159 Columbus Rd is a 1,500 square foot house on a 0.67 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. - it last sold on April 13, 1989 for $15,000. Based on Redfin's Mount Vernon data, we estimate the home's value is $114,440.
Single-familyProperty Type
1946Year Built
0.67 acresLot Size
$76Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$114,440
$99K since sold in April 1989$3,000 since September
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This home's estimate is 37.9% lower than the average sale price ($184K) of 6 comparable homes.
Opportunity!! 4+ bedroom home located on the South Side of Mount Vernon, situated on a large city lot (. 7172 of an acre) and located across the street from Columbia School. This home has a ton of potential and features a large living room, cabinet filled kitchen, 4 -5 bedrooms, and main level laundry. Home is in need of TLC.
Public Records
Apr 13, 1989
Sold
$15,000
$10/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,156 (−2.1%)
$9,610 + $18,490
$28,100
2024
$1,181 (−12.0%)
$9,610 + $18,490
$28,100
2023
$1,342 (−0.1%)
$9,610 + $18,490
$28,100
2022
$1,344
$8,360 + $16,080
$24,440
2021
$1,344 (+2.1%)
$8,360 + $16,080
$24,440
2020
$1,316 (+11.9%)
$8,360 + $16,080
$24,440
2019
$1,176 (+57.1%)
$4,530 + $6,530
$11,060
2018
$748 (+1.1%)
$4,530 + $6,530
$11,060
2017
$740 (−2.1%)
$4,530 + $6,530
$11,060
2016
$756 (−50.0%)
$4,530 + $6,530
$11,060
2014
$1,512
$11,670 + $16,320
$27,990
Tax history for 159 Columbus Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,156 (−2.1%)
$9,610 + $18,490
$28,100
2024
$1,181 (−12.0%)
$9,610 + $18,490
$28,100
2023
$1,342 (−0.1%)
$9,610 + $18,490
$28,100
2022
$1,344
$8,360 + $16,080
$24,440
2021
$1,344 (+2.1%)
$8,360 + $16,080
$24,440
2020
$1,316 (+11.9%)
$8,360 + $16,080
$24,440
2019
$1,176 (+57.1%)
$4,530 + $6,530
$11,060
2018
$748 (+1.1%)
$4,530 + $6,530
$11,060
2017
$740 (−2.1%)
$4,530 + $6,530
$11,060
2016
$756 (−50.0%)
$4,530 + $6,530
$11,060
2014
$1,512
$11,670 + $16,320
$27,990
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
GB
General Business District
The purpose of the GB District is to encourage the establishment of areas for general business uses to meet the needs of a regional market area. Activities in this district are often large space users, and the customers using such facilities generally do not make frequent purchases. Shopping centers will be the predominant building approach.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 182
Basement Type: Slab
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Gas
Room Information
# of Rooms: 7
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Fair
Floor Construction Type: Dirt
Exterior Wall: Frame
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,500
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,136
Building Sq. Ft: 2,410
# of Stories: 1.5
Legal Description: 13 6 1 E OF CO. RD. 80 (COLUMBUS RD) & PARROTT ST EXT 0.669A
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 29,142
Municipality Name: CLINTON TWP
Acres: 0.669
Depth Footage: 114.7
Front Footage: 254
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY DWLG OWNER OCCUP
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax Area: CLINTON TWP-MOUNT VERNON
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,500
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 0.67 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1946
Year Renovated: 1997
County: Knox County
APN: 12-01621.000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
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Schools
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Columbia Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • 0.0mi
7/10
Mount Vernon Middle School
Public 6-8 • 1.2mi
7/10
Mount Vernon High School
Public 9-12 • 1.0mi
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 98° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
0% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$109,000 – $132,000
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