A unique, 9.54-acre property offering endless potential and a peaceful retreat just minutes from Mt. Vernon, along Mt. Vernon Rd. Overlooking the pond stands a fully modern, 22' x 36' cabin that not only offers cozy living quarters but also promises to serve as an ideal workshop in the future. The great room combines kitchenette, living room and bedroom. A 30-gallon, electric water heater supplies hot water for the kitchenette and private bathroom. All electric lines have been installed and buried and an 18 kw generator provides power in the event of an electric outage. The fully insulated cabin is heated and cooled by a heat pump equipped with a mini-split. Beyond the cabin, a cement pad is ready for a wood boiler to be purchased and generate in-floor heat for the cabin's system. Abundant fire wood is available in the timber. A new 24' x 36' pole barn, lighted driveway, well, septic and LP tank have all been installed.
Vacant landProperty Type
9.54 acresLot Size
$0Price/Acres
Listed by Troy Louwagie• HERTZ REAL ESTATE SERVICE
Bought with Pattie Fox• Keller Williams Midwest Partners
9.54 acres, m/l, located 2 miles northwest of Mt. Vernon, IA on the east side of W. Mt. Vernon Rd. This property includes a new and fully modern, 22' by 36' cabin that not only offers cozy living quarters but also promises to serve as an ideal workshop in the future. The great room combines kitchenette, living room and bedroom. A 30-gallon, electric water heater supplies hot water for the kitchenette and private bathroom. All electric lines have been installed and buried. In the event of a power outage, an 18 kw generator is ready to provide electricity. The fully insulated cabin is heated and cooled by a heat pump equipped with a mini-split. Beyond the cabin, a cement pad is prepared for a wood boiler to be purchased and generate in-floor heat. Abundant fire wood is available on the property. A lighted driveway runs from the hard-surfaced road to the cabin, waiting to light your way home. There is a new, 24' by 36' pole barn currently used for equipment storage. A pond was built on the property and prepared for a beach to be added. Pond aerator and circulation pump will stay with the property. A unique property offering endless potential and a peaceful retreat just minutes from Mt. Vernon, along a hard-surfaced road.
CRAAR, CDRMLS #2404197
Jul 3, 2024
Price Changed
$499,900
Jun 18, 2024
Listed
$524,900
CRAAR, CDRMLS #2305976
Oct 12, 2023
Price Changed
$499,900
Sep 12, 2023
Listed
$549,900
CRAAR, CDRMLS #2304699
Aug 27, 2023
Price Changed
$549,900
Jul 17, 2023
Listed
$589,900
CRAAR, CDRMLS #2304701
Aug 27, 2023
Price Changed
$549,900
Jul 17, 2023
Listed
$589,900
Public Records
May 7, 2018
Sold
$230,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,526 (+1.7%)
$121,500 + $356,500
$478,000
2024
$3,466 (+94.9%)
$121,500 + $150,900
$272,400
2023
$1,778 (+64.9%)
$121,500 + $150,900
$272,400
2020
$1,078 (−3.1%)
$66,800
2019
$1,112
$66,800
Tax history for 987 W Mount Vernon Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,526 (+1.7%)
$121,500 + $356,500
$478,000
2024
$3,466 (+94.9%)
$121,500 + $150,900
$272,400
2023
$1,778 (+64.9%)
$121,500 + $150,900
$272,400
2020
$1,078 (−3.1%)
$66,800
2019
$1,112
$66,800
*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
Permits
Beds
1
Baths
—
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9.47 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
792
Year built
2022
Style
Other
County
Linn County
APN
16323-26002-00000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 12, 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
Apr 10, 2026 • Final
Res electrical
Battery
Electrical
Solar
Apr 10, 2026 • Final
Solar - residential roof mount
Battery
Electrical
Solar
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Interior
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Exterior
Property Features
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Property Information
Property Type: Farm
Property Sub Type: Unimproved Land
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Unimproved Land
Lot Information
Lot Features: Sloped, Gentle Sloping
Road Surface Type: Paved
Lot Size : 9.54
Lot Size Dimensions: 9.54
Lot Size Area: 9.54
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 9.54
Zoning Description: Ag
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,778
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Utilities: Electricity Available, Propane
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
School District: Mount Vernon
Elementary School District: Mount Vernon
Middle Or Junior School District: Mount Vernon
High School District: Mount Vernon
Location Information
Directions: From Mt. Vernon: 2 miles northwest on W. Mt. Vernon Rd. The property is on the east side of the road.
Public facts
Beds: 1
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 792
Stories: —
Lot Size: 9.47 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: 2022
Year Renovated: —
County: Linn County
APN: 16323-26002-00000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 12, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: CedarRapidsAreaAssociationOfRealtors
Around this home
Schools
Mount Vernon Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 2.9mi
10/10
Mount Vernon High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.8mi
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 103° 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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