Remodeled 4-Bedroom Home on 18 Acres – Hobby Farm Paradise Near Iowa City Dreaming of space, privacy, and a place to live your best country life? This beautifully remodeled 4-bedroom, 1.5-bath home sits on approximately 18 acres and offers the perfect blend of modern comfort and rural charm. Located on a hard-surfaced road just a short drive from Iowa City, this one-of-a-kind property is packed with features inside and out. The home has been tastefully updated, featuring fresh finishes and comfortable living spaces. Step outside and you'll find everything you need for recreation, hobbies, or a future hobby farm. Explore ATV trails that wind through the property, enjoy quiet mornings by your private pond with a beach area, or entertain guests on the large patio. Two outbuildings provide incredible versatility—including a spacious pole building with a finished man cave or family room, complete with a loft, bar area, and a massive commercial sink. There's even potential to add additional bathrooms or customize the space to fit your needs. New fencing surrounds much of the acreage, making it ideal for horses, livestock, or whatever hobby farm dreams you envision. With plenty of open land, wooded trails, and usable outbuildings, the possibilities are endless. Properties like this don’t come along often—schedule your showing today.
For sale
$799,000
5888 Sand Rd SE, Lone Tree, IA 52755
4beds
1,550sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1900
18.26 Acres Lot
$766,500 Zestimate®
$515/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Hobby farmRural charmUsable outbuildingsPrivate pondOpen landModern comfortSpacious pole building
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: November 24, 2025 at 01:06pm
Listed by:
Katie Sisson 641-990-7932,
Ruhl&Ruhl, Realtors
Source: Iowa City Area AOR,MLS#: 202505752
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Loft, Recreation Room
Heating
- Forced Air, Propane, Other
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range Or Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned
- Laundry: Lower Level, Main Level, Laundry Closet
Features
- Other, Pantry
- Flooring: Carpet, LVP, Concrete, Vinyl
- Basement: Partial,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,550
- Total interior livable area: 1,550 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,550
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Off Street, Parking Pad
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio, Front Porch
- Exterior features: Garden, Other
- Waterfront features: Pond, Stream/Creek/River
Lot
- Size: 18.26 Acres
- Features: Over Five Acres, Level, Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s), Outbuilding, Stable(s), Workshop
- Parcel number: 1802177001,1802178001
- Zoning: residential
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Vinyl, Wood, Frame
Condition
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Private
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Other
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: bock
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Lone Tree
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $515/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $290,900
- Annual tax amount: $3,918
- Date on market: 9/11/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
$766,500
$728,000 - $805,000
$1,712/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/11/2025 | Listed for sale | $799,000-6%$515/sqft |
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| 9/11/2025 | Listing removed | $850,000-2.9%$548/sqft |
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| 8/26/2025 | Price change | $875,000+2.9%$565/sqft |
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| 8/18/2025 | Price change | $850,000-2.9%$548/sqft |
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| 7/24/2025 | Listed for sale | $875,000+283.8%$565/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,367 +1.3% | $290,900 |
| 2023 | $3,324 +1.2% | $290,900 +18.5% |
| 2022 | $3,286 -0.8% | $245,500 |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$4,377/mo
Principal & interest
$3098
Property taxes
$999
Home insurance
$280
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 52755
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Lone Tree Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 4.2 mi
- 6/10Lone Tree Junior-Senior High SchoolGrades: 6-12Distance: 4.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: LoneTree
- Middle: LoneTree
- High: LoneTree
Source: Iowa City Area AOR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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