The Hunt is Over! Have you been looking for an affordable fixer upper acreage that you can make your own? It checks a lot of boxes for sure! Almost 20 acres with a 30x40 Outbuilding with concrete floor, newer constructed chicken coop plenty of land to roam and find tranquility. No HOA's here. Peaceful setting, plenty of mature trees and timber, great for mushroom hunting too. The home needs work and with some sweat equity you can make your dreams come true owning an acreage. Would also make great land for build. New Roof on home in 2024 as well as a few windows updated. Marion County indicated that Rural water is available across the road at the end of driveway. Home is being sold "AS-IS".
Sold for $225,000 on 09/17/25
$225,000
1864 40th Pl, Melcher Dallas, IA 50062
2beds
1,410sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1993
20 Acres Lot
$225,100 Zestimate®
$160/sqft
$1,292 Estimated rent
Owner options
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: September 17, 2025 at 09:24am
Listed by:
Sherri Skay (515)210-0781,
Realty ONE Group Impact
Bought with:
Sherri Skay
Realty ONE Group Impact
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 719619
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Propane
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Vinyl
- Basement: Crawl Space
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,410
- Total interior livable area: 1,410 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 4
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Approach with Ramp
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 20 Acres
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 000000373400000
- Zoning: AG
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Poured
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1993
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Melcher Dallas
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,See Remarks