For sale by owner

$649,950

521 Palisades Rd SW, Mount Vernon, IA 52314

6beds

2,800sqft

Est.:

SingleFamily

Built in 1877

1.25 Acres Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$232/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Double two-story bay windows

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.

What the owner loves about this home

Old world charm and quality. Location, Location, Location! Private, peaceful, parklike, large lot. Open airy flow. Great for formal/ informal entertaining. Lots of windows allows lots of sunlight & great outdoor views. So much more!

3 days

652

30

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 6
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 1
1/2 bathrooms: 1

Heating

Forced air, Gas

Cooling

Central

Appliances

Included: Dishwasher, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Range / Oven

Features

Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Linoleum / Vinyl
Basement: Unfinished
Has fireplace: Yes

Interior area

Total interior livable area: 2,800 sqft

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 6
Parking features: Off-street

Features

Exterior features: Brick

Lot

Size: 1.25 Acres

Details

Parcel number: 170947600200000

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily

Materials

brick
Foundation: Stone
Roof: Asphalt

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1877

Community & HOA

Location

Region: Mount Vernon

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $232/sqft
Tax assessed value: $273,100
Annual tax amount: $5,028
Date on market: 3/25/2026

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

$2,030/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
3/25/2026	Listed for sale	$649,950$232/sqft
Source: Owner Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$5,028 +2.3%	$273,100 -0.8%
2024	$4,914 -7.5%	$275,200
2023	$5,314 +2.3%	$275,200 +4.9%
2022	$5,192 +11.3%	$262,300
2021	$4,664 +2.2%	$262,300
2020	$4,562 -1.1%	--
2019	$4,612 +4.3%	$221,900 +6.3%
2018	$4,424 +2.5%	$208,800 -1.5%
2017	$4,318 -4.5%	$211,900
2016	$4,522 +2.4%	$211,900 -0.3%
2015	$4,416 -0.1%	$212,500
2014	$4,422 +3.5%	$212,500
2013	$4,274 +29%	$212,500 +19.9%
2012	$3,314	$177,196
2011	--	$177,196
2010	$3,186	$177,196
2008	--	$177,196
2007	--	$177,196 +5%
2005	--	$168,758 +5%
2004	--	$160,722
2003	--	$160,722 +5%
2002	--	$153,069
2001	--	$153,069 +7%
2000	--	$143,055