649 Abbe Hills Rd, Mount Vernon, IA 52314

RARE FIND! ACREAGE ALERT! FOR SALE BY OWNER: $425,000. CONTACT JACKLYN AT 319-621-7414 (VOICE/TEXT) TO SCHEDULE A PRIVATE WALK-THROUGH OR VIRTUAL TOUR FOR QUALIFIED BUYERS. Two-story, 4-bedroom farm home nestled on 3.85 acres, just one mile north of Mt. Vernon and near a hard-surface road. Perfect for families looking for room to roam or those searching for a country property. 2,084 finished s.f. of living space. This solid home was built in 1895 and is well-maintained. Plastered walls in pristine condition. Custom birch cabinets and trim throughout. Main Level: large kitchen with dining area that will accommodate a big table for your family gatherings, a living room, bedroom, half bathroom and a laundry/mud room with soaking sink and washer/dryer hookup. From the dining area, walk out to a gorgeous wrap-around covered porch to enjoy a picturesque view of Mount Vernon's skyline and Cornell College Chapel. Second Level: three spacious bedrooms, each with a double closet; full bath with tub, sink and stool, including a wall of built-in cabinets for linens and storage. Attached 550 s.f. two-stall insulated garage with working windows to the west and north and a double-remote garage door. Basement has two rooms with tucked limestone foundation in excellent condition. Utilities in basement: breaker box (updated 2020), pressure tank (well), boiler (furnace), insulated hot water heater and owned water softener. Home is termite-free and living space is radon-safe. Exterior door locks updated to meet current home security standards. New in 2018: roof, vinyl siding, gutters, downspouts, shutters. Septic system is north and west of the home, recently inspected and meets all County requirements. Well is just east of the home and approximately 200 feet deep, with an outdoor hydrant. 1,000 gallon propane tank (owned) in excellent condition. Outbuildings include a machine shed (32' X 22') and hog house (28' X 49'), both with concrete floors and metal roofs. These buildings would work well for machinery, livestock or general storage. This quality acreage offers plenty of room for gardens, family, friends and additional buildings. CSR 90+ soil, flat ground and established landscape with mature maple trees, lilac bushes and a northern grove of pines that provide natural windbreak. Linn County rural taxes and sought-after Mount Vernon School District. Just a 30-minute drive to Cedar Rapids or Iowa City. Country living at its best! FOR SALE BY OWNER: $425,000. CONTACT JACKLYN AT 319-621-7414 (VOICE/TEXT) TO SCHEDULE A PRIVATE WALK-THROUGH OR VIRTUAL TOUR FOR QUALIFIED BUYERS.