SALE PENDING ...Updated in town acreage with room for a huge garage or that dream workshop shed. Charming ranch home in popular Mt Vernon offering rare expansive private views. Country living within a 3-minute drive to local downtown winery, coffee shops, pizza, bike trail and summer festivals. Nothing to do but move in- updated furnace, AC 2020, Radon Mitigation system, updated siding 2025, high efficiency vinyl windows 2025, some flooring, new fridge in 2024, new garage door 2024, new dishwasher 2020, new sliding door 2022, new front door 2025. Fast easy commute to Iowa City (the secret back way!) The bright 3-4 seasons sunroom is the icing on the cake. Finished lower level rec room is updated and the perfect spot for movie night. Room to spread out as this home and lot lives large....Sold with attached AS IS Inspection Addendum on MLS, this includes the shed....Sellers need 24 hours to respond to an offer...This is a surprise relocation for its new owners. While new horizons await they remain heartbroken to leave this gem.
For sale
Price increase: $3K (6/3)
$273,000
720 Lisbon Rd NE, Mount Vernon, IA 52314
4beds
1,683sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1955
1.01 Acres Lot
$266,800 Zestimate®
$162/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Rare expansive private viewsUpdated furnaceCharming ranch homeSome flooringRadon mitigation system
- 22 days |
- 2,304 |
- 168 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Amy Bishop 319-270-8450,
RE/MAX Concepts
Source: Iowa City Area AOR,MLS#: 202603569
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Recreation Room
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range Or Oven, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Water Softener Owned
Features
- Family Room On Main Level, Other
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,683
- Total interior livable area: 1,683 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,008
- Finished area below ground: 675
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
- Has attached garage: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Screened
Lot
- Size: 1.01 Acres
- Features: One To Two Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 171047800500000
- Zoning: Res
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Vinyl, Frame
Condition
- Year built: 1955
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Pet Policy
- Subdivision: AUDITORS PLAT NO 434
Location
- Region: Mount Vernon
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $162/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $234,300
- Annual tax amount: $4,080
- Date on market: 6/3/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
$266,800
$253,000 - $280,000
$1,925/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/3/2026 | Price change | $273,000+1.1%$162/sqft |
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| 3/12/2026 | Pending sale | $270,000$160/sqft |
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| 2/5/2026 | Price change | $270,000-1.8%$160/sqft |
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| 1/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $275,000+114.8%$163/sqft |
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| 8/25/2004 | Sold | $128,000$76/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,080 +2.5% | $234,300 +0.3% |
| 2024 | $3,982 +14.7% | $233,500 |
| 2023 | $3,472 +2.4% | $233,500 +33.9% |
| 2022 | $3,390 +5.1% | $174,400 |
| 2021 | $3,224 +2.3% | $174,400 +11.8% |
| 2020 | $3,152 -3.6% | $156,000 |
| 2019 | $3,270 +6.1% | $156,000 +5.3% |
| 2018 | $3,082 +2.5% | $148,100 +2.4% |
| 2017 | $3,008 -0.6% | $144,600 |
| 2016 | $3,026 +2.5% | $144,600 +9.4% |
| 2015 | $2,952 +10.1% | $132,200 |
| 2014 | $2,680 +3.6% | $132,200 |
| 2013 | $2,588 +20.4% | $132,200 +12.4% |
| 2012 | $2,150 | $117,602 |
| 2011 | -- | $117,602 |
| 2010 | $2,074 | $117,602 |
| 2008 | -- | $117,602 +4.4% |
| 2007 | -- | $112,692 +5% |
| 2005 | -- | $107,326 +5% |
| 2004 | -- | $102,216 |
| 2003 | -- | $102,216 +5% |
| 2002 | -- | $97,349 |
| 2001 | -- | $97,349 +7% |
| 2000 | -- | $90,980 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 52314
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Washington Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 0.9 mi
- 10/10Mount Vernon Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 1 mi
- 6/10Mount Vernon High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 mi
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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- Iowa
- Linn County
- Mount Vernon
- 52314
- 720 Lisbon Rd NE




