For Sale20d on marketHistoric · 149 yrs
521 Palisades Rd SW
Mount Vernon, IA, 52314 • 52314 • Linn County
$649,950
$232/sqft
Down payment assistance available
6Beds
2Baths
2,800Sqft
1.3 acLot
1877Built
Property DNA
Character Home
Built 1877 · 149 years of history
Hardwood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1877 · Historic
National Register of Historic Places: "notable Italianate architecture". Wesley West commissioned prominent builder, Marsden Keyes, to custom build his Victorian home in 1877. A unique, beautiful all brick w/double two-story bay windows, 4 porches. LOTS of charm & craftsmanship. Sits on 1+ acres & surrounded by another 3 acres of parklike setting. Desirable small college town, highly sought-after Mt. Vernon community. Cedar Rapids & Iowa City, Univ of IA within 15-25min drive. Quick possession.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights double two-story bay windows, custom victorian home, and all brick as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$4,239/month
Principal & Interest$3,372
Property Tax$650
Insurance$217
Down payment20% ($129,990)
3%50%
Est. 6.75% rate · 30yr fixed · $519,960 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingleFamily
Year Built1877
HeatingForced air, Gas
CoolingCentral
Parking6 Parking spaces
Lot1.25 Acres
Days on Zillow20 Days
Price/sqft$232
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Year built1877
Systems
HeatingForced air, Gas
CoolingCentral
RoofAsphalt
Constructionbrick
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingOff-street
BasementUnfinished
Lot1.25 Acres
Location & Tax
Neighborhood52314
Annual tax$5,028
Parcel170947600200000
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
7 categories of property features
Interior Features
Appliances
Dishwasher
Garbage disposal
Microwave
Range / Oven
Flooring
Carpet
Hardwood
Linoleum / Vinyl
Heating
Forced air
Gas
Cooling
Central
Exterior Features
Exterior
Brick
Parking
Off-street
Construction
brick
Room details
7 rooms detailed
Walk In Closet
Breakfast Nook
Dining Room
Family Room
Laundry Room
Pantry
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusFor Sale
Days on market20
Est. rent$2,265/mo
Tax rate1.54%
Price/sqft$232
On marketMar 25, 2026
PostedMar 25, 2026
Tour days6
Views1,490
Favorites62
How are the schools in Mount Vernon?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Mount Vernon, IA, 52314
Price history
1 event
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Mar 25, 2026Listed For Sale$649,950$232Owner
Listed For Sale$649,950
Mar 25, 2026•$232/sqft•Owner
Tax history
24 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 15, 2025$5,028$273,100
Apr 15, 2024$4,914$275,200
Apr 15, 2023$5,314$275,200
Apr 15, 2022$5,192$262,300
Apr 15, 2021$4,664$262,300
Apr 15, 2020$4,562—
Apr 15, 2019$4,612$221,900
Apr 15, 2018$4,424$208,800
Apr 15, 2017$4,318$211,900
Apr 15, 2016$4,522$211,900
Apr 15, 2015$4,416$212,500
Apr 15, 2014$4,422$212,500
Apr 15, 2013$4,274$212,500
Apr 15, 2012$3,314$177,196
Apr 15, 2011—$177,196
Apr 15, 2010$3,186$177,196
Apr 15, 2008—$177,196
Apr 15, 2007—$177,196
Apr 15, 2005—$168,758
Apr 15, 2004—$160,722
Apr 15, 2003—$160,722
Apr 15, 2002—$153,069
Apr 15, 2001—$153,069
Apr 15, 2000—$143,055
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Local context around this listing
Mount Vernon, IA • Linn County
Nearby cities
Cedar RapidsCenter PointCentral CityElyHiawathaLisbonMarionMount Vernon
Nearby zip codes
52314
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