Amazing acreage nestled in the rolling hills of Madison County, in the award winning Van Meter school district. This meticulously cared for modern home sits on nearly 18 acres and includes a stocked pond, 2 patios, wildlife, and breathtaking views from every part of this home. The main level of the home features a beautiful kitchen with center island, walk in hidden pantry, soft close cabinets, double fridge and wall oven. In addition there is a sitting area and family room that share a 2 sided f/p, a/v closet and huge picture windows. The master suite with private deck and private bath and laundry round out the main level. The finished w/o lower level offers in-floor heating, 4 additional bdrms, 2 bths, family room, storm shelter/wine cellar. Other features include energy efficient geothermal heating and cooling, and a 40x60 outbuilding for storage of all your equipment and toys. All information obtained from Seller and public records.
For sale
$1,224,900
1271 Old Portland Rd, Van Meter, IA 50261
5beds
2,343sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 2006
17.68 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$523/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Stocked pondBreathtaking views
- 277 days |
- 760 |
- 35 |
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: December 19, 2025 at 07:28am
Listed by:
Andy Wallace 515-223-9492,
RE/MAX Precision
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 714976
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Heating
- Geothermal, Propane
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Oven, Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Dining Area, Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile
- Basement: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,343
- Total interior livable area: 2,343 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 2,000
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Three Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Open, Patio
- Exterior features: Deck, Patio
Lot
- Size: 17.68 Acres
- Features: Pond on Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 121021780011000
- Zoning: A
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Poured
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 2006
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Rural
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Van Meter
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $523/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $618,300
- Annual tax amount: $8,641
- Date on market: 4/4/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 277 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Gravel
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/2/2025 | Price change | $1,224,900-2%$523/sqft |
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| 4/4/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,249,900+2%$533/sqft |
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| 9/30/2024 | Listing removed | $1,225,000$523/sqft |
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| 8/13/2024 | Price change | $1,225,000-5.8%$523/sqft |
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| 6/19/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,300,000+312.7%$555/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | -- |
| 2023 | $8,080 +5.8% | $618,300 +28.8% |
| 2022 | $7,638 -8.7% | $479,900 |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$6,761/mo
Principal & interest
$4750
Property taxes
$1582
Home insurance
$429
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 50261
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Van Meter Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 4.6 mi
- 8/10Van Meter Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 4.6 mi
- 10/10Van Meter Jr-Sr High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Van Meter
Source: DMMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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