Well-located Madison County acreage delivers rural lifestyle living with built-in income, development potential, and a strong location near the Des Moines metro. Located just 2 miles north of St. Charles and 1 mile off Hwy R35, the property lies within the I-35 School District and is only 20 minutes from West Des Moines.
A charming ranch-style home, built in 1979, includes 1,344 SF of living space plus a 224 SF all-seasons porch. The home features 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, Heat & Glo gas fireplace, vinyl flooring, and recent updates: new shingles (2023) and HVAC system (2020). The kitchen is equipped with stainless steel appliances including a 2023 microwave and 2022 gas range. All windows (except porch) were replaced in 2016.
The property includes several quality outbuildings: a 42' x 44' machine shed with concrete floor and camper hookup (2008), a 36' x 45' steel building with dirt floor and water spigot (1982), a 30' x 40' steel shop with power and lean-to, and a 28' x 33' livestock barn with well water access. Fiber internet is available at the road.
The land includes 26.93± cropland acres (41.14 CSR2), 12.5± acres of pasture (leased for 2025, terminable), and 26.36± acres enrolled in CRP across three contracts generating annual income. A silted ¼-acre pond offers restoration potential. Additionally, 10 acres on the south end are already parceled off and sit on a quiet dead-end road, ideal for future development.
Pending
$780,000
3170 230th St, Saint Charles, IA 50240
3beds
1,568sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1979
44.84 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$497/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Livestock barnGas fireplaceSteel shopQuality outbuildingsCharming ranch-style homeVinyl flooringSteel building
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Listing updated: August 07, 2025 at 07:24pm
Listed by:
Chris Wearmouth (515)993-7732,
Kiloterra
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 720283
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Heating
- Propane
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
- Basement: Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas, Vented
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,568
- Total interior livable area: 1,568 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Lot
- Size: 44.84 Acres
- Features: Rectangular Lot, Pond on Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 500091024010000
- Zoning: A
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1979
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Saint Charles
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $497/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $218,400
- Annual tax amount: $3,558
- Date on market: 6/13/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Gravel
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