Welcome home to 1260 Sunrise Drive in Ely. This beautifully updated ranch sits on a corner lot with peaceful, private pond views and nearly 2,500 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space. Built with solid 2x6 construction and impeccably maintained, this home blends quality craftsmanship with meaningful updates throughout. The main level offers an open, functional layout filled with natural light, along with 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and convenient main floor laundry. The kitchen and baths feature hickory cabinetry and updated quartz countertops. The inviting 3-season porch overlooks the private pond. It opens to a maintenance-free deck and concrete patio, creating the perfect setting for a beautiful sunrise, a relaxing evening, or effortless outdoor entertaining. The finished lower level adds incredible flexibility with a spacious rec room, a cozy gas fireplace, a private guest suite, a full bath, and tons of storage. Additional highlights include updated windows and doors with a transferable warranty, upgraded siding, durable 30-year shingles, a fully insulated oversized 2 stall garage, and countless updates throughout. If you have been looking for a move-in-ready home offering quality construction and a setting that feels peaceful and private, this is one you do not want to miss. Located just minutes from Cedar Rapids and Iowa City and within the highly sought-after College Community School District, this home truly offers the best of comfort, convenience, and setting. This one is a must-see!
Stunning former Parade Home refreshed and full of upgrades. New carpet, new paint, and woodwork newly refurbished. Gorgeous kitchen with travertine tile, stainless appliances and a gigantic breakfast bar. Lower-level walks out and features a third fireplace, a fourth conforming bedroom and a theater room. Newer decking and above grade pool will make this summer special Vacant and easy to show No covenants HOA $400 a year covers water
Welcome to this exceptional 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath residence set on 2.19 beautifully landscaped acres in Elyâ??s sought-after Whispering Hills neighborhood. Located in the desirable College Community School District, this remarkable property offers a rare blend of privacy, wooded surroundings, and breathtaking sunset viewsâ?? minutes from Downtown Cedar Rapids and schools. Offering over 4,500 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space, the home showcases quality craftsmanship and timeless appeal. Inside, soaring high ceilings, rich wood flooring, and expansive windows fill the home with natural light, creating a setting that feels both refined and welcoming. The living room is centered around a gas fireplace with custom built-ins, while the kitchen features granite countertops, a large island with breakfast bar, and abundant cabinetry, flowing into a bright four-season room overlooking the picturesque backyard. The main-level primary suite offers a spacious en-suite bath and oversized walk-in closet. The finished walk-out lower level expands the homeâ??s living and entertaining space with a dedicated movie theater with stadium seating. Additional highlights include a whole-home Sonos audio system, composite deck, private putting green, new roof and siding, and professionally landscaped grounds, all thoughtfully curated.
Experience elevated living at Main Street Legacy Lofts, The Corridor’s newest luxury loft community located in the heart of downtown Ely. These thoughtfully designed residences combine modern elegance with small-town charm, offering spacious 2-bedroom units and a limited final 3-bedroom opportunity. The 2-bedroom lofts, designed by the renowned Melanie Olsen Design Group, feature stunning high-end finishes and carefully curated details throughout. Buyers can choose between two distinctive interior styles — one featuring sleek black accents and another with elegant gold finishes — each creating a sophisticated and modern atmosphere. Every unit offers generously sized bedrooms, an open and comfortable layout, and private balconies perfect for relaxing or enjoying the downtown Ely setting. Residents will also enjoy the convenience of in-unit laundry with a washer/dryer combo, dedicated storage units, and both indoor and outdoor parking options. Main Street Legacy Lofts also provides unique amenities rarely found in smaller communities, including a shared common kitchen and gathering space ideal for hosting friends, family, or community events, along with secure elevator access for comfortable everyday living. Located in the highly desirable College Community School District, this prime location offers quick access to the interstate and sits conveniently between Cedar Rapids and Iowa City, making commuting simple while still enjoying the charm and walkability of downtown Ely. With only one 3-bedroom loft remaining, now is your chance to secure a one-of-a-kind luxury residence in one of the corridor’s most desirable growing communities. Photos are of a similar 2 bedroom unit.
Experience elevated living at Main Street Legacy Lofts, The Corridor’s newest luxury loft community located in the heart of downtown Ely. These thoughtfully designed residences combine modern elegance with small-town charm, offering spacious 2-bedroom units and a limited final 3-bedroom opportunity. The 2-bedroom lofts, designed by the renowned Melanie Olsen Design Group, feature stunning high-end finishes and carefully curated details throughout. Buyers can choose between two distinctive interior styles — one featuring sleek black accents and another with elegant gold finishes — each creating a sophisticated and modern atmosphere. Every unit offers generously sized bedrooms, an open and comfortable layout, and private balconies perfect for relaxing or enjoying the downtown Ely setting. Residents will also enjoy the convenience of in-unit laundry with a washer/dryer combo, dedicated storage units, and both indoor and outdoor parking options. Main Street Legacy Lofts also provides unique amenities rarely found in smaller communities, including a shared common kitchen and gathering space ideal for hosting friends, family, or community events, along with secure elevator access for comfortable everyday living. Located in the highly desirable College Community School District, this prime location offers quick access to the interstate and sits conveniently between Cedar Rapids and Iowa City, making commuting simple while still enjoying the charm and walkability of downtown Ely. With only one 3-bedroom loft remaining, now is your chance to secure a one-of-a-kind luxury residence in one of the corridor’s most desirable growing communities. Photos are of a similar 2 bedroom unit.
Experience elevated living at Main Street Legacy Lofts, The Corridor’s newest luxury loft community located in the heart of downtown Ely. These thoughtfully designed residences combine modern elegance with small-town charm, offering spacious 2-bedroom units and a limited final 3-bedroom opportunity. The 2-bedroom lofts, designed by the renowned Melanie Olsen Design Group, feature stunning high-end finishes and carefully curated details throughout. Buyers can choose between two distinctive interior styles — one featuring sleek black accents and another with elegant gold finishes — each creating a sophisticated and modern atmosphere. Every unit offers generously sized bedrooms, an open and comfortable layout, and private balconies perfect for relaxing or enjoying the downtown Ely setting. Residents will also enjoy the convenience of in-unit laundry with a washer/dryer combo, dedicated storage units, and both indoor and outdoor parking options. Main Street Legacy Lofts also provides unique amenities rarely found in smaller communities, including a shared common kitchen and gathering space ideal for hosting friends, family, or community events, along with secure elevator access for comfortable everyday living. Located in the highly desirable College Community School District, this prime location offers quick access to the interstate and sits conveniently between Cedar Rapids and Iowa City, making commuting simple while still enjoying the charm and walkability of downtown Ely. With only one 3-bedroom loft remaining, now is your chance to secure a one-of-a-kind luxury residence in one of the corridor’s most desirable growing communities. Photos are of a similar 2 bedroom unit.
Experience elevated living at Main Street Legacy Lofts, The Corridor’s newest luxury loft community located in the heart of downtown Ely. These thoughtfully designed residences combine modern elegance with small-town charm, offering spacious 2-bedroom units and a limited final 3-bedroom opportunity. The 2-bedroom lofts, designed by the renowned Melanie Olsen Design Group, feature stunning high-end finishes and carefully curated details throughout. Buyers can choose between two distinctive interior styles — one featuring sleek black accents and another with elegant gold finishes — each creating a sophisticated and modern atmosphere. Every unit offers generously sized bedrooms, an open and comfortable layout, and private balconies perfect for relaxing or enjoying the downtown Ely setting. Residents will also enjoy the convenience of in-unit laundry with a washer/dryer combo, dedicated storage units, and both indoor and outdoor parking options. Main Street Legacy Lofts also provides unique amenities rarely found in smaller communities, including a shared common kitchen and gathering space ideal for hosting friends, family, or community events, along with secure elevator access for comfortable everyday living. Located in the highly desirable College Community School District, this prime location offers quick access to the interstate and sits conveniently between Cedar Rapids and Iowa City, making commuting simple while still enjoying the charm and walkability of downtown Ely. With only one 3-bedroom loft remaining, now is your chance to secure a one-of-a-kind luxury residence in one of the corridor’s most desirable growing communities. Photos are of a similar 2 bedroom unit.
Experience elevated living at Main Street Legacy Lofts, The Corridor’s newest luxury loft community located in the heart of downtown Ely. These thoughtfully designed residences combine modern elegance with small-town charm, offering spacious 2-bedroom units and a limited final 3-bedroom opportunity. The 2-bedroom lofts, designed by the renowned Melanie Olsen Design Group, feature stunning high-end finishes and carefully curated details throughout. Buyers can choose between two distinctive interior styles — one featuring sleek black accents and another with elegant gold finishes — each creating a sophisticated and modern atmosphere. Every unit offers generously sized bedrooms, an open and comfortable layout, and private balconies perfect for relaxing or enjoying the downtown Ely setting. Residents will also enjoy the convenience of in-unit laundry with a washer/dryer combo, dedicated storage units, and both indoor and outdoor parking options. Main Street Legacy Lofts also provides unique amenities rarely found in smaller communities, including a shared common kitchen and gathering space ideal for hosting friends, family, or community events, along with secure elevator access for comfortable everyday living. Located in the highly desirable College Community School District, this prime location offers quick access to the interstate and sits conveniently between Cedar Rapids and Iowa City, making commuting simple while still enjoying the charm and walkability of downtown Ely. With only one 3-bedroom loft remaining, now is your chance to secure a one-of-a-kind luxury residence in one of the corridor’s most desirable growing communities. Photos are of a similar 2 bedroom unit.
Experience elevated living at Main Street Legacy Lofts, The Corridor’s newest luxury loft community located in the heart of downtown Ely. These thoughtfully designed residences combine modern elegance with small-town charm, offering spacious 2-bedroom units and a limited final 3-bedroom opportunity. The 2-bedroom lofts, designed by the renowned Melanie Olsen Design Group, feature stunning high-end finishes and carefully curated details throughout. Buyers can choose between two distinctive interior styles — one featuring sleek black accents and another with elegant gold finishes — each creating a sophisticated and modern atmosphere. Every unit offers generously sized bedrooms, an open and comfortable layout, and private balconies perfect for relaxing or enjoying the downtown Ely setting. Residents will also enjoy the convenience of in-unit laundry with a washer/dryer combo, dedicated storage units, and both indoor and outdoor parking options. Main Street Legacy Lofts also provides unique amenities rarely found in smaller communities, including a shared common kitchen and gathering space ideal for hosting friends, family, or community events, along with secure elevator access for comfortable everyday living. Located in the highly desirable College Community School District, this prime location offers quick access to the interstate and sits conveniently between Cedar Rapids and Iowa City, making commuting simple while still enjoying the charm and walkability of downtown Ely. With only one 3-bedroom loft remaining, now is your chance to secure a one-of-a-kind luxury residence in one of the corridor’s most desirable growing communities. Photos are of a similar 2 bedroom unit.
Experience elevated living at Main Street Legacy Lofts, The Corridor’s newest luxury loft community located in the heart of downtown Ely. These thoughtfully designed residences combine modern elegance with small-town charm, offering spacious 2-bedroom units and a limited final 3-bedroom opportunity. The 2-bedroom lofts, designed by the renowned Melanie Olsen Design Group, feature stunning high-end finishes and carefully curated details throughout. Buyers can choose between two distinctive interior styles — one featuring sleek black accents and another with elegant gold finishes — each creating a sophisticated and modern atmosphere. Every unit offers generously sized bedrooms, an open and comfortable layout, and private balconies perfect for relaxing or enjoying the downtown Ely setting. Residents will also enjoy the convenience of in-unit laundry with a washer/dryer combo, dedicated storage units, and both indoor and outdoor parking options. Main Street Legacy Lofts also provides unique amenities rarely found in smaller communities, including a shared common kitchen and gathering space ideal for hosting friends, family, or community events, along with secure elevator access for comfortable everyday living. Located in the highly desirable College Community School District, this prime location offers quick access to the interstate and sits conveniently between Cedar Rapids and Iowa City, making commuting simple while still enjoying the charm and walkability of downtown Ely. With only one 3-bedroom loft remaining, now is your chance to secure a one-of-a-kind luxury residence in one of the corridor’s most desirable growing communities. Photos are of a similar 2 bedroom unit.
Experience elevated living at Main Street Legacy Lofts, The Corridor’s newest luxury loft community located in the heart of downtown Ely. These thoughtfully designed residences combine modern elegance with small-town charm, offering spacious 2-bedroom units and a limited final 3-bedroom opportunity. The 2-bedroom lofts, designed by the renowned Melanie Olsen Design Group, feature stunning high-end finishes and carefully curated details throughout. Buyers can choose between two distinctive interior styles — one featuring sleek black accents and another with elegant gold finishes — each creating a sophisticated and modern atmosphere. Every unit offers generously sized bedrooms, an open and comfortable layout, and private balconies perfect for relaxing or enjoying the downtown Ely setting. Residents will also enjoy the convenience of in-unit laundry with a washer/dryer combo, dedicated storage units, and both indoor and outdoor parking options. Main Street Legacy Lofts also provides unique amenities rarely found in smaller communities, including a shared common kitchen and gathering space ideal for hosting friends, family, or community events, along with secure elevator access for comfortable everyday living. Located in the highly desirable College Community School District, this prime location offers quick access to the interstate and sits conveniently between Cedar Rapids and Iowa City, making commuting simple while still enjoying the charm and walkability of downtown Ely. With only one 3-bedroom loft remaining, now is your chance to secure a one-of-a-kind luxury residence in one of the corridor’s most desirable growing communities. Photos are of a similar 2 bedroom unit.
If you are searching for that pristine property with views all around AND privacy you have found it! This land has never been built on. There is the start of electrical service brought to the property. The land is currently in a forest reserve, but could be made into a beautiful location for a home, perfect location for camping, hunting, tiny home, weekend get aways, cabin, you name it! On the water, cliff views, wooded views, and flat land with some rolling hills as well. It really has it all. Two access roads and land at its best!
LOT 45 IN THE DEER VALLEY 4TH ADDITION OF ELY. 0.25 ACRES, 82.90 CURB WIDTH, SELECT YOUR BUILDER, EGRESS ATRIUM GRADE OPTION. MINIMUM ABOVE GRADE SQUARE FEET REQUIREMENTS: 1,400 SQ FT FOR A RANCH, 1,600 SQUARE FEET FOR A MULTI LEVEL HOME. MID AMERICAN, LINN COUNTY REC, CITY OF ELY UTILITIES. HIGH DEMAND COLLEGE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT.
Walkout Lot. Private backyard backs up to open green space and trees. Single family lot ready to build on in an established development. Ely is a great location with easy access to Cedar Rapids and the Corridor. Street address is 1705 Parkland Drive.
Every so often, a property comes along that truly stands apart — and this is one of them. Set just minutes from Ely on 9 acres of gently rolling land and timber across two separate parcels, this exceptional estate offers a rare blend of privacy, craftsmanship, and versatility, all within easy reach of Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Solon, and the Eastern Iowa Airport. Built in 2020 with uncompromising attention to quality, the custom home offers over 4,100 finished square feet of thoughtfully designed living space. Handcrafted cabinetry, premium finishes, and an open, light-filled layout define the interior. The main level features a stunning wall of windows with peaceful timbered views, a gourmet kitchen with an oversized island, formal dining, and a split-bedroom design for privacy. The primary suite is a retreat of its own, with sunrise views, a spa-inspired bath, and a zero-entry shower with multiple diverters, including rain and wall-massage features. The walkout lower level is equally inviting, with a knotty alder wet bar, spacious family room, two additional bedrooms, a full bath, a dedicated workout room, and a flexible space ideal for specialty storage or hobbies. Radiant in-floor heat warms the lower level and garage, while spray-foam insulation and smart lighting controls contribute to the home’s impressive energy efficiency. Outdoor living is seamless and accessible, with zero-step entry from both the attached garage and the screened porch — a favorite gathering spot for the sellers. A circular drive, countryside views, stubbed gas line for a future firepit or outdoor kitchen, and a whole-house generator complete the setting. Adding exceptional value and flexibility is the 4,800 sq ft accessory building, built in 2019 and fully insulated with spray foam and radiant floor heat in three zones. It includes three oversized overhead doors, a mechanical room with laundry hookups, a walk-up storage loft, and a finished 800 sq ft living space with a full kitchen, living room, two bedrooms, and a full bath — ideal for guests, multigenerational living, or a private work-from-home setup. Located directly on a hard-surface road adjacent to a trailhead for the Cedar Valley Nature Trail, this property offers a rare combination of lifestyle, convenience, and long-term versatility. More than a home, this is a thoughtfully designed estate that supports the way people truly live today. Buyer to verify property taxes and finished square footage. AGF Sq Ft noted on the MLS & the Level 1 bedroom and bath counts include the 800 sq ft ADU with 2 bedrooms and 1.5 baths. Proof of funds or bank letter & 48 hours’ notice required for showings. Listing agent to be present.
Ely is located in Iowa. Ely, Iowa 52227has a population of 2,163. Ely 52227 is more family-centric than the surrounding county with 37.53% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 31.95%.
The median household income in Ely, Iowa 52227 is $99,083. The median household income for the surrounding county is $70,360 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Ely 52227 is 36.4 years.
The average high temperature in July is 84.2 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 11.2 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 36.4 inches per year, with 28.2 inches of snow per year.
