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Sold for $689,000
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    205 2nd Ave NW, Mount Vernon, IA 52314

    5beds
    4,440sqft
    Single Family Residence, Residential
    Built in 1892
    0.45 Acres Lot
    $689,800 Zestimate®
    $155/sqft
    $3,991 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $689,800

    $655,000 - $724,000

    $3,991/mo

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    What's special

    Original wood trimQuarter-sawn oak floorsQuartz countersGourmet kitchenWrap around porchWolf rangeGrand staircase
    A Painted Lady that locals have admired for generations, The Kepler House has anchored Mt. Vernon's historic streetscape since 1892. A wrap around porch, rebuilt with no-maintenance flooring, sets the tone: this is a home that honors its past while asking nothing extra of its next steward. Inside, the main level was designed for both function & elegance. An office, two living rooms, & a formal DR flow through spaces grounded by quarter-sawn oak floors, original wood trim, & pocket doors that still glide as if newly hung. Even the updated lighting was chosen to reflect the era. The gourmet kitchen balances the home's history with modern intention featuring quartz counters, a Wolf Range, & generous soapstone island w/ prep sink that seamlessly connect to a laundry area w/ full bath. A grand staircase leads to the 2nd level where the primary suite offers cedar closets & an ensuite bath alongside 3 light-filled large bedrooms & a 2nd full BA. The finished attic expands the home further w/ a 5th BR, full BA & a large family room already plumbed for a wet bar. 5 bedrooms, 4 baths, 134 years of character. Zero details left to chance.

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    Listed by:

    Daphne Patton 319-621-2866,

    Urban Acres Real Estate

    Bought with:

    Lee Huedepohl

    Real Broker LLC

    Source: Iowa City Area AOR,MLS#: 202603047MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 5
    • Bathrooms: 5
    • Full bathrooms: 4
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Rooms
    • Room types: Bonus Room, Dining Room, Family Room, Library Or Office, Living Room, Primary Bath, Recreation Room
    Heating
    • Forced Air, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Dual
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range Or Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Solar Hot Water
    • Laundry: Lower Level, In Basement, In Kitchen, Laundry Room
    Features
    • Bookcases, Entrance Foyer, Rear Stairs, Family Room On Main Level, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Smart Lighting, Smart Locks, Smart Thermostat
    • Flooring: Wood, LVP, Marble, Tile
    • Basement: Full,Unfinished
    • Attic: Expandable
    • Number of fireplaces: 1
    • Fireplace features: Living Room
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 4,440
    • Total interior livable area: 4,440 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 4,300
    • Finished area below ground: 140

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Garage
    • Has garage: Yes
    Features
    • Levels: Two
    • Stories: 2
    • Patio & porch: Patio, Front Porch
    • Exterior features: Balcony, Garden
    • Fencing: Fenced
    Lot
    • Size: 0.45 Acres
    • Dimensions: 149 x 132
    • Features: Less Than Half Acre, Corner Lot, Level
    Details
    • Parcel number: 171030700100000
    • Zoning: res
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
    Materials
    • Composit, Wood, Frame
    Condition
    • Year built: 1892

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public
    • Utilities for property: Cable Available
    Green energy
    • Indoor air quality: Active Radon, Roof Vent Fans

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Features: Near Shopping, Street Lights
    • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
    • Subdivision: None
    HOA
    • Services included: None
    Location
    • Region: Mount Vernon

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $155/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $446,000
    • Annual tax amount: $7,282
    • Date on market: 5/8/2026
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    7/17/2026Sold$689,000-3.6%$155/sqft
    Source: Iowa City Area AOR #202603047 Report a problem
    6/27/2026Pending sale$715,000$161/sqft
    Source: CRAAR, CDRMLS #2603172 Report a problem
    5/8/2026Listed for sale$715,000+129.2%$161/sqft
    Source: Iowa City Area AOR #202603047 Report a problem
    5/14/2015Sold$312,000-9.5%$70/sqft
    Source: CRAAR, CDRMLS #1500375 Report a problem
    1/18/2015Price change$344,900-1.2%$78/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Lee's Town & Country #1500375 Report a problem
    5/28/2014Price change$349,000-5.4%$79/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Lee's Town & Country #1401506 Report a problem
    3/13/2014Listed for sale$369,000$83/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Lee's Town & Country #1401506 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$7,096 +2.4%$446,000 +11.9%
    2024$6,930 +6.3%$398,500
    2023$6,518 +2.6%$398,500 +24.6%
    2022$6,354 +0.8%$319,700 +0.2%
    2021$6,304 +2.2%$319,000
    2020$6,168 -5.3%--
    2019$6,516 +3%$296,900 +0.6%
    2018$6,328 +2.4%$295,000 +3.1%
    2017$6,178 +0.1%$286,100 +8.2%
    2016$6,174 +11.1%$264,500
    2015$5,558 +1.5%$264,500
    2014$5,478 +2.1%$264,500
    2013$5,366 +18.5%$264,500 +10.5%
    2012$4,528 $239,380
    2011-- $239,380
    2010$4,348 $239,380
    2008-- $239,380 +2.4%
    2007-- $233,734 +5%
    2005-- $222,604 +5%
    2004-- $212,004
    2003-- $212,004 +5%
    2002-- $201,909
    2001-- $201,909 +7%
    2000-- $188,700
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 52314

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    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: MtVernon
    • Middle: MtVernon
    • High: MtVernon

    Source: Iowa City Area AOR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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