Address
2253 73rd Street, Van Horne, IA
Price
$ 469,000
Property Attributes
- MLS#2603482
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Active
- CountyBenton
- CityVan Horne
- AreaOT-W (West of I-380)
- Zip52346
- Style
- Year Built1917
- Taxes$ 3492
- Price$ 469,000
- Bedrooms4
- Full Bathrooms2
- Half Bathrooms2
- Sqr Footage2112
- Lot Size10.78 Acres
Data Source:
Cedar Rapids Area Association of REALTORS®
Property Description
10+ acres, updated historic home, off a paved road, less than 25 minutes to downtown Cedar Rapids— you will want to see this one! This beautifully updated craftsman-style farmhouse blends timeless country character with many improvements and includes a massive arena building. The spacious 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom home offers over 2,100 square feet of finished living space and has been thoughtfully updated to preserve its historic charm while incorporating modern updates. Inside, you’ll notice the craftsmanship of another era with original woodwork, hardwood floors with classic inlay, vintage door knobs, and built-ins throughout the home. Recent interior improvements include refinished hardwood floors, fresh paint, modern lighting, and a fully remodeled kitchen with tile flooring, remodeled bathrooms, and much more. The main level features a beautiful new kitchen, spacious living room, a bedroom, and two convenient half bathrooms. Upstairs you’ll find three additional bedrooms and two full bathrooms, including a primary suite with a large attached sitting room overlooking the property. Plus there's plenty of room to expand! The attic offers additional potential with blown-in insulation and natural light making this the perfect spot for a playroom, additional bedroom, or a fun craft room. The clean basement offers high ceilings and an additional shower and sink making this a flexible space for storage, recreation, or future finishing. Various updates provide peace of mind, including roof, siding, windows, gutters, tankless water heater, new water softener, updated PEX plumbing, new well pump, and new well pressure tank. Outside, the 10.78 acres provides room for hobbies, animals, equipment, or outdoor recreation with Weasel Creek running along the east side of the property. The detached three-stall garage has been updated with new doors, roof, siding, and a new concrete floor in the larger side. The property also features an impressive arena building, offering incredible potential for livestock, equipment storage, hobbies, or future projects. A rare opportunity to own a beautifully updated historic acreage with a versatile outbuilding, and convenient access to Cedar Rapids and surrounding communities.
| Elementary School | Middle School | High School |
|---|---|---|
| Keystone Elementary School | Benton Comm Middle School | Benton Comm High School |
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 5/15/2026 | Listed $489,000 |
| 7/30/2026 | 4$469,000 |
General Features
| Sewer | SepticTank |
|---|---|
| Possession | Negotiable |
| Property Subtype | SingleFamilyResidence |
| County | Benton |
| New Construction | false |
| Property Type | Residential |
| Garage Y/N | true |
| Status | Active |
| Directions | On highway 30 |
| ModificationTimestamp | 2026-08-24T18:09:30.203-00:00 |
| City | Van Horne |
| MLS Area | OT-W (West of I-380) |
| Lot Size Units | Acres |
| Tax Annual Amount | 3492 |
| Standard Status | Active |
| Property Sub Type Additional | SingleFamilyResidence |
| PostalCity | Van Horne |
| Legal Description | See legal abstract |
| Virtual Tour | https://www.propertypanorama.com/instaview/cdr/2603482 |
| Heating | ForcedAir,Gas |
| Cooling | CentralAir |
| Year Built | 1917 |
| Stories Count | 2 |
| Levels | Two |
| High School | Benton Comm |
| Elementary School | Keystone |
| Middle/Junior High School | Benton Comm |
| Construction Materials | Brick,Frame,VinylSiding |
| Appliances | WaterSoftenerOwned,SeeRemarks |
| Garage Spaces | 3 |
| Architectural Style | TwoStory |
| Full Baths | 2 |
| Other Structures | Outbuilding |
Interior Features
| Basement (Y/N) | true |
|---|---|
| Air Conditioning Y/N | true |
| Heating Y/N | true |
| Total Baths | 4 |
| Interior Amenities | BreakfastBar,EatInKitchen,UpperLevelPrimary |
| Basement | Full |
| Above Grade Finished Area | 2112 |
| Half Baths | 2 |
| Total Bedrooms | 4 |
| Room Type | FamilyRoom |
Exterior Features
| Water Source | Well |
|---|---|
| Lot Size Area | 10.78 |
| Lot Dimensions | 10.78 ACR |
| Lot Size Acres | 10.78 |
| Parking Features | Detached,Garage,Guest,SeeRemarks |
| Exterior Amenities | Fence |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
Property vs Single Family Average in 52346
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Year Built
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