Have you ever wanted to wake up on the river but still be close to the city. This property offers that and more. 5 acres with amazing sunsets and sunrises over the river. Serene country living in the heart of Adel. 2 bd 2ba 2000 plus sf house very open and spacious with lots of natural light for the amazing views and access to the river. Property includes a barn with stalls and turnout for horses, and an apt above the barn with 3 bedrooms and a deck looking out over the river. There is also a couple small ponds and many storage sheds on the property and a lot used for storage but you could build a new shop there if you wish. This home needs some sweat equity around the property but it has great bones. Being sold As-is. All information obtained from Seller and public records.
Sold for $515,000 on 12/31/25
$515,000
24839 River Bye Rd, Adel, IA 50003
2beds
2,110sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1989
5.07 Acres Lot
$514,900 Zestimate®
$244/sqft
$1,937 Estimated rent
Home value
$514,900
$489,000 - $541,000
$1,937/mo
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: January 02, 2026 at 09:42am
Listed by:
Sara Heeley 515-223-9492,
RE/MAX Precision,
Hayley Carlson,
RE/MAX Precision
Bought with:
Ingrid Williams
RE/MAX Concepts
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 726731
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Electric, Forced Air, Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, See Remarks, Stove
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Wet Bar, Dining Area, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, Wood Burning, Fireplace Screen
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,110
- Total interior livable area: 2,110 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck, Storage
- Fencing: Wood
Lot
- Size: 5.07 Acres
- Features: Pond on Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 1506200017
- Zoning: R
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1989
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Rural
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Adel
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $300 annually
- Association name: River Bye Ranch
- Second association name: Tyson Seehose
- Second association phone: 515-710-0299
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Gravel
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/31/2025 | Sold | $515,000-10.4%$244/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #726731 Report a problem | ||
| 11/20/2025 | Pending sale | $575,000$273/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #726731 Report a problem | ||
| 11/4/2025 | Price change | $575,000-8.7%$273/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #726731 Report a problem | ||
| 10/6/2025 | Price change | $630,000-6.7%$299/sqft |
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| 9/23/2025 | Listed for sale | $674,999$320/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,520 +7.7% | $474,890 |
| 2023 | $5,126 +13.9% | $474,890 +21% |
| 2022 | $4,500 -5.5% | $392,550 +14.3% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 50003
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NAAdel Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-1Distance: 2.6 mi
- 7/10Adm Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.5 mi
- 10/10Adm Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Adel-Desoto-Minburn
Source: DMMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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