$315,000
$10K PRICE DROP

313 5th Ave NW Mount Vernon, IA 52314

Estimated payment $1,974/month

Total Views 20,414
4 Beds
2 Baths
2,327 Sq Ft
$135 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Fitness Center
  • Deck
  • Mud Room
  • Mount Vernon Middle School Rated A-
  • Separate Formal Living Room
  • Breakfast Area or Nook

About This Home

Small town living at its finest! Perfectly preserved 1867 frame home w/handcrafted original solid wood trim and modern amenities. Open main level features foyer with "Gone With the Wind" bannister staircase to the upper level, 9'+ ceilings, a spacious living/sitting room, window seats w/storage, dining room adjacent to the updated kitchen w/newer cherry cabinets & SS appliances. Main also has a full-bath! Laundry/mud room off the kitchen (newer washer & dryer stay) provides access to the large composite deck, private fenced back yard and detached 2car garage. Plus there are convenient back stairs to the upper level! The upper level features four good-sized bedrooms and another updated full-bathroom. Flooring on the main level is all new textured engineered hardwood planking & custom kitchen tile. Stone basement provides great storage space & has another washer & dryer set that will remain. Floorplans w/dimensions may be viewed in the property pictures. Walk in minutes to the Cornell College campus, downtown & the SAW (Smart Athletic & Wellness Center). If you have been shopping for homes in CR & IC, you can drive a little and save a lot! Quick possession possible. Pre-approved Buyers only please.

Listing Agent

CLAY CLAUSSEN

RE/MAX Concepts Listed on: 05/10/2025

RE/MAX Concepts

Co-Listing Agent

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,808

Year Built

  • Built in 1867

Lot Details

  • 9,583 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 74x132
  • Fenced Yard
  • Level Lot
  • Property is zoned Residentail

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces

Home Design

  • Frame Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 2,327 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Rear Stairs
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Mud Room
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room Downstairs
  • Separate Formal Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Upstairs

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Stone or Rock in Basement
  • Laundry in Basement
  • Crawl Space

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Grid-tied solar system exports excess electricity

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Porch

Location

  • Property is near schools
  • Property is near shops

Schools

  • Mt Vernon Elementary And Middle School
  • Mt Vernon High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Water Heater
  • Water Softener Leased
  • Internet Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 17-10-2-87-002-0-0000

Community Details

Overview

  • Bowman's 2Nd Subdivision

Recreation

  • Fitness Center
  • Park

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,808

Year Built

Built in 1867

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: SINGLE FAMILY/ACREAGE
  • Total Sq Ft: 2327
  • Homebuilder: Unknown
  • Owner Name L F Mi: Dragon
  • Ownership Type: Single Family
  • Photo Code: Complete
  • Remarks: Historic home but not burdened with historic district restrictions. Alley access to detached garage. Original 1867 solid wood front entry door is stored in the garage and can stay. Sellers reserve the hanging dining room ceiling light fixture and the stained glass mounted front window panel but will entertain offers if Buyer(s) interested in keeping them with the property. Knob & Tube electical switches are modern replicas to provide authenticity and functionality.
  • Year Built: 1867
  • Subdivision: Bowman's 2nd
  • Directions: Hwy 1 to west on 1st St (stoplight) to north on 5th Ave (stoplight).
  • Aging In Place Form: No
  • L O1 Dues Paid: y
  • Amenities: Park, Physical Fitness, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Close to Shopping, Close to School
  • Basement Remarks: Crawl, Stone, Partial, Unfinished
  • Fireplace Type Location: None
  • Interior R: Ceiling-9+ ft, Foyer-Entrance, Rear Stairs
  • Kitchen Breakfast R: Breakfast Area
  • Lot Description R: Less than .5 Acre, Level, Private Backyard
  • Possession R: Immediate, Negotiable
  • Possible Finance R: Cash, Conventional
  • Stories Style R: 2 Story
  • Remarks2: Small town living at its finest! Perfectly preserved 1867 frame home w/handcrafted original solid wood trim and modern amenities. Open main level features foyer with "Gone With the Wind" bannister staircase to the upper level, 9'+ ceilings, a spacious living/sitting room, window seats w/storage, dining room adjacent to the updated kitchen w/newer cherry cabinets & SS appliances. Main also has a full-bath! Laundry/mud room off the kitchen (newer washer & dryer stay) provides access to the large composite deck, private fenced back yard and detached 2car garage. Plus there are convenient back stairs to the upper level! The upper level features four good-sized bedrooms and another updated full-bathroom. Flooring on the main level is all new textured engineered hardwood planking & custom kitchen tile. Stone basement provides great storage space & has another washer & dryer set that will remain. Floorplans w/dimensions may be viewed in the property pictures. Walk in minutes to the Cornell College campus, downtown & the SAW (Smart Athletic & Wellness Center). If you have been shopping for homes in CR & IC, you can drive a little and save a lot! Quick possession possible. Pre-approved Buyers only please.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Icemaker Line, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
  • Number Bedrooms Upper: 4
  • Sq Ft Above: 2327
  • Total Full Baths: 2
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • Family Room Level: Main
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Laundry Location: Laundry Room, Basement, Main
  • Mstr Br Level: Upper
  • Number of Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Frame
  • ExteriorFeatures: Deck, Fenced Yard, Porch

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Spaces: 2 Cars

Utilities

  • Internet: Yes
  • Water Sewer: City Sewer, City Water, Water Softener (Rented), Water Heater
  • Heating Cooling: Ceiling Fans, Gas, Central, Forced Air

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Fees Include: None

Schools

  • High School: Mt Vernon
  • Jr Middle School: Mt Vernon
  • Elementary School: Mt Vernon

Lot Info

  • Acreage: 0.22
  • Geo Subdivision: IA
  • Lot Dimensions: 74x132
  • Zoning: Residentail

Green Features

  • Energy Generation: Grid-tied

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 17-10-2-87-002-0-0000

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $3,808 $257,400 $30,500 $226,900
2024 $3,846 $230,700 $30,500 $200,200
2023 $3,846 $230,700 $30,500 $200,200
2022 $3,758 $192,300 $30,500 $161,800
2021 $3,236 $192,300 $30,500 $161,800
2020 $3,236 $156,600 $30,500 $126,100
2019 $3,054 $146,800 $30,500 $116,300
2018 $2,980 $146,800 $30,500 $116,300
2017 $3,263 $150,200 $30,500 $119,700
2016 $3,263 $150,200 $30,500 $119,700
2015 $3,305 $150,200 $30,500 $119,700
2014 $3,070 $150,200 $30,500 $119,700
2013 $2,966 $150,200 $30,500 $119,700
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/24/2025 09/24/25 Price Changed $315,000 -3.1% $135 / Sq Ft
05/10/2025 05/10/25 For Sale $325,000 -- $140 / Sq Ft
Source: Iowa City Area Association of REALTORS®

Source: Iowa City Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 202503134

Iowa City Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 17102-87002-00000