Presenting 20421 520th Street, Chariton, Iowa. Escape to the countryside on 18.19 Acres M/L in Liberty Township, Lucas County. The acreage is located just northwest of Chariton and is only 0.5 miles off County Highway S23/200th Avenue pavement. The property includes a two-bedroom, one-bath home with recent updates throughout. Renovations include a modernized kitchen, updated vinyl flooring, and the convenience of first-floor laundry. Major mechanical improvements include a new septic system installed in 2020, furnace replacement in 2019, and the addition of central air conditioning in 2022.
A machine shed is located on the property, offering additional storage space, a horse stall, and one bay suitable for garage use. The land features a mix of soils and gentle rolling slopes, with approximately 4.56 acres considered FSA tillable and the balance in rolling pasture grass.
Whether you’re looking for a manageable farmstead, a private retreat, or a place to grow your equestrian or hobby farm setup, this property offers flexibility while being only a short drive from Chariton.
Sold for $230,000 on 10/31/25
$230,000
20421 520th St, Chariton, IA 50049
2beds
1,072sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
18.19 Acres Lot
$230,000 Zestimate®
$215/sqft
$974 Estimated rent
Owner options
What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: November 03, 2025 at 09:43am
Listed by:
Adam Curran (641)203-2931,
Peoples Company,
Sara Curran,
Peoples Company
Bought with:
Adam Curran
Peoples Company
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 725849
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Propane
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Vinyl
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,072
- Total interior livable area: 1,072 sqft
Property
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 18.19 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 0235300005
- Zoning: Ag
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Rural
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Chariton
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Gravel