Hard top roads lead you to this rare in town acreage with no one in front or behind you! Beautiful views of King Chapel and acres of farmland! Nice large kitchen with huge center island, breakfast bar that can hold at least 4 barstools, tiled backsplash, granite counter tops, hardwood floors & drop zone/charging desk. Sliders off the kitchen onto the maintenance free deck for quiet nights or morning coffee, with incredible privacy and views! The living room is cozy with gas fireplace for warm winter nights. Main floor primary suite with large bathroom and walk in closet with built ins. Huge formal dining room with gorgeous views and rich hardwoods, ready for family holidays or get togethers. Main floor laundry/organizational drop zone/pantry, a great place for kids to land their stuff and stay clutter free! There is also another 1/2 bath on the main. Two huge bedrooms up the stairs, with nice landing and a full bathroom! Finished lower level with walk out basement, perfect rec room that leads onto a nice patio, wired for a hot tub! Private soaking nights! The large yard has raised box gardens, mature trees and landscape with plenty of room to add another garage or outbuilding! Parking for RV/camper or boat would be easy. Great storage room in this home. Plenty of obvious room to add a 4th bedroom, office, or mother in law suite. Radon mitigated. Roof is less than 2 years old, AC is less than 2 years old. Gas stove. City water! Easy access to Hwy 30 or Highway 1! Only 25 minutes to Cedar Rapids and 30 to Iowa City. Mt Vernon is full of yearly events, cute shops, and great schools!
This spacious family home that has room to grow nicely situated on acre lot surrounded by mature perennials & trees on the edge of Mt Vernon offering scenic country views from the front & wide-open view from the rear with King’s Chapel as a back drop. Step inside to hardwood floors, large formal dining or living room adjoining bright beautiful heart of the home kitchen with center island/breakfast bar, granite tops, subway tile backsplash, stainless appliances & French doors to maintenance free deck perfect for grilling. Adjoining family room off the kitchen with gas fireplace, main level master suite with walk in closet & master bath & laundry room conveniently located off the kitchen completes the main level. Upstairs to 2 big bedrooms, full bathroom & big center hall. Walkout lower level family/rec room with sliders to patio & huge yard. There is a well-planned future 4th bedroom that has attached bathroom that is also accessed from the lower level hallway. Unfinished utility room has plenty of space for storage & workshop. If you have yet to discovered Mount Vernon come check out our vibrant community filled with history, charm, hospitality, creativity, excellent school district & home to Cornell College and less than 30 minutes to Cedar Rapids & Iowa City.
Public Records
May 26, 1993
Sold
$23,500
$10/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,392 (+2.3%)
$70,000 + $368,100
$438,100
2024
$7,224 (+22.3%)
$70,000 + $334,500
$404,500
2023
$5,906 (+2.4%)
$70,000 + $334,500
$404,500
2022
$5,770 (−1.2%)
$70,000 + $220,500
$290,500
2021
$5,842 (−1.1%)
$70,000 + $220,500
$290,500
2020
$5,904 (+7.0%)
$70,000 + $205,700
$275,700
2019
$5,520 (+2.4%)
$70,000 + $205,700
$275,700
2018
$5,388 (+1.8%)
$70,000 + $188,400
$258,400
2017
$5,292 (+2.4%)
$70,000 + $188,400
$258,400
2016
$5,168 (+3.6%)
$70,000 + $176,500
$246,500
2014
$4,988
$70,000 + $176,500
$246,500
Tax history for 240 Scobey Rd NW
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,392 (+2.3%)
$70,000 + $368,100
$438,100
2024
$7,224 (+22.3%)
$70,000 + $334,500
$404,500
2023
$5,906 (+2.4%)
$70,000 + $334,500
$404,500
2022
$5,770 (−1.2%)
$70,000 + $220,500
$290,500
2021
$5,842 (−1.1%)
$70,000 + $220,500
$290,500
2020
$5,904 (+7.0%)
$70,000 + $205,700
$275,700
2019
$5,520 (+2.4%)
$70,000 + $205,700
$275,700
2018
$5,388 (+1.8%)
$70,000 + $188,400
$258,400
2017
$5,292 (+2.4%)
$70,000 + $188,400
$258,400
2016
$5,168 (+3.6%)
$70,000 + $176,500
$246,500
2014
$4,988
$70,000 + $176,500
$246,500
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1 Acre
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,338
Year built
1994
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Linn County
APN
17091-01003-00000
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, Garage, Off Street, Garage Door Opener
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air, Whole House Fan
Has Heating
Heating: Fireplace Insert, Natural Gas, Forced Air
Interior Features
Interior Features: Breakfast Bar
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Water Softener Rented
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Insert, Gas
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 7
Laundry Features: Main Level
Has Basement
Basement Details: Full, Walk-Out Access
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,748
Below Grade Finished Area: 590
Levels: One and One Half
# of Stories Total: 1
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 Size : 1
Lot Size Dimensions: 1 Acre
Lot Size Area: 1
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 1
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,954
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Utilities: Cable Available, Cable Connected
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School: Mt Vernon
Middle Or Junior School: Mt Vernon
High School: Mt Vernon
Location Information
Directions: 1st St to Scobey Rd NW
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,338
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 1 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1994
Year Renovated: —
County: Linn County
APN: 17091-01003-00000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: CedarRapidsAreaAssociationOfRealtors
Around this home
Schools
Washington Elementary School
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 0.8mi
7/10
Mount Vernon Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
10/10
Mount Vernon High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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 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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In this area, properties receive around 10 hours in
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