Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds4,307 sqft
625 Old School Road, Ely, IA 52227
Single FamilyProperty Type
36.03 acresLot Size
2004Year Built
$221/sq ftPrice per sq ft
4 carsParking Spaces

Description

Welcome to you private paradise! This custom-built estate sits on 36 acres. A generous foyer invites you to the first half of the home. To the right, the living room or office with fireplace. To the left, the dining room with built-in buffet. Through the dining is an incredible chefs kitchen with quarts counters, stainless steel appliances, and abundant storage to inspire all your culinary dreams. The generous eat-at counter, built-in ice maker, and beverage fridge make entertaining a breeze. Panoramic...Welcome to you private paradise! This custom-built estate sits on 36 acres. A generous foyer invites you to the first half of the home. To the right, the living room or office with fireplace. To the left, the dining room with built-in buffet. Through the dining is an incredible chefs kitchen with quarts counters, stainless steel appliances, and abundant storage to inspire all your culinary dreams. The generous eat-at counter, built-in ice maker, and beverage fridge make entertaining a breeze. Panoramic window connect to the natural beauty outside. The wrap-around porch connects the kitchen with a covered seating area overlooking the estate. Upstairs on the south side of the house is dedicated to the private primary suite with generous walk in closets, and private laundry. The spa-like bathroom has heated floors, soaking tub, and tiled shower. The main floor on north side of the house has a generous family room with gorgeous built in entertainment center, full bath, and separate kitchenette. Upstairs there are two bedrooms, full bathroom, and laundry. This home features whole house audio, tesla car charger in the garage, central vacuum, geothermal, solar array (installed in 2020) and whole-home generator. The first outbuilding has a screened porch overlooking one of the ponds and an informal seasonal kitchen for outdoor ent
  • Listed by: Jonathan Fell 319.471.5510 jonathanfell@skogman.com • Skogman Realty Co.
Listing closed: 05/06/2022 12:00 AM • Source: Iowa City Area AOR, MLS#: 202202363

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$346,000

Avg days on market

31

Sale-to-list ratio

97.9%

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Property Information for 625 Old School Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $8,260 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Linn County
  • Architectural Style: Two Stories
  • Subdivision Name: SURVEY 1704
  • Zoning: Residential
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 2004
  • Lot Size: 36.03 AC / 1,569,466 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: I-380 to Hwy 30 E; S on Co Rd/Jappa Rd. Take Ivanhoe Rd to Old School Rd. -OR- Hwy 1 N through Solon. Turn left on Ivanhoe Rd. Take Ivanhoe to Old School Rd.
  • Latitude: 41.90550798
  • Longitude: -91.53713496
Taxes and HOA
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 181535100200000
  • Tax Annual Amount: $8,260.00
  • Tax Year: 2020
School Information
  • Elementary School: Washington
  • High School: Mt Vernon
  • Middle Or Junior School: Mt Vernon
Parking
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Guest, Heated Garage, Attached
  • Parking Total: 4.0
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Sloped, Wooded
  • Lot Size Acres: 36.03
  • Lot Size Area: 36.03
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 1179x1336x1180x1325
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 3559.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 748.0
  • Building Area Total: 4307.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Living Area: 4307.0
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 2004
Building Features
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding, Shed(s), Greenhouse, Stable(s)
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Total Stories: 2
Farm Information
  • Other Equipment: Intercom
Green Features
  • Green Energy Generation: Solar
  • Green Indoor Air Quality: Contaminant Control
  • Green Verification: No
  • Power Production Type: Photovoltaics
  • Power Production: Yes
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Private
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Community Features: Stable(s)
  • Exterior Features: Gas Grill
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch, Patio
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
  • Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access, Daylight
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Dual
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Geothermal, Radiant Floor
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Total Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room, Gas
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood, Concrete
  • Interior Features: Central Vacuum, Kitchen Island, Bookcases, Entrance Foyer, Breakfast Bar
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Closet, In Basement, Upper Level
  • Has Spa: No

Property History for 625 Old School Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 6, 2022

Sold

Iowa City Area AOR #202202363

$950,000
Apr 22, 2022

Contract Signed

Iowa City Area AOR #202202363

Apr 22, 2022

Listed (Active)

Iowa City Area AOR #202202363

$950,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/06/2022

Sold

Iowa City Area AOR #202202363

$950,000
04/22/2022

Contract Signed

Iowa City Area AOR #202202363

04/22/2022

Listed (Active)

Iowa City Area AOR #202202363

$950,000

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Schools near 625 Old School Road

This home is within Mount Vernon Community School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 4
Public - 5 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Washington Elementary School
PublicPK to 4

Mount Vernon Middle School
Public5 to 8

Mount Vernon High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 625 Old School Road, Ely, IA 52227
$950,000
3
4,307
1,569,466
$328,000
1,724,976
$142,000
392,040
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