Welcome to Rocky Ridge Farm, a premier acreage in Warren County just 2 miles south of St. Marys and less than 25 minutes from West Des Moines. This 65.96-acre estate features a custom ranch home built in 2017 by Gehringer Construction, based on the Cartwright plan from Donald Gardner Architects. With 2,154 SF of living space, the home includes 3 bedrooms, 4 baths, hardwood floors, quartz countertops, stainless appliances, a gas range, and double wall ovens. The open floor plan with cathedral ceiling connects the kitchen, dining, and living areas, while the primary suite offers a walk-in tile shower, double vanity, and private porch access overlooking a 2 acre pond. Outdoors, enjoy two private stocked ponds—a 5-acre lake and a 2-acre pond with dock and gazebo. Multiple improvements include a 48x50 finished barndominium/cabin-style metal building with kitchen, bedroom, bath, and four-seasons porch—ideal for Airbnb/VRBO rental or guest quarters—plus three additional steel buildings for storage or workshop use. The farm offers 18 acres of hay ground, 11 acres ideal for food plots or crops, and a 5-acre tract with productive Sharpsburg soils (CSR2 80) ready for development. Wildlife habitat includes cedar thickets and young timber, supporting trophy whitetail, turkey, and upland birds. With modern construction, income potential, stocked ponds, and excellent hunting, Rocky Ridge Farm is a rare opportunity for both lifestyle and investment.
For sale
$1,400,000
16740 R45 Hwy, Saint Charles, IA 50240
3beds
2,154sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 2017
65.96 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$650/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 25, 2025 at 05:53pm
Listed by:
Chris Wearmouth (515)993-7732,
Kiloterra
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 724882
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Oven, Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Basement: Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Log
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,154
- Total interior livable area: 2,154 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 900
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck, Storage
Lot
- Size: 65.96 Acres
- Features: Rectangular Lot, Pond on Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 07840000020
- Zoning: AG
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary,Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Cement Siding
- Foundation: Poured
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 2017
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Rural
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Saint Charles
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $650/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $491,400
- Annual tax amount: $6,563
- Date on market: 8/25/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
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