Presenting this attractive 3.25-acre acreage located just north of Menlo, Iowa, in Guthrie County. Offering a peaceful rural setting surrounded by the rolling countryside, this property provides the space and privacy of country living while maintaining convenient access to Interstate 80 and nearby communities.
The property features a highly improved farmhouse that has benefited from several significant updates. These updates include a new foundation, a new walkout basement addition with 9-foot ceilings, new underground water and electric lines from the road, a new deck with timber tech decking and white aluminum railings, 200-AMP electrical service, and a new HVAC system. The basement has been sprayed with spray in foam insulation and has been roughed in for two full bathrooms. The unfinished walkout basement provides valuable additional space and gives the next owner a blank canvas to finish how they desire.
In addition to the home, the property includes a 40' x 60' utility shop with a concrete floor and new 14-foot doors, providing excellent space for equipment, vehicles, storage, hobbies, or a workshop. There is new underground power to the building.
With 3.25 acres, substantial improvements to the home, and a large utility building, this property presents an affordable opportunity to enjoy the benefits of rural Iowa living. Located just north of Menlo, the acreage combines privacy, usable space, and country living with convenient access to Interstate 80.
For sale
$325,000
2978 Ranch Trl, Menlo, IA 50164
3beds
1,584sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
3.25 Acres Lot
$315,500 Zestimate®
$205/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Highly improved farmhouseNew foundationNew hvac system
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Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Brandon Tessau (719)502-7394,
Peoples Company,
Kolt Kiburz 515-468-5035,
Peoples Company
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 750325
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Basement: Unfinished,Walk-Out Access
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,584
- Total interior livable area: 1,584 sqft
Property
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 3.25 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 0000150101
- Zoning: AD
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Rural
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Menlo
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $205/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $126,700
- Annual tax amount: $1,376
- Date on market: 9/30/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
$315,500
$300,000 - $331,000
$1,528/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/30/2026 | Listed for sale | $325,000$205/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $886 +42% | $126,700 +78.7% |
| 2024 | $624 | $70,900 |
| 2023 | -- | $70,900 |
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Neighborhood: 50164
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: West Central Community
Source: DMMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.





