Welcome to you private paradise! This custom-built estate sits on 36 acres. A generous foyer invites you to the first half of the home. To the right, the living room or office with fireplace. To the left, the dining room with built-in buffet. Through the dining is an incredible chefs kitchen with quarts counters, stainless steel appliances, and abundant storage to inspire all your culinary dreams. The generous eat-at counter, built-in ice maker, and beverage fridge make entertaining a breeze. Panoramic window connect to the natural beauty outside. The wrap-around porch connects the kitchen with a covered seating area overlooking the estate. Upstairs on the south side of the house is dedicated to the private primary suite with generous walk in closets, and private laundry. The spa-like bathroom has heated floors, soaking tub, and tiled shower. The main floor on north side of the house has a generous family room with gorgeous built in entertainment center, full bath, and separate kitchenette. Upstairs there are two bedrooms, full bathroom, and laundry. This home features whole house audio, tesla car charger in the garage, central vacuum, geothermal, solar array (installed in 2020) and whole-home generator. The first outbuilding has a screened porch overlooking one of the ponds and an informal seasonal kitchen for outdoor ent
Welcome to paradise on 36 acres! The foyer invites you to the south side of the home. To the right, a den with fireplace. To the left, the dining room with built-in buffet. Upstairs is dedicated to the private primary suite with walk in closets, and laundry. Primary bath has heated floors, soaking tub, and tiled shower. At the center, an incredible kitchen with quarts counters, stainless steel appliances, and abundant storage. Breakfast counter, built-in ice maker, and beverage fridge. Panoramic windows and wrap-around porch connect the natural beauty outside. The north side has a family room and kitchenette. Upstairs are two bedrooms, full bathroom, and laundry. Geothermal, solar array (2020) and whole-home generator. Smaller outbuilding has a seasonal kitchen for outdoor entertaining or cleaning game. Large outbuilding great for toy/equipment. Walking trails, greenhouse, three-stall stable, and heated water to pasture.
CRAAR, CDRMLS #1907641
May 4, 2020
Sold
$822,250
$191/sq ft
Oct 16, 2019
Listed
$949,500
$220/sq ft
+37
Welcome to your private paradise! Less than 15 miles from downtown Cedar Rapids, this stunning custom-built estate is a dream home with transitional style, located on over 35 acres with multiple fishing ponds, outbuildings and more. Spanning over 4300 SF, this one-of-a-kind geothermal home brings the outdoors in through stunning window views and brings the indoors out through expertly designed outdoor space. The tremendous chef’s kitchen will make you feel like a professional with quartz counters, professional stainless appliances and an abundance of storage and it connects to an elevated wrap around deck with covered seating area. The master suite presents massive windows, a spa bathroom with a soaking tub, & tiled shower. One of the outbuildings is an entertaining barn that overlooks one of the ponds and features a screened in porch, deck and informal kitchen area for cleaning fish or setting up a caterer. There is a second outbuilding set up for toys, equipment or could be converted to stables. Both buildings were designed to compliment the architecture of the house. The property is graced by walking trails, natural prairie, a greenhouse and a fire pit. There is also an attached, heated garage, central vac and irrigated planters.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,608 (+26.5%)
$132,000 + $688,500
$820,500
2024
$8,384
$127,900 + $655,800
$783,700
Tax history for 625 Old School Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,608 (+26.5%)
$132,000 + $688,500
$820,500
2024
$8,384
$127,900 + $655,800
$783,700
*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
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
—
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
36.03 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,559
Year built
2004
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Linn County
APN
18153-51002-00000
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: 4
Has Attached Garage
Parking Features: Guest, Heated Garage, Attached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 4
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Dual
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Geothermal, Radiant Floor
Interior Features
Interior Features: Central Vacuum, Kitchen Island, Bookcases, Entrance Foyer, Breakfast Bar
Laundry Features: Laundry Closet, In Basement, Upper Level, Other
Has Basement
Basement Details: Full, Walk-Out Access, Daylight
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Gas Grill, Other
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch, Patio
Fencing: Fenced
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 4307.0
Above Grade Finished Area: 3,559
Below Grade Finished Area: 748
# of Stories Total: 2
Builder Name: Unknown
Construction Materials: Frame
Property Features
Green Energy Generation: Solar
Green Indoor Air Quality: Contaminant Control
Other Equipment: Intercom
Other Structures: Outbuilding, Shed(s), Greenhouse, Stable(s)
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: SingleFamilyResidence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Sloped, Wooded
Lot Size : 36.03
Lot Size Dimensions: 1179 x 1336 x 1180 x 1325
Lot Size Area: 36.03
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 36.03
Zoning: Residential
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $8,260
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Schools Information
Elementary School: Washington
Middle Or Junior School: MtVernon
High School: MtVernon
Location Information
Directions: I-380 to Hwy 30 E; S on Co Rd/Jappa Rd. Take Ivanhoe Rd to Old School Rd. -OR- Hwy 1 N through Solon. Turn left on Ivanhoe Rd. Take Ivanhoe to Old School Rd.
Subdivision Name: SURVEY 1704
Community Information
Community Features: Stable(s)
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 3,559
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 36.03 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2004
Year Renovated: —
County: Linn County
APN: 18153-51002-00000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026
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Schools
Mount Vernon Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 5.7mi
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Mount Vernon High School
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
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7 days above 104° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
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Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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$1.07M – $1.30M
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