New Homes in Mt Vernon, Iowa
New Home Communities in Mt Vernon, Iowa
Mount Vernon is one of Eastern Iowa's most charming and distinctive small towns — a historic college community nestled in the rolling countryside about 15 miles east of Cedar Rapids. Cozy coffee shops, colorful Victorian architecture, and a lively downtown district have made it a highly desirable place to live, appearing on numerous best-of lists for small-town living. At the center of it all is Cornell College, a selective liberal arts institution whose entire campus is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, giving Mount Vernon a cultural energy and intellectual vitality that sets it apart from typical small towns. The downtown district's old brick storefronts house local eateries, cafes, and boutiques that bring together longtime locals, families, and visitors alike.
The Mount Vernon Community School District is highly regarded, with about 77% of Mount Vernon High School seniors going on to attend a two- or four-year college, and dual-credit programs available to help students get a head start. Despite its small-town feel, Mount Vernon is remarkably well-connected — U.S. Route 30 provides a direct route to Cedar Rapids, and the Eastern Iowa Airport is just 18 miles away.
Skogman Homes builds in Mount Vernon through our Spring Meadow Heights community, offering new construction homes in a town that truly has something special. If you're looking for character, community, and quality of life in a setting unlike anywhere else in Eastern Iowa, Mount Vernon deserves a close look.