Dreaming of wide-open spaces, beautiful countryside views, and room for horses? This beautifully renovated acreage offers the perfect blend of modern updates and rural living just minutes from Mt. Vernon. Situated on 4.5 scenic acres, this move-in-ready ranch has been extensively remodeled on the main level while maintaining everything buyers love about country propertiesincluding multiple outbuildings, fenced areas, mature shade trees, and room to roam. Inside, you'll find a bright, open floor plan featuring a beautifully updated kitchen with quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, custom cabinetry, and a large center island that opens to the living and dining areas. The home offers 2 spacious bedrooms and 2 completely renovated bathrooms, including a generous primary suite with a walk-in closet and private bath. Nearly every major component has been updated, including plumbing, electrical, windows, flooring, furnace, central air, water heater, kitchen, bathrooms, and more. The unfinished lower level provides excellent storage and endless opportunities to create additional finished living space. Outside, this property continues to shine. Whether you're looking for a hobby farm, horse property, or simply room to enjoy country life, you'll appreciate: Newer horse barn with stalls, additional barn perfect for equipment, hay storage, workshop, or livestock, detached 2-stall garage, beautiful mature trees providing shade and privacy, scenic creek running through a portion of the property, and gorgeous panoramic countryside views in every direction. Properties offering this combination of modern updates, horse facilities, usable acreage, and convenient location rarely become available. Come experience the peace and possibilities of country living.
Single-familyProperty Type
1966Year Built
4.52 acresLot Size
$341Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Meagan Bennett-Twins Home Team• Lee's Town & Country Real Estate
Bought with Rhyse Pelley• Twenty40 Real Estate + Development
Est. $2,640 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 1506 Horn Rd Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
CRAAR, CDRMLS #2605680
Sep 14, 2026
Sold
$450,000
$341/sq ft
Aug 16, 2026
Pending
—
Aug 11, 2026
Listed
$425,000
$322/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 5, 2008
Sold
$66,000
$50/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,380 (−0.9%)
$85,000 + $202,100
$287,100
2024
$3,410 (+3.6%)
$85,000 + $188,900
$273,900
2023
$3,292 (+2.5%)
$85,000 + $188,900
$273,900
2022
$3,212 (+8.9%)
$85,000 + $133,900
$218,900
2021
$2,950 (+2.1%)
$85,000 + $133,900
$218,900
2020
$2,888 (+1.8%)
$52,600 + $135,300
$187,900
2019
$2,838 (+2.5%)
$52,600 + $135,300
$187,900
2018
$2,770 (−2.0%)
$52,600 + $126,600
$179,200
2017
$2,826 (+2.3%)
$52,600 + $126,600
$179,200
2016
$2,762 (+3.8%)
$52,600 + $124,400
$177,000
2014
$2,660
$52,600 + $124,400
$177,000
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4.52 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,320
Year built
1966
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Linn County
APN
15251-78001-00000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 25, 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: 2
Parking Features: Detached, Garage, See Remarks, Garage Door Opener
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Interior Features
Interior Features: Breakfast Bar
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Washer
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Details: Full, Concrete, Walk-Out Access
Exterior
Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,320
Construction Materials: Frame, Vinyl Siding
Property Features
Other Structures: Outbuilding, Shed(s)
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size : 4.52
Lot Size Dimensions: 4.52
Lot Size Area: 4.52
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 4.52
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,441
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: Mt. Vernon Road to Horn Road
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,320
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4.52 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1966
Year Renovated: —
County: Linn County
APN: 15251-78001-00000
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 25, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: CedarRapidsAreaAssociationOfRealtors
Around this home
Schools
Mount Vernon Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 4.4mi
10/10
Mount Vernon High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.3mi
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
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
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Sun exposure
96/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 30% for direct sun exposure in Mount Vernon. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.3 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$387,000 – $468,000
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