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  • Price cut: $20K (2/16)
    $365,000

    9438 Bryan Rd, La Porte City, IA 50651

    5beds
    2,548sqft
    : 
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1982
    2.66 Acres Lot
    $353,400 Zestimate®
    $143/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Shaded seating areasExterior stoneworkStone retaining wallsFlexible bonus spacesUtility and workshop areasMature treesDramatic wood ceilings
    Tucked quietly along a gravel country road and surrounded by rolling fields and timber, this truly unique 2.6-acre acreage offers character, charm, and peaceful country living like no other. The exterior stonework, lodge-style architecture, and mature trees create an inviting first impression — and the inside continues the rustic appeal. Step into the expansive great-room-style living area featuring dramatic wood ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, and cozy stove heat, all overlooking wide-open countryside views. This flexible layout provides multiple living spaces, creative rooms, and potential bedroom options throughout, giving you the ability to customize the home to your lifestyle — whether that means a home office, hobby studio, guest suite, or gathering space. The kitchen and dining area offer generous space and natural light, while rustic details and natural textures blend throughout the home. Additional features include multiple storage rooms, flexible bonus spaces, utility and workshop areas, and lower-level rooms perfect for projects or organization. Outdoors, the setting is peaceful and private with patios, mature landscaping, stone retaining walls, and shaded seating areas — ideal for pets, gardening, or evenings outside. There is also a stone-wall garage/shop space plus an additional block utility building, giving you great options for storage, hobbies, and equipment. This acreage sits just minutes from La Porte City and offers the quiet lifestyle so many buyers are seeking — room to breathe, room to create, and a property with personality and presence. If you’ve been searching for something truly different from the ordinary, this rare stone retreat deserves a look. Come explore the beauty, character, and potential of 9438 Bryan Road.
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    Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago

    Listing updated: 11 hours ago

    Listed by:

    Ryan Backes 319-240-5039,

    Backes Real Estate

    Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR,MLS#: 20260137MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 5
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    • 3/4 bathrooms: 1
    Rooms
    • Room types: Great Room
    Other
    • Level: Upper
    Other
    • Level: Main
    Other
    • Level: Lower
    Heating
    • Forced Air, Propane Rented
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Laundry: In Kitchen
    Features
    • Ceiling-Specialty, Solid Surface Counters
    • Basement: Block,Concrete
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    • Fireplace features: One, Wood Burning Stove
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 2,548 sqft
    • Finished area below ground: 0
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    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 3
    • Parking features: 3 or More Stalls, Attached Garage, Carport, Detached Garage
    • Has attached garage: Yes
    • Carport spaces: 3
    Features
    • Patio & porch: Patio
    • Exterior features: Garden
    • Has view: Yes
    Lot
    • Size: 2.66 Acres
    • Features: Landscaped, Secluded, Views, Wooded
    • Residential vegetation: Fruit Trees, Crop(s)
    Details
    • Additional structures: Storage
    • Parcel number: 871117126002
    • Zoning: R-1
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Stone, Vinyl Siding
    • Roof: Metal,Shingle,Asphalt,Steel
    Condition
    • Year built: 1982

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Septic Tank
    • Water: Private Well

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: La Porte City

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $143/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $322,170
    • Annual tax amount: $2,529
    • Date on market: 1/8/2026
    • Cumulative days on market: 39 days
    • Road surface type: Gravel

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    Estimated market value

    $353,400

    $336,000 - $371,000

    $2,103/mo

    Price history

    Price history
    DateEventPrice
    2/16/2026Price change$365,000-5.2%$143/sqft
    Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR #20260137 Report a problem
    1/8/2026Listed for sale$385,000$151/sqft
    Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR #20260137 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    Public tax history
    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2024$2,430 -14.7%$249,620
    2023$2,848 -0.3%$249,620 +6.3%
    2022$2,855 -2.5%$234,870

    Find assessor info on the county website

    BuyAbility℠ payment

    Est. payment
    $2,185/mo
    Principal & interest
    $1762
    Property taxes
    $423

      Climate risks

      Neighborhood: 50651

      Nearby schools

      GreatSchools rating
      Schools provided by the listing agent
      • Elementary: Union Com. School - LPC Elementary

      Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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