Discover your private retreat at 128 Rutledge St, a true hobby farm oasis on 6 secluded acres! Follow the long private drive to this beautiful 1.5-story log home set far back from the road, offering peace, privacy, & picturesque views. The property features a 2 car att garage and a 30×63 pole building w/ a 10×30 lean-to, ideal for extra storage or a fabulous covered patio space. A covered front porch welcomes you inside to a spacious entry, formal dining area, & vaulted great room w/ a cozy gas log fireplace. The open kitchen boasts ample cabinetry, a breakfast bar, & a walk-in pantry, while the adjoining mudroom adds everyday convenience. The main-level primary suite offers a 3/4 bath, custom walk-in closet, main floor laundry, & its own enclosed 3-season porch, a perfect spot to unwind. Upstairs, you’ll find a loft overlooking the great room, two generous bedrms w/ walk-in closets, & a bonus room above the garage. The walkout lower level adds even more living space w/ a 4th bedrm, 3/4 bath, wet bar, & theater/family room, ideal for entertaining or relaxing.
W/ nearly 4,500 finished sqft & geothermal HVAC for affordable utilities, this property blends rustic charm w/ modern comfort. Can you imagine decorating this home for the holidays! Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind acreage, your peaceful country lifestyle awaits!
Pending
Price cut: $50.1K (4/20)
$499,900
128 Rutledge St, Lacona, IA 50139
4beds
3,034sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2003
6 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$165/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Cozy gas log fireplaceFormal dining areaWet barLong private driveMain floor laundryWalk-in pantrySpacious entry
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Listed by:
Michelle Greene 515-971-6965,
Realty ONE Group Impact,
Briar Greene 641-218-1206,
Realty ONE Group Impact
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 727771
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Heating
- Electric, Geothermal, See Remarks
Cooling
- Geothermal
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, See Remarks, Stove, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, See Remarks, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl
- Basement: Daylight,Finished,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Log
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,034
- Total interior livable area: 3,034 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 1,400
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 4
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Open, Patio
- Exterior features: Deck, Patio, Storage
Lot
- Size: 6 Acres
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 000000157201500
- Zoning: A-1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Log Home,One and One Half Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Log
- Foundation: Poured
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 2003
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Rural
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Lacona
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $165/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $532,610
- Annual tax amount: $5,978
- Date on market: 10/6/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 233 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Gravel
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/4/2026 | Pending sale | $499,900$165/sqft |
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| 4/20/2026 | Price change | $499,900-9.1%$165/sqft |
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| 4/10/2026 | Pending sale | $550,000$181/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #727771 Report a problem | ||
| 2/18/2026 | Price change | $550,000-4.3%$181/sqft |
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| 12/8/2025 | Price change | $575,000-4.2%$190/sqft |
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| 10/6/2025 | Listed for sale | $599,900$198/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,838 +11.8% | $532,610 +21.7% |
| 2024 | $5,224 -0.7% | $437,590 +9.5% |
| 2023 | $5,262 +0.5% | $399,730 +13.7% |
| 2022 | $5,234 +15% | $351,570 |
| 2021 | $4,552 -9.7% | $351,570 +6% |
| 2020 | $5,042 +16% | $331,670 |
| 2019 | $4,346 -1.3% | $331,670 +20.9% |
| 2018 | $4,402 -3.8% | $274,270 +5.3% |
| 2017 | $4,578 +2.6% | $260,510 |
| 2016 | $4,462 | $260,510 +0.5% |
| 2015 | $4,462 -1.1% | $259,320 |
| 2014 | $4,510 +4% | $259,320 |
| 2013 | $4,336 +12.2% | -- |
| 2012 | $3,864 -4.5% | -- |
| 2011 | $4,046 +3.3% | -- |
| 2010 | $3,916 -0.8% | -- |
| 2009 | $3,946 +16.5% | -- |
| 2008 | $3,386 -8.5% | -- |
| 2007 | $3,700 | -- |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 50139
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Melcher-Dallas Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 4.5 mi
- 5/10Melcher-Dallas High SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 4.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Melcher/Dallas
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- Iowa
- Marion County
- Lacona
- 50139
- 128 Rutledge St
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