408 S West Ave, Baxter, IA 50028

This is a real gem of a home - an acreage on the edge of town. This beautiful home sits on 2.27 acres with lots of extravagant flowers and many established trees. It was built in 1998 and has 2,649 square feet with 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, an oversized 2-car detached garage (24’ X 36’), and lots of extras that make this house a home. On the first floor there is a casual living room, kitchen / dining room, master suite, laundry room / mudroom, .5 bath, and a homey sunroom (added about 5 years ago). There is also a formal living room with an open stairway that leads to 3 bedrooms and a full bathroom. It has a full basement with a finished family room (no egress windows). There are 2 porches on the home that look out over the spacious yard. The sunroom (towards the back of the home) leads out to a shaded deck which steps down to a stone patio and opens up to a large backyard that adjoins the Chichaqua Valley Trail. There are flowers, shrubs, and more flowers along the edge of the yard and all around the house. The bright colors will definitely make you smile and realize how much time and care the owner has put into their wonderful gardens. Besides the garage, there are 2 additional outbuildings - a 6’ X 10’ little cottage for storage or a playhouse and a cute red building with a small porch (16’ X 24’) that is heated and cooled. An above ground pool (about 4 years old) sits beside the red building with a privacy fence along the north side of the property. There are large windows throughout that open and brighten the entire home. All appliances and window coverings are included. (Other items are negotiable.) There are 2 gas fireplaces (sunroom & formal living room) and an electric fireplace (casual living room & is negotiable). There have been many updates including a new roof in 2021. This is a very spacious, unique one-of-a-kind home nestled in Baxter, a small town of about 1,000 people. It has an excellent school system with K-12 all in one building. Baxter is centrally located between Newton, Marshalltown, Ames, Bondurant, and Des Moines for commuting. This lovely home has the charm and character of a 100-year old home, but is only 20 years old. This is a real special home that will make lasting memories for a new family. By appointment only - call or text 641-521-3774. Thanks for looking!!! (There is also an option to purchase a shop building that borders this property.)