen, formal dining room & living room. The 2nd floor has 3 bedrooms with one being a walk-through & there are no original windows in the house - all have been replaced. The basement has a toilet & shower and is accessible only from the exterior. Four stalls of garage space. If you love to garden, you can have the garden of all gardens here! A couple of outbuildings and barns round out this gorgeous two acre haven. Property is in a trust, there is no disclosure and is being sold "as is". Please do not access the grounds without an appointment and your Realtor present, thank you.
ICAARMLS #20166000
Feb 17, 2017
Sold
$247,000
$117/sq ft
Dec 27, 2016
Price Changed
$257,000
$122/sq ft
Nov 10, 2016
Listed
$247,000
$117/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 31, 1972
Sold
$20,500
$10/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,190 (−1.7%)
$78,000 + $279,200
$357,200
2024
$4,262 (+19.7%)
$78,000 + $250,800
$328,800
2023
$3,562 (+1.4%)
$78,000 + $264,300
$342,300
2022
$3,514 (+7.9%)
$78,000 + $166,100
$244,100
2021
$3,256 (+2.2%)
$78,000 + $166,100
$244,100
2020
$3,186 (+2.8%)
$55,000 + $157,700
$212,700
2019
$3,098 (+3.1%)
$55,000 + $157,700
$212,700
2018
$3,006 (+85.1%)
$55,000 + $149,200
$204,200
2017
$1,624
$55,000 + $149,200
$204,200
Tax history for 4021 Vista Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,190 (−1.7%)
$78,000 + $279,200
$357,200
2024
$4,262 (+19.7%)
$78,000 + $250,800
$328,800
2023
$3,562 (+1.4%)
$78,000 + $264,300
$342,300
2022
$3,514 (+7.9%)
$78,000 + $166,100
$244,100
2021
$3,256 (+2.2%)
$78,000 + $166,100
$244,100
2020
$3,186 (+2.8%)
$55,000 + $157,700
$212,700
2019
$3,098 (+3.1%)
$55,000 + $157,700
$212,700
2018
$3,006 (+85.1%)
$55,000 + $149,200
$204,200
2017
$1,624
$55,000 + $149,200
$204,200
*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
3
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,108
Year built
1900
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Linn County
APN
19361-27002-00000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.
AG
Agricultural District
Agricultural areas AA designated on the land use map are intended to maintain or enhance the viability of agricultural operations in such areas by restricting the proliferation of noncompatible uses and protecting high-value agricultural land, while allowing pockets of infill development in appropriate areas. This is achieved through the design of the LESA system scoring, which awards points sparingly and has a high threshold score for development approval. The agricultural area goals are also achieved through the UDC zoning density requirement for lots, which generally requires a 35-acre minimum for agriculturally zoned development, and through the minimum levels of service MLS standards. 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
Livestock production
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Fire house
Police station
Recreation
Cemetery
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces Total: 3
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Propane
Interior Features
Interior Features: Other
Appliances: Dishwasher
Flooring: Carpet
Fireplace Features: None
Room Information
Laundry Features: Lower Level, Other
Has Basement
Basement Details: Full
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 2108.0
Above Grade Finished Area: 2,108
# of Stories Total: 2
Builder Name: NA
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Property Features
Other Structures: Outbuilding
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: SingleFamilyResidence
Lot Information
Lot Size : 2.0
Lot Size Dimensions: NA
Lot Size Area: 2
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 2
Zoning: R
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,673
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Schools Information
Elementary School: CollegeComm
Middle Or Junior School: CollegeComm
High School: CollegeComm
Location Information
Directions: From State St in Ely, turn W just S of Caseys on to Vista Rd, it is approximately 1 mile from state St
Subdivision Name: NA
Community Information
Community Features: Other
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,108
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: —
County: Linn County
APN: 19361-27002-00000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026
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Schools
Prairie Creek Intermediate School
Public 5-6 • Assigned • 3.0mi
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Prairie Point Middle School
Public 7-9 • Assigned • 3.2mi
5/10
Prairie High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.4mi
6/10
Prairie Ridge Elementary School
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 3.6mi
6/10
Prairie View Elementary School
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 3.6mi
9/10
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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 102° 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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In this area, properties receive around 10 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$372,000 – $450,000
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