Seller has accepted an offer. However, showings and back-up offers are welcome! Situated in the prestigious Vernon Heights neighborhood on a winding, tree-lined street with other beautiful homes is this classic, meticulously maintained, two-story Colonial home. Classic features include glass doorknobs, oversized trim, many built-in shelves including those that flank the large fireplace that has a gas insert and an expansive mantel. Recent improvements include new carpeting (2025), new interior paint (2025), new siding (2020), new roof (2020), newly constructed garage (2020), new driveway (2020), new a/c (2021), new water heater (2015) as well as newer windows, fencing, and landscaping, including new trees that have greatly enhanced the aesthetic and privacy of this property. Nearly 2,200 square feet of finished living space that includes three full baths (one on the main floor, two on the second floor) plus a half bath in the lowest level. Generous storage is available in the walk-up attic and in the lower level. With this much to offer at this price, this one won’t last long! Come see for yourself!
Sold for $284,500
$284,500
549 Vernon Dr SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
3beds
2,189sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1915
5,227 Square Feet Lot
$290,300 Zestimate®
$130/sqft
$2,311 Estimated rent
Home value
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$270,000 - $311,000
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Lower levelTree-lined streetOversized trimBuilt-in shelvesGlass doorknobsNew carpetingNew interior paint
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Listed by:
Cory Rath 319-329-2679,
Keller Williams Advantage
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Source: Iowa City Area AOR,MLS#: 202506640
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Dining Room
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range Or Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Other, Breakfast Bar
- Basement: Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,189
- Total interior livable area: 2,189 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,832
- Finished area below ground: 357
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Off Street, On Street
- Has garage: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 5,227 Square Feet
- Features: Less Than Half Acre
Details
- Parcel number: 142335600200000
- Zoning: Residential
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Vinyl, Frame
Condition
- Year built: 1915
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Other
- Subdivision: Vernon Heights
Location
- Region: Cedar Rapids
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $130/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $176,900
- Annual tax amount: $2,436
- Date on market: 10/24/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/14/2026 | Sold | $284,500-1.9%$130/sqft |
Source:  Iowa City Area AOR #202506640 Report a problem | ||
| 12/12/2025 | Pending sale | $289,900$132/sqft |
Source:  CRAAR, CDRMLS #2508870 Report a problem | ||
| 12/5/2025 | Price change | $289,900-0.9%$132/sqft |
Source: CRAAR, CDRMLS #2508870 Report a problem | ||
| 11/13/2025 | Price change | $292,500-1.7%$134/sqft |
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| 10/24/2025 | Listed for sale | $297,500+127.1%$136/sqft |
Source: CRAAR, CDRMLS #2508870 Report a problem | ||
| 7/17/2014 | Sold | $131,000-2.9%$60/sqft |
Source: CRAAR, CDRMLS #1401245 Report a problem | ||
| 5/11/2014 | Price change | $134,950-3.5%$62/sqft |
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| 3/1/2014 | Price change | $139,900-3.5%$64/sqft |
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| 10/3/2013 | Price change | $144,900-3.3%$66/sqft |
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| 9/25/2013 | Price change | $149,900-3.2%$68/sqft |
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| 7/18/2013 | Price change | $154,900-3.1%$71/sqft |
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| 6/1/2013 | Price change | $159,900-3%$73/sqft |
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| 4/18/2013 | Price change | $164,900-2.9%$75/sqft |
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| 2/14/2013 | Price change | $169,900-1.2%$78/sqft |
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| 12/27/2012 | Listed for sale | $172,000+3.3%$79/sqft |
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| 1/2/2009 | Sold | $166,500+35.4%$76/sqft |
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| 3/15/1999 | Sold | $123,000$56/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,250 -7.2% | $176,900 +19.4% |
| 2024 | $2,424 -21.6% | $148,200 -4.1% |
| 2023 | $3,092 +1.8% | $154,500 -0.6% |
| 2022 | $3,036 +8.3% | $155,500 |
| 2021 | $2,804 +2.9% | $155,500 +14.6% |
| 2020 | $2,726 -13.5% | $135,700 |
| 2019 | $3,152 +6.2% | $135,700 -7.2% |
| 2018 | $2,968 +6.1% | $146,200 +1.9% |
| 2017 | $2,798 -4.8% | $143,500 +4.2% |
| 2016 | $2,940 +7.2% | $137,700 -14.2% |
| 2015 | $2,742 -15.1% | $160,416 |
| 2014 | $3,228 +2.3% | $160,416 |
| 2013 | $3,154 +7.4% | $160,416 |
| 2012 | $2,938 | $160,416 |
| 2011 | -- | $160,416 |
| 2010 | $2,592 | $160,416 +4.8% |
| 2008 | -- | $153,060 0% |
| 2007 | -- | $153,061 +7.1% |
| 2005 | -- | $142,923 +18.9% |
| 2004 | -- | $120,181 |
| 2003 | -- | $120,181 +4% |
| 2002 | -- | $115,562 +14% |
| 2001 | -- | $101,370 |
| 2000 | -- | $101,370 |
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Neighborhood: 52403
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Grant Wood Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 3/10McKinley STEAM AcademyGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 4/10George Washington High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: GrantwoodCR
- Middle: Mckinley
- High: Washington
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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