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  • $325,000

    2978 Ranch Trl, Menlo, IA 50164

    3beds
    1,584sqft
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    $2,543/mo
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    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
    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.
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    Listed by:

    Brandon Tessau (719)502-7394,

    Peoples Company,

    Kolt Kiburz 515-468-5035,

    Peoples Company

    Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 750325MLS LogoOriginating 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

        DateEventPrice
        9/30/2026Listed for sale$325,000$205/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #750325 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$886 +42%$126,700 +78.7%
        2024$624 $70,900
        2023-- $70,900
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 50164

        Getting around

        0 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        5 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        • 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.