Absolutely stunning home perfectly positioned on a private 20 acre parcel backing to the multiple hundreds of acres of Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation ground around the Iowa Arboretum, this home is a true hidden gem! Offering over 3500 square feet of finished living area, 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, a large attached garage, and a wonderful layout both upstairs and in the finished basement. Additional features of the home include: Theater room with elevated seating and custom lights, wet bar, all appliances included, large kitchen with walk in pantry, mudroom off the garage, large front porch, covered patio, gas fireplace, main level laundry room with sink and storage, vaulted ceilings with exposed beams, and incredible views back into the timber. The 20 acres borders a small creek on the west side and offers a perfect layout for future outbuildings and a private pool. This location is very convenient, perfectly located between Des Moines and Ames with minimal gravel. Very easy to show and immediate possession is available, please call an agent today for a private tour or more information.
For sale
$1,200,000
1590 280th St, Madrid, IA 50156
5beds
1,924sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 2018
20 Acres Lot
$1,142,500 Zestimate®
$624/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Gas fireplaceWet barMudroom off the garageLarge attached garageBorders a small creekCovered patioLarge front porch
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Listing updated: April 17, 2025 at 12:46pm
Listed by:
Cy Phillips 515-423-0899,
Space Simply
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 715512
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Electric, Geothermal
Cooling
- Geothermal
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Wet Bar, Dining Area, Eat-in Kitchen, See Remarks
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Basement: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Log
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,924
- Total interior livable area: 1,924 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 1,594
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, Three Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 3
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: See Remarks
Features
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Patio
- Exterior features: Deck, Patio
Lot
- Size: 20 Acres
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 088226031100004
- Zoning: A
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cement Siding, Stone, See Remarks
- Foundation: Poured
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 2018
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Rural, Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: See Remarks
- Security: Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Madrid
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $624/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $494,958
- Annual tax amount: $4,214
- Date on market: 4/11/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Gravel
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