2253 73rd St, Van Horne, IA, 52346
About This Home
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.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1917
Materials
- Construction materials: Brick,Frame,Vinyl Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Two Story
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Water Softener Owned,See Remarks
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Full
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Features
- Breakfast Bar,Eat-in Kitchen,Upper Level Primary
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 2,112
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air,Gas
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total interior livable area: 2,112 sqft
Other
- Level: Second
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 47004160
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Fence
Lot
- Lot size: 10.78 Acres
- Lot size dimensions: 10.78 ACR
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Detached,Garage,Guest,See Remarks
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 3
- Covered spaces: 3
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Strong Wind
- Hail
- Inland Flooding
- Tornado
- Winter Weather
- Cold Wave
- Drought
- Ice Storm
- Lightning
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Iowa Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $2,371 | $28,452 |
| Home Insurance * | $458 | $5,496 |
| Property Taxes | $308 | $3,696 |
| Electricity | $157 | $1,890 |
| Total | $3,294 | $39,528 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Iowa FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-29 | Price change | $495,000 |
| 2026-03-26 | Price change | $500,000 |
| 2026-03-13 | Listed for sale | $519,000 |
| 2026-02-17 | Listing removed | $549,000 |
| 2025-11-26 | Price change | $549,000 |
| 2025-08-15 | Listed for sale | $569,000 |
| 2025-07-30 | Listing removed | $569,000 |
| 2025-05-28 | Listed for sale | $569,000 |
| 2025-05-24 | Listing removed | $569,000 |
| 2025-02-25 | Listed for sale | $569,000 |
| 2014-01-27 | Sold | $1,846 |
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