One-of-a-Kind 39-Acre Driftless Region Estate –A Private Homestead & Recreational Retreat w/ breath-taking views! Discover an extraordinary homestead property offering a rare blend of natural beauty, privacy, income, and modernized historic charm. At the heart of the estate stands a stunning 8-bedroom, 4.5-bath, 6,700+/- sq. ft. (for both homes) originally built in 1862 from locally quarried stone with a detached 1 bed/1 bath cottage (16x24), Morton building (30x40) & fiber optic internet access. The private suite on the main level features wrap-around windows providing stunning views of the acreage, sitting & dining area, private bathroom, & kitchenette including stove, microwave, & dishwasher, for your own retreat. Enjoy all the character of the wood fireplaces, stone walls, hand crafted artisan lighting, hardwood floors, & Kitchen ceiling wood beams. This turn-key estate is ideal for extended families, a hunting lodge, wedding venue, or short-term rental investment. The woods and prairie of the surrounding 118+/- acres include 35 CRP income acres (until 2032) are included in the sale. 15 more CRP acres provide income until Fall 2025, then can be farmed, leased or possibly re-enrolled. Three pristine ponds, including a .75+/- acre swimming pond w/ floating dock (perfect for fishing, ice skating, and wildlife watching). Imagine your home nestled centrally in your own private and protected 156 acre recreational paradise. For more details https://picyourhouse.net/1931286.
For sale
$2,300,000
30000 Evergreen Rd, Elkader, IA 52043
8beds
6,700sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1862
155.68 Acres Lot
$2,061,000 Zestimate®
$343/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Pristine pondsStone wallsSwimming pondWrap-around windowsBreath-taking viewsHardwood floorsNatural beauty
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: April 15, 2025 at 01:46pm
Listed by:
Bryan Curtis (515)770-2491,
Attain RE
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 714632
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 8
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Electric, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air, Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Dining Area
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Basement: Finished,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 6,700
- Total interior livable area: 6,700 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 1,480
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 4
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Fire Pit, Storage
- Fencing: Other
Lot
- Size: 155.68 Acres
- Features: Pond on Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 1415226001
- Zoning: Ag,AD
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow,Two Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Year built: 1862
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Elkader
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $343/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $7,089
- Annual tax amount: $5,364
- Date on market: 4/1/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Gravel
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