Step into the charm and character of this beautiful two-story Victorian, ideally situated on a quiet street in a welcoming, family-friendly neighborhood! Conveniently located near all three public schools, Cornell College, shopping, gas stations, and churches, this spacious home offers room for everyone with a comfortable living room, family room, formal dining room, and inviting eat-in kitchen featuring laminate floors, laminate countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a pantry. The main level also includes convenient laundry, while the upper level boasts six bedrooms, including a spacious master bedroom. The unfinished walkout lower level has potential for future expansion. Outside, relax on the screened porch overlooking the yard, enclosed by a charming wrought-iron fence, and enjoy the additional detached building and beautiful views. With classic Victorian appeal, abundant living space, and a fantastic location, this home is ready to welcome its next owners!
For sale by owner
Price cut: $50K (8/28)
$549,950
521 Palisades Rd SW, Mount Vernon, IA 52314
6beds
2,568sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 1877
1.16 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$214/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Formal dining roomConvenient laundryLaminate floorsAdditional detached buildingBeautiful viewsCharming wrought-iron fenceSix bedrooms
What the owner loves about this home
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- 184 days
- 892
- 32
Listed by:
Property Owner (319) 721-7682
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced air, Gas
Cooling
- Central
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Linoleum / Vinyl
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,568 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
Features
- Exterior features: Brick
Lot
- Size: 1.16 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 170947600200000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Materials
- brick
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1877
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Mount Vernon
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $214/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $273,100
- Annual tax amount: $5,028
- Date on market: 3/25/2026
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$3,119/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/28/2026 | Price change | $549,950-8.3%$214/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 5/5/2026 | Price change | $599,950-7.7%$234/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 3/25/2026 | Listed for sale | $649,950$253/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,028 +2.3% | $273,100 -0.8% |
| 2024 | $4,914 -7.5% | $275,200 |
| 2023 | $5,314 +2.3% | $275,200 +4.9% |
| 2022 | $5,192 +11.3% | $262,300 |
| 2021 | $4,664 +2.2% | $262,300 |
| 2020 | $4,562 -1.1% | -- |
| 2019 | $4,612 +4.3% | $221,900 +6.3% |
| 2018 | $4,424 +2.5% | $208,800 -1.5% |
| 2017 | $4,318 -4.5% | $211,900 |
| 2016 | $4,522 +2.4% | $211,900 -0.3% |
| 2015 | $4,416 -0.1% | $212,500 |
| 2014 | $4,422 +3.5% | $212,500 |
| 2013 | $4,274 +29% | $212,500 +19.9% |
| 2012 | $3,314 | $177,196 |
| 2011 | -- | $177,196 |
| 2010 | $3,186 | $177,196 |
| 2008 | -- | $177,196 |
| 2007 | -- | $177,196 +5% |
| 2005 | -- | $168,758 +5% |
| 2004 | -- | $160,722 |
| 2003 | -- | $160,722 +5% |
| 2002 | -- | $153,069 |
| 2001 | -- | $153,069 +7% |
| 2000 | -- | $143,055 |
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