Let’s take a look at this 3 bed ( 2 more non conforming rooms on the lower walk out level) log cabin cedar home that sits on 1.12 acres right along the edge of town up top the hill as you exit Akron. Yes this is an acreage that is as close to town as you can get, in city limits. The scenic views are spectacular amidst the beautiful landscaping also. Property sits right next to over nine miles of hiking trails along the Big Sioux. This log cabin cedar home offers 3 beds ( 2 on the lower walk out level non conforming ) with 2.5 baths and main floor laundry. The master looks over the living room with a full bath upstairs as well. The lower level has a walk out basement that has a small kitchenette, a full bath and two nonconforming beds (no egress window in bedrooms) but access to the walk out basement area. You have a deck on the main as well as a great patio with shed area for all your landscaping needs. The property has a 2 car detached oversized garage as well for all your storage needs. Home was safe from the flood of 2024. This property is just a slice of heaven. Property was used as a bed and breakfast in history. Seller is selling the property AS-IS ( inspections for buyer knowledge only ). Seller reserves the right to accept any offer at anytime. This could be your next home!!!
Sold
$335,000
501 Highway 12, Akron, IA 51001
1beds
3baths
2,293sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1990
1.12 Acres lot
$336,400 Zestimate®
$146/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: April 11, 2025 at 12:20pm
Listed by:
Janel Pearson 712-552-7102,
NextHome Tri State Realty
Bought with:
Janel Pearson
NextHome Tri State Realty
Source: Northwest Iowa Regional BOR,MLS#: 827600

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Fireplace(s)
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Water Softener: Rented
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Master Bath, New Bath
- Basement: Finished,Full,Walk-Out Access,Other-See Comments
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Electric
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,293 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,343
- Finished area below ground: 950
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Oversized, Concrete, Gravel, Other-See Comments
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
Lot
- Size: 1.12 Acres
- Features: Garden, Landscaped, Retaining Wall, Wooded, See Remarks
Details
- Parcel number: 02-31-201-005
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Cedar
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1990
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: City
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Akron
Services availability

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