Looking for an acreage to make your own? How would you like to be able to hunt on your own property, and have all the privacy an acreage offers but still be within minutes of Cedar Rapids? Nearly bordering the Cedar River and abundant with trees, this 18.36 acre property would make a fantastic building site for your new home or if you're looking for a project, you could remodel the existing farm house. Also included is a second 800 sqft guest house that was used by the current owners as a rental and has its own septic system. Outbuildings include a large machine shed and two barns, one of which is 150 yrs old. Newer well and partially updated septic with replaced distribution box. Tillable land earns $1,600/year. Property sold as-is. Inspections are for buyer's information only. LP tank has been removed.
Single-familyProperty Type
1900Year Built
18.3 acresLot Size
$217Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
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Market trends in 52227, IA
Last updated September 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Seller's market
Sale-to-List Price
99.2%
0.1% MoM
Median sale price
$393K
$115 MoM
Avg. days on market
10d
5 days MoM
Recently sold homes
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Sale history for 5900 Old River Rd
Date
Event
Price
CRAAR, CDRMLS #1807744
Jun 14, 2019
Sold
$280,000
$161/sq ft
Nov 5, 2018
Listed
$300,000
$172/sq ft
ICAARMLS #20186500
Nov 28, 2018
Listed
$300,000
$172/sq ft
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Zoning
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
Linn County
APN
153117600200000
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Last updated by owner on Jun 7, 2023.
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
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached, Garage, See Remarks
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Interior Features
Interior Features: Eat-in Kitchen
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 9
Laundry Features: Main Level
Has Basement
Basement Details: Partial
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Enclosed, Porch
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,741
Levels: Two
# of Stories Total: 2
Construction Materials: Frame, Vinyl Siding
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, See Remarks, Wooded
Lot Size : 18.3
Lot Size Dimensions: 18.3 Acre
Lot Size Area: 18.3
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 18.3
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,722
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School: College Comm
Middle Or Junior School: College Comm
High School: College Comm
Location Information
Directions: N on C St from Hwy 30, Rt on Old River Rd
Public facts
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Stories: —
Lot Size: —
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Linn County
APN: 153117600200000
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 6, 2023
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: CedarRapidsAreaAssociationOfRealtors
Around this home
Schools
Prairie Heights Elementary School
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 5.3mi
7/10
Prairie Point Middle School
Public 7-9 • Assigned • 5.3mi
5/10
Prairie High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.5mi
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
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being 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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In this area, properties receive around 10 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$359,000 – $434,000
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