Charming Character, Modern Updates & an Incredible Garage in the Heart of Mt. Vernon! Welcome to this beautifully updated 2-story home offering 5 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and over-the-top charm in one of Mt. Vernon's most convenient locations. From the moment you step inside, you'll appreciate the perfect blend of timeless character and thoughtful updates throughout. The inviting main level features warm and welcoming living spaces highlighted by exposed brick accents, abundant natural light, and a cozy family room with a stunning rustic ceiling that adds warmth and personality. The updated kitchen offers ample cabinet and countertop space and flows seamlessly into the living and dining areas, making it ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. Practicality meets style with a functional mudroom/laundry area on the main level, complete with built-in storage to help keep life organized. The main level also features 2 bedrooms and 1 full bath. Upstairs, you'll find a spacious primary suite designed with relaxation in mind, featuring a large walk-in closet and a corner soaking tub that creates a spa-like retreat after a long day. The second level also offers two additional bedrooms and a conveniently located half bath, providing plenty of space for family or guests. Step outside and discover one of this property's standout features—a detached 3+ stall garage offering over 1,000 square feet of space! Whether you're looking for a workshop, hobby area, home gym, extra storage, or the ultimate man cave, this versatile space provides endless possibilities. The backyard is equally impressive, featuring plenty of room to relax, play, or entertain, along with a covered patio perfect for summer gatherings and evening get-togethers. Located just steps from Main Street and directly across from the movie theater, you'll love the convenience of being close to local shops, restaurants, schools, and community events while enjoying all the charm that makes Mt. Vernon such a sought-after place to call home. Character. Space. Location. Garage. This one truly has it all! Schedule your private showing today.
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 buyer AS IS Inspection Addendum on MLS....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… SHOWINGS start SAT.
New Construction ranch in great Mt Vernon neighborhood. Open Kitchen, dining, greatroom with island, walk in pantry room, mudroom, high end kitchen cabinetry and appliances. Electric fireplace, modern finishes, high quality construction. Fully finished walkout lower level is bright and airy, has two additional bedrooms, bathroom, and large family room. Photos of similar property. Immediate Possession.
OPEN HOUSE - 6/14 - from 1-3 Quality built with UPGRADES - Bertch cabinets - Anderson windows & doors - Kohler tall style toilets - Granite countertops -Composite deck & screened porch floor - Rounded corners - Pocket Doos Plumbed for central vac - LL above ground windows no window wells - ASSOCIATION extended features - windows - exterior doors - garage door - painting exterior trim + window sills. Floor plan offers split bedrooms on main level - Great Room - Kitchen with Breakfast Bar & a lot of counter space - Pantry - Dining Area - opens to Screened Porch & Deck - LL - large Rec Room - Bath & 2 Additional Bedrooms- windows view backyard with Mature Trees - Very Large Storage Area - Located just west of Downtown
Build your dream home on this attractive, buildable lot offering scenic views just outside Mount Vernon. This desirable property provides a peaceful rural setting with convenient access to town amenities, making it an ideal location for your future home.
Welcome to this beautiful 6-bedroom, 3 full bath home ideally located with quick access to Hwy 30 and within walking distance to the highly sought-after Mt. Vernon Schools. This move-in ready home offers a bright, open floor plan filled with natural light throughout. The spacious kitchen and dining area are separated by a convenient breakfast bar, while sliders off the dining space lead to the deck and nicely sized backyard—perfect for entertaining or relaxing outdoors. The desirable split-bedroom design features a private primary suite off the living area, along with two additional main-level bedrooms, a full bath, and a convenient laundry/mudroom down the main hall. The finished lower level is sure to impress with three additional bedrooms featuring large daylight windows, a spacious TV/recreation room, office space, full bathroom, and utility room with abundant storage. Additional highlights include a 2-car attached garage. Schedule your private tour today!
Welcome to 955 16th Ave SW in desirable Stonebrook Estates! This energy-efficient green-built ranch offers 5 bedrooms, 3 baths, and exceptional main-floor living with hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings, and abundant natural light. The chef’s kitchen features soft-close cabinetry, quartz countertops, Whirlpool appliances, gas range, pot filler, farm sink, pantry, and access to a screened porch and oversized grilling deck. The living room offers a gas fireplace, while the primary suite includes a walk-in closet, screened porch access, dual vanity, and tiled walk-in shower. Walkout lower level features a second gas fireplace with custom shelving, dry bar with wine fridge, full bath, storage room, and workout room plumbed for a wet bar. Enjoy mature trees, landscaping, level backyard, storage shed, private green space, and a heated 3-car garage. Schedule your showing today!
Gorgeous & move-in ready in the highly desirable Stonebrook development in beautiful Mt Vernon! Located within walking distance to Mt Vernon schools, sports complex, and community wellness center. Stunning exterior with stone accents. Spacious great room with trey ceiling, LVP floors, floor to ceiling stone fireplace, & built-ins. Main level laundry/mudroom with lockers. Gorgeous kitchen with off white cabinets, quartz countertops and backsplash, hood vent, gas stove, phone charging feature in the countertop, huge walk-in pantry, & daily dining area. Primary suite with walk-in closet, transom window, his & her vanities, groutless solid quartz primary shower, & a linen closet. Two spacious secondary bedrooms & another full bathroom with dual vanity completes the main level. Atrium staircase to the lower level, where you'll find a large rec room with wet bar, game/bonus area, 4th & 5th bedrooms & a 3rd full bathroom. As a bonus, the lower level also features a cold storage area/storm shelter under the front stoop! Oversized concrete patio with views of a field! No neighbors behind you! Experience the quality & attention to detail that Renewed Properties is known for!
Select your builder, prime Walkout building Lot in Mt. Vernon backing up to City-Owned Land & Walking Trail! 0.26 acre building site with main level ranch square footage of 1,225 or larger, split level 1,300 square footage, and two story above grade 1,500 square footage. Located in a thriving community known for its charming downtown and high demand schools and Cornell College, this lot provides the ideal balance of nature and convenience. Don't miss out on this rare chance to secure a premium lot with endless potential! Cornell College, Main Street cultural and dining popularity, and newly constructed HWY 30 and Bypass, Iowa City, the Solon corridor, Cedar Rapids, and Marion.
*October completion! Home to be built- buyers would still be able to pick out selections. Price is subject to change. Skogman Homes new Sullivan floor plan featuring a split bedroom floor plan with 9' ceilings and a trey ceiling in the living room. The L shaped kitchen features a corner pantry for extra storage, cabinet upgrades and quartz countertops and engineered hardwood through out the main living areas. Basement could be finished for $37,986. Call listing agent for questions!
4-bedroom 3-full baths Victorian charmer, blocks from Cornell College and downtown shopping. This home features ornate trim, tall narrow windows and a welcoming front porch that reflects late 19 century craftsmanship. Painted in warm historic colors the house rests amongst a tree lined street and well-kept lawns. Inside, high ceilings and original woodwork and decorative staircase, hints at the town's early prosperity. This home feels both stalely and lived in, tying Mt Vernon's small-time charm to its architectural heritage. New furnace '24. New A/C '24. Newer roof '19.
Some houses are sold. This one is passed on. A Painted Lady locals have admired for generations, The Kepler House has anchored Mt. Vernon’s historic streetscape since 1892. Over 11 painstaking years, every detail of its restoration was sourced, considered, & executed by hand; a true reclamation. The wraparound porch sets the tone: this home honors its past while asking nothing extra of its next steward. Inside, quarter-sawn oak floors, original wood trim, & pocket doors that still glide as if newly hung anchor a main level built for both elegance and function — two living rooms, formal DR, a gourmet kitchen w/ Wolf range & soapstone island, plus an office, laundry room & full bath. Upstairs, a primary suite with cedar closets, three additional bedrooms, and a finished attic with a fifth bedroom, full bath, and family room plumbed for a wet bar. 5 bedrooms. 4.5 baths. 132 years of character. Zero details left to???????????????????????????????? chance.
Full of timeless charm and original character, this beautiful 2-story brick home offers both space and personality in a prime location. Step through the striking arched front door into a warm and inviting interior filled with gorgeous woodwork, French doors, and original architectural details throughout. The main level features a large living room with a fireplace, a bright fourseasons room, and a formal dining room—perfect for entertaining or family gatherings. The kitchen offers plenty of cabinetry and workspace, and the home’s two staircases add to its distinctive design. Upstairs, you’ll find four spacious bedrooms, including a primary suite with a generous walk-in closet and full bath, plus another full bathroom for added convenience. The attached garage provides easy parking and storage, while the landscaped yard offers green space and curb appeal. From its beautiful brick exterior and ivy accents to the intricate wood details inside, this home radiates character and old-world charm. Don’t miss your opportunity to make this Mt. Vernon classic your own!
JW Home Builders Pre-sold! Call listing agent for information on premium walkout and daylight lots available through builder.
Absolutely amazing home being offered in this sought after Mt Vernon neighborhood. This rare find is a ranch home that offers everything and more that you will not find in new construction. Located on nearly a half acre lot with views of farm fields and sunsets! Enter through the front door off your front porch with fountain, and enter into the entry with its new organizational nook, new luxury vinyl tile flooring and custom maple kitchen with newer appliances, solid surface counter tops, new backsplash, breakfast bar, and there is even room for a kitchen table. This overlooks the huge living room with wood burning custom fireplace and large windows, perfect formal dining room that and steps out onto your custom screened in porch with tiled floors and pet resistant screens onto your large maintenance free deck with custom railing. The privacy and views this home offers! Deck goes down onto your patio with a beautiful hot tub, and fenced in half acre back yard. This is a split floor plan with the primary suite on one side, with his and her closets, double vanity, jetted tub and tiled floor. The other hallway leads to two great bedrooms and a full bath. There is a half bath off the front of the home perfectly located, and a new organized laundry with utility sink and new cabinets. All bathrooms have quartz counter tops! The lower level is a stunner with its second kitchen with breakfast bar, perfect for entertaining or lower level mother in law/teen suite. The game area makes perfect place for pool table, game table or work out area. The gorgeous lower level family room offers a gas fireplace and large windows with walk out sliders to the huge patio and yard with mature trees and again those views of the country. Bubble away on your large patio! There are two more bedrooms and a full bath to complete the living space in the lower level. Most homes do not offer storage after all this finished lower level, but there is a 900 square foot storage room that offers either more finished space or great for in home business, work out room, work shop, or hobby area. You could even make another bedroom if you wanted. The three car garage is a standout with drains in the floor, hot and cold running water, and then the third stall being a beautiful man/woman cave, with drop down gas heater, 10 ft bump out, finished walls, epoxy finished floors, and air compressor hook up from the ceiling, this is is a show stopping unexpected dream space for anyone! A must see for sure. The roof holds solar panels that offer 14.00 electric bills! Home has fiber optic internet hook up and is wired to hook up a generator if needed. This is a true gem waiting offering luxury living.
PRK Williams builds custom homes for every age group! These gorgeous twin homes have a front load or side load option & are modern yet warm & homey! 2 bedrooms up with an open floor plan allow large living spaces as well as 2 beds in lower as well as rec area and bath! Want a covered deck? We have that too! So many gorgeous details are planned for these homes, we would love to sit down with you and show you what we deliver, we go above and beyond, it's just what we do!
Gorgeous custom Condos to be built! PRK Williams builds custom "Age in Place" homes for every age group! These gorgeous twin homes have a front load or side load option & are modern yet warm & homey! 2 bedrooms up with an open floor plan allow large living spaces with so much room to expand into the lower level if you so choose! So many gorgeous details are planned for these homes, we would love to sit down with you and show you what we deliver, we go above & beyond in the build process not to mention timeless design.
Zero entry Condos to be built! PRK Williams builds custom "Age in Place" homes for every age group! Zero entry means that there will be no steps into the home or on the main level! This is perfect for someone that never wants to have to move again, or anyone that may have limited mobility... or even someone that is active, maybe they tore an ACL snowboarding (that would never happen, until it does!) having to come home to stairs on crutches is no fun! These homes solve those issues before they ever happen! These gorgeous twin homes have a front load or side load option & are modern yet warm & homey! 2 bedrooms up with an open floor plan allow large living spaces as well as 2 beds in lower as well as rec area and bath! Want a covered deck? We have that too! So many gorgeous details are planned for these homes, we would love to sit down with you and show you what we deliver, we go above and beyond, it's just what we do!
Zero entry Condos to be built! PRK Williams builds custom "Age in Place" homes for every age group! Zero entry means that there will be no steps into the home or on the main level! This is perfect for someone that never wants to have to move again, or anyone that may have limited mobility... or even someone that is active, maybe they tore an ACL snowboarding (that would never happen, until it does!) having to come home to stairs on crutches is no fun! These homes solve those issues before they ever happen! These gorgeous twin homes have a front load or side load option & are modern yet warm & homey! 2 bedrooms up with an open floor plan allow large living spaces with so much room to expand into the lower level if you so choose! So many gorgeous details are planned for these homes, we would love to sit down with you and show you what we deliver, we go above & beyond in the build process not to mention timeless design.
Late August completion!* Discover the “Lewis” by Skogman Homes, a thoughtfully designed two-story home located in our newest development, Boulder Ridge. This home offers a perfect combo of style, function, and comfort. Enjoy living within walking distance of Boulder Peak, nearby parks, swimming, and more. Inside, you will find a bright, open-concept layout featuring a spacious great room, quartz countertops, and engineered hardwood flooring throughout the kitchen, dining, and entryway. A main-level office creates an ideal work-from-home space. The second level includes four spacious bedrooms, a bonus loft area perfect for play or relaxation, and a convenient laundry room designed to make laundry days simple and efficient. With its smart floor plan and carefully selected finishes, the Lewis design is built to suit your lifestyle. Sellers would consider a trade on this home.
August completion!! This popular Garnett floor plan is located on a walkout lot and features 9-foot ceilings on the main level with a stunning 10-foot tray ceiling in the living room, highlighted by a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace. The kitchen is the heart of the home, showcasing an impressive 10-foot island, a wood-stained island finish, and upgraded features throughout. A spacious walk-in pantry provides plenty of extra storage, making the kitchen both beautiful and functional. The home offers a split-bedroom layout, providing added privacy. The primary suite is situated on its own side of the home and includes a private ensuite bathroom and walk-in closet. The finished walkout basement expands the living space with two additional bedrooms, a full bathroom, and a large recreation room, perfect for entertaining or relaxing. For more information on selections and timelince contact the listing agent!
Thoughtfully designed condo offering refined, age in place living in the heart of Mount Vernon. Ideal for those seeking to downsize without compromise. The open-concept includes a light-filled great room with electric fireplace, a well-appointed kitchen with breakfast bar, & dining area perfect for everyday living or entertaining. Main-level primary suite offers comfort & privacy, complemented by a second bedroom, or office & full bath. First-floor laundry adds convenience, while the full poured basement provides ample storage & future finish potential. Exterior finishes include partial stone, vinyl siding, & a private deck. A 3-car garage Condo is a rare find, & will be ready for your toys! To be built by PRK Williams with healthy home, age in place focus. Enjoy Mount Vernon’s thriving downtown, vibrant community, & small-town charm, minutes from local amenities. This home will come equipped with a SONA whole home 24/7 air purification system allowing you to breathe only the healthiest air.
Mount Vernon is located in Iowa. Mount Vernon, Iowa has a population of 4,498. Mount Vernon is more family-centric than the surrounding county with 43.87% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 31.95%.
The median household income in Mount Vernon, Iowa is $86,298. 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 Mount Vernon is 22.4 years.
The average high temperature in July is 84.1 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 11.1 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 36.4 inches per year, with 26.8 inches of snow per year.
