Country living, rolling hills, blissful solitude--your very own slice of Iowa countryside. Bring your horses! Get those chickens! It's the perfect acreage hobby farm that's conveniently located between Iowa City and West Branch. You'll love the solidly built farmhouse with wraparound front porch, hardwood floors & updated kitchen complete with a pantry. If you want a property that's been meticulously cared for, improved & updated this is the one! House: 2011 complete kitchen remodel, 2011 new trusses & roof with 50 year shingles, newer HVAC & heat pump, newer cement board siding, radon mitigation, waterproofed basement, new sump pump with battery backup, newer water heater, newer dishwasher, central vac, beautiful landscaping. The unfinished basement is dry and has an egress window for future expansion opportunities should someone want an additional bedroom or family room space. Outbuildings: Steel roofs on corncrib and barn. Barn structurally reinforced by Stumpf Construction & windmill rebuilt after 2020 derecho. This property includes two parcels zoned residential (0912252002 and 0912252001), which means you could build another house, sell one parcel, till the land for planting, or simply keep it in pasture as it is currently used. The large, picturesque barn includes three horse stalls, a storage/tack room, hay loft & water pump. The corn crib & detached garage provide even more storage. Approximately three of the 4.72 acres is fenced with electric fencing. This is an exceptionally well cared for acreage just minutes from both Iowa City & West Branch that provides everything you need to live the country lifestyle you've been dreaming of!
Sold for $535,000 on 01/31/25
$535,000
5640 Lower West Branch Rd SE, West Branch, IA 52358
3beds
1,952sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1900
4.72 Acres Lot
$545,400 Zestimate®
$274/sqft
$1,886 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: January 31, 2025 at 03:38pm
Listed by:
Emily Farber 319-594-4455,
Lepic-Kroeger, REALTORS
Bought with:
CENTURY 21 Signature Real Estate
Source: Iowa City Area AOR,MLS#: 202405144

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range Or Oven, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Lower Level, Main Level
Features
- Pantry, Central Vacuum
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Basement: Full,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,952
- Total interior livable area: 1,952 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,952
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Detached Carport
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Has carport: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Front Porch
- Exterior features: Garden
Lot
- Size: 4.72 Acres
- Features: Two To Five Acres, Level
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s), Outbuilding, Stable(s)
- Parcel number: 0912252002 and 0912252001
- Zoning: Residential
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Cement Board, Frame
Condition
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Grid Tied
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Private
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Green energy
- Indoor air quality: Active Radon
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Smoke Detector(s)
Community
- Community features: Other
Location
- Region: West Branch
- Subdivision: Murphy's Knoll
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Services availability

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