FAIRFAX IN TOWN ACREAGE – 5 BEDROOM 3.5 BATH. Experience refined living in this beautifully reimagined ranch estate, set on over an acre of pristine land with sweeping views of your private back yard with timberline and creek views. Located in College Community School District with bus stop in front of home! Since 2024, the lower level has been completely remodeled, now featuring an expanded layout with window wells, a spacious new family room, and the addition of a fifth conforming bedroom, perfect for guests or multigenerational living. Inside, soaring vaulted ceilings, wood-look tile plank floors, and walls of natural light create an inviting, open-concept design. The chef’s kitchen boasts dark cabinetry, a striking subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, and an oversized granite island with seating for gatherings of any size. Adjacent spaces include a walk-in pantry, drop zone with sliding barn doors, and a half-bath/laundry combo. The luxurious primary suite offers a spa-inspired bath with cultured marble vanities, dual sinks, glass-enclosed tile shower, and walk-in closet. Additional bedrooms feature large closets and upgraded baths with granite finishes. The remodeled lower-level impresses with a spacious home office, media/TV area, full bath, storage, and two conforming bedrooms. Outdoors, enjoy mature landscaping, a multi-tiered deck, chain-link fencing, paved walkways, and a generous garden space. The property also highlights exceptional garage amenities: a spacious attached garage plus a bonus detached oversized garage with a 10’x16’ overhead door, ideal for hobbyists, boats, or oversized vehicles. Every detail has been thoughtfully designed to blend elegance, function, and comfort. This home offers the rare combination of small-town serenity with easy access to Corridor conveniences.
Plenty of space to spread out – indoors and out – with this 3 bedroom home on just over 1 acre in Fairfax! Beautiful flat acreage backs to farm fields and includes a bonus two-car detached garage with 10’x16’ door. Inside the home, an open, flowing floorplan awaits with wood-look tile plank flooring, plenty of natural light, vaulted ceilings, and corner gas fireplace with oak mantel. Dining area with big windows overlooking the acreage. Beautiful kitchen with dark cabinets on the perimeter, white subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, and a huge granite island with ample storage and seating for four or more! Adjacent storage pantry and drop zone/cubbies with sliding barn door. Half bath / laundry room combo off the kitchen. Down the hall, spacious Primary Suite with cultured marble vanity, double sinks, storage tower, glass shower enclosure with tile surround, and a walk-in closet. Two more bedrooms with large closets and a full bath with granite vanity and tile backsplash round out the main floor. Downstairs, loads of space with a second pantry/storage room, huge home office with big closet, TV / seating area, full bathroom, and a bedroom. Lower level has a pre-plumbed platform for a wood burning stove. Beautifully landscaped yard with mature trees, multi-level deck, chain link fencing, paved sidewalk connecting the home to the detached garage, and a large garden space just in time for summer gardening. Beautiful home! Come take a look!
ICAARMLS #202402615
Jun 4, 2024
Sold
$500,000
$166/sq ft
May 8, 2024
Pending
—
May 7, 2024
Listed
$490,000
$162/sq ft
+48
Plenty of space to spread out – indoors and out – with this 3 bedroom home on just over 1 acre in Fairfax! Beautiful flat acreage backs to farm fields and includes a bonus two-car detached garage with 10’x16’ door. Inside the home, an open, flowing floorplan awaits with wood-look tile plank flooring, plenty of natural light, vaulted ceilings, and corner gas fireplace with oak mantel. Dining area with big windows overlooking the acreage. Beautiful kitchen with dark cabinets on the perimeter, white subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, and a huge granite island with ample storage and seating for four or more! Adjacent storage pantry and drop zone/cubbies with sliding barn door. Half bath / laundry room combo off the kitchen. Down the hall, spacious Primary Suite with cultured marble vanity, double sinks, storage tower, glass shower enclosure with tile surround, and a walk-in closet. Two more bedrooms with large closets and a full bath with granite vanity and tile backsplash round out the main floor. Downstairs, loads of space with a second pantry/storage room, huge home office with big closet, TV / seating area, full bathroom, and a bedroom. Lower level has a pre-plumbed platform for a wood burning stove. Beautifully landscaped yard with mature trees, multi-level deck, chain link fencing, paved sidewalk connecting th
Public Records
May 30, 2000
Sold
$195,000
$65/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,896 (+2.4%)
$50,200 + $385,300
$435,500
2024
$5,760
$50,200 + $342,900
$393,100
2023
$5,758 (+1.5%)
$50,200 + $342,900
$393,100
2022
$5,672 (+7.3%)
$50,200 + $284,000
$334,200
2021
$5,288 (+2.2%)
$50,200 + $284,000
$334,200
2020
$5,176 (+5.8%)
$50,200 + $246,100
$296,300
2019
$4,894 (+4.3%)
$50,200 + $246,100
$296,300
2018
$4,694 (+1.3%)
$50,200 + $226,200
$276,400
2017
$4,634 (+4.5%)
$50,200 + $221,400
$271,600
2016
$4,436 (+6.5%)
$50,200 + $209,600
$259,800
2014
$4,166
$50,200 + $209,600
$259,800
Tax history for 61 E Cemetery Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,896 (+2.4%)
$50,200 + $385,300
$435,500
2024
$5,760
$50,200 + $342,900
$393,100
2023
$5,758 (+1.5%)
$50,200 + $342,900
$393,100
2022
$5,672 (+7.3%)
$50,200 + $284,000
$334,200
2021
$5,288 (+2.2%)
$50,200 + $284,000
$334,200
2020
$5,176 (+5.8%)
$50,200 + $246,100
$296,300
2019
$4,894 (+4.3%)
$50,200 + $246,100
$296,300
2018
$4,694 (+1.3%)
$50,200 + $226,200
$276,400
2017
$4,634 (+4.5%)
$50,200 + $221,400
$271,600
2016
$4,436 (+6.5%)
$50,200 + $209,600
$259,800
2014
$4,166
$50,200 + $209,600
$259,800
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
5.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1,742 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,053
Year built
1997
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Linn County
APN
20094-01005-00000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Detached, Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Fireplace Insert, Natural Gas, Forced Air
Interior Features
Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Wired for Sound
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Insert, Gas, Great Room
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 9
Has Basement
Basement Details: Full
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,730
Below Grade Finished Area: 1,290
Levels: One
Construction Materials: Frame, Vinyl Siding
Property Features
Pets Allowed: Yes
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
Lot Size : 1.04
Lot Size Dimensions: 45302
Lot Size Area: 1.04
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 1.04
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,705
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Utilities: Cable Available, Cable Connected
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School: College Comm
Middle Or Junior School: College Comm
High School: College Comm
Location Information
Directions: HWY 151 TO 80TH ST - FT TO E CEMETERY RD, ON THE RT
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 5.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,053
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1,742 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1997
Year Renovated: —
County: Linn County
APN: 20094-01005-00000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: CedarRapidsAreaAssociationOfRealtors
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Schools
Prairie Crest Elementary School
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 5.9mi
5/10
Prairie High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.3mi
6/10
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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 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
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$495,000 – $600,000
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