This home is being sold AS IS. If you want to be off the grid this home might be for you. It is set up for total self sufficiency with wood stoves, solar panels, geothermal and whole house generator. Enjoy the solitude of country living in a serene setting nestled in the rural hills of Mt. Vernon. You'll be surrounded by mature trees that provide shelter for wild life visible from your front porch. The home is ready for some love from its new owner. Some sweat equity can go a long way to making this a real show place.
*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
4
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3.79 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,120
Year built
1981
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Linn County
APN
15364-26003-00000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.
RR3
Rural Residential Three-Acre District
Rural residential development areas designated on the land use map are intended to allow for the logical expansion of low-density, rural character residential development i.e., large lots served by individual well and septic and by rural cross-section roads. RRDAs are divided into two sub-categories: The RRDA three-acre area, which is the rural residential development area located within the well field watershed of the City of Cedar Rapids; and The RRDA two-acre area, which is not located within the city's well field watershed. The RRDA goals are supported by the LESA system scoring criteria, where points are withheld in predominantly agricultural settings but are awarded fairly readily in more suburban surroundings.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Fire house
Police station
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Detached, Underground, Garage, Heated Garage, Garage Door Opener
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Geothermal, Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Geothermal, Active Solar, Solar
Interior Features
Interior Features: Breakfast Bar
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Living Room, See Remarks, Wood Burning Stove
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 9
Laundry Features: Main Level
Has Basement
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Pool Information
Has Spa/Hot Tub
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,120
Below Grade Finished Area: 575
Levels: Two
# of Stories Total: 2
Construction Materials: Log, Stone, See Remarks
Property Features
On Waterfront
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: Wooded, Waterfront
Lot Size : 3.79
Lot Size Dimensions: 3.79 Acre
Lot Size Area: 3.79
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 3.79
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,072
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School: Mt Vernon
Middle Or Junior School: Mt Vernon
High School: Mt Vernon
Location Information
Directions: W Mt Vernon Rd to Smyth, Rt turn onto Smyth go 1.1 miles (gravel) & turn Lt onto Holmans. Property on Rt hand side.
Community Information
Building Features: SeeRemarks
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,120
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 3.79 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1981
Year Renovated: —
County: Linn County
APN: 15364-26003-00000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: CedarRapidsAreaAssociationOfRealtors
Around this home
Schools
Mount Vernon Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 3.9mi
10/10
Mount Vernon High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.8mi
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
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 104° 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
Mount Vernon, IA • 52314
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10 hours in
June and 4 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
10 hrs
4 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$450,000 – $544,000
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