Commuter’s Special – Perfect Small Acreage with Shop!
Only minutes from town, this 1,176 sq. ft. ranch-style home sits on beautiful acreage with easy access to I-35 at the Van Wert exit. Inside you’ll find a practical floor plan with 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, and a full 1,176 sq. ft. unfinished basement offering endless possibilities for additional living space, storage, or a recreation area.
The property features:
Attached 2-car garage for everyday convenience
30’ x 34’ two-bay shop – perfect for hobbies, equipment, or a small business
Additional storage shed for yard and garden tools or livestock for a hobby farm.
Mature shade trees and open yard space with plenty of room to enjoy the outdoors
This acreage provides easy access to Osceola, Leon, and West Des Moines, making it ideal for commuters who want peaceful rural living without sacrificing convenience. Whether you’re looking for your forever home or a property with room to grow, this one checks all the boxes. Contact Heath Martin to schedule your personal tour of this great property.
For sale
$324,900
12197 211th Ave, Van Wert, IA 50262
3beds
1,176sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1976
8 Acres Lot
$228,200 Zestimate®
$276/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Ranch-style homeTwo-bay shopUnfinished basementPractical floor planOpen yard spaceBeautiful acreageMature shade trees
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Listing updated: August 12, 2025 at 06:46am
Listed by:
Heath Martin 913-674-8010,
Midwest Land Group LLC
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 724078
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Heating
- Baseboard, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,176
- Total interior livable area: 1,176 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 8 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 034+0213100001
- Zoning: Res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Year built: 1976
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Rural
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Van Wert
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $276/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $170,030
- Annual tax amount: $2,520
- Date on market: 8/10/2025
- Listing terms: See Remarks
- Road surface type: Gravel
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