Welcome to your Madison County Dream... Spacious 4 bedroom/4 bath ranch home boasts 4000 sf of luxurious living space, perfectly situated on a sprawling 6 acre property in Van Meter Schools. Embrace the charm of country living with rolling hills, a picturesque barn & tranquil pond, offering endless possibilities. Custom features include: 2 story/vault/tray ceilings, formal dining/living, wood burning fireplace, geo-thermal, slate tile, hickory hardwood floors/cabinets & solid core doors. Expansive kitchen w/ updated granite & tile features large center island/breakfast bar, buffet/beverage center, pantry, desk & dining area. Secluded deck off primary suite, bubble tub, walk-in shower w/ dual heads & huge closet. 2nd/3rd bedrooms share Jack/Jill bath with oversized walk-in closets plus 4th non-conforming BR/office. Open concept living w/ grand 19x24 ft living room flows to 22x11 ft 2nd living/formal dining area. 1080 sf of lower level living w/ pool table, built-in shelving, 3/4 bath & huge storage area room (520 sq ft) for 2 future additional bedrooms. Custom bar, tiled mudroom plus 2 car attached garage, 36x30 ft steel barn, fenced backyard & landscaping. Enjoy the scenic views from the wrap around front porch or 33x12 ft deck partially covered. Whether you're entertaining or enjoying quiet moments surrounded by nature, creating memories on the pond dock or the patio with the fire pit, this is the epitome of rural elegance. Don't miss your chance to make this idyllic retreat your own. 15 min to WDSM!
Additional options:
The building is currently setup with 6 kennel runs. 5 feet inside and 10 feet outside on sloped concrete with drain. (Will be removed if buyer is not interested)
2014 John Deere 3038E Utility Tractor
72” pull behind mower
Bucket and Blade
2022 John Deere Z950M 72” Zero Turn
For sale by owner
$699,999
1368 Old Portland Rd, Van Meter, IA 50261
4beds
3,917sqft
Est.:
SingleFamily
Built in 2007
5.75 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$179/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Steel barnTranquil pondSlate tileLower level livingCustom barOpen concept livingPicturesque barn
- 119 days |
- 1,497 |
- 79 |
Listed by:
Property Owner (563) 920-5535
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
Heating
- Other, Geothermal
Cooling
- Geothermal
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate
- Basement: Finished
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 3,917 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage - Attached, Garage - Detached
Features
- Exterior features: Other
Lot
- Size: 5.75 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 110022164015000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Concrete
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2007
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Van Meter
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $179/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $580,600
- Annual tax amount: $7,996
- Date on market: 10/3/2025
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$4,115/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/6/2026 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 10/3/2025 | Listed for sale | $705,000+8%$180/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 6/24/2024 | Sold | $653,000-1%$167/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 5/9/2024 | Pending sale | $659,900$168/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 5/3/2024 | Listed for sale | $659,900-2.2%$168/sqft |
Source: | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,996 +3% | $580,600 |
| 2023 | $7,766 +5.7% | $580,600 +23% |
| 2022 | $7,350 -6.2% | $472,100 |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$3,863/mo
Principal & interest
$2714
Property taxes
$904
Home insurance
$245
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 50261
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Van Meter Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 5.5 mi
- 8/10Van Meter Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 5.5 mi
- 10/10Van Meter Jr-Sr High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 5.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Van Meter
Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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