Just 4 MI straight west of I-35 and the Cumming exit. 2 miles of gravel road.
1298 Upland Lane Van Meter
Realtors are welcome to bring a buyer.
Winterset or Van Meter school districts right on the line.
FSBO. Three bedroom home on 3 acres with 73 trees and bushes that provides wonderful privacy. Just 12 minutes from Jordan Creek area. Built with energy-efficient insulated concrete forms, this custom ranch is a true sanctuary. The main level has 10-foot ceilings, an open-plan layout, and a chef's kitchen with custom oak cabinets, double convection oven, and a large central island, also includes another oven and cooktop, and refrigerator and dishwasher. Upstairs Includes 2 beds, 2 baths, and a private oak-detailed office. 3/4" solid oak tongue and groove flooring, all baseboard is solid oak 1x6, all trim is solid oak 1x4. Front load washer and dryer stays as well. The walkout lower level is an entertainer's paradise featuring an oak wet bar, game room, and family room with surround sound. You'll also find a 3rd bedroom, full bath, and a charming craft room with farmhouse sink. Outside, enjoy a "staycation" every day with a two-story 24x32 outbuilding with upstairs mother in-law apartment, 24x16 hot tub/pool room, and a 26ft above-ground pool with deck. Ultimate tranquility! There's some finishing touches that need completed here, priced accordingly, build some equity by finishing these projects. Priced at $630,000.
5152105987
For sale by owner
Price cut: $5K (10/22)
$599,999
1298 Upland Ln, Van Meter, IA 50261
3beds
4,200sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 2004
3 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$143/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Open-plan layoutPrivate oak-detailed officeOak wet barDouble convection ovenAnother oven and cooktopGame roomLarge central island
What the owner loves about this home
This was our forever home. We custom built this with love. Motivated sellers, reduced price. It's a beautiful place. Needs some finishing, reflected in the price.
- 52 days
- 838
- 45
Listed by:
Property Owner (515) 210-5987
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced air, Gas
Cooling
- Central
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Concrete, Hardwood, Laminate
- Basement: Finished
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 4,200 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 10
- Parking features: Garage - Attached, Garage - Detached
Features
- Exterior features: Shingle, Stone, Wood products, Cement / Concrete
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Territorial
Lot
- Size: 3 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 031011686003000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Concrete
- Roof: Shake / Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2004
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Van Meter
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $143/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $457,100
- Annual tax amount: $5,750
- Date on market: 9/12/2026
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$2,673/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/22/2026 | Price change | $599,999-0.8%$143/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 9/30/2026 | Price change | $605,000-2.4%$144/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 9/13/2026 | Listed for sale | $620,000-3.1%$148/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 7/27/2026 | Listing removed | $640,000$152/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 6/3/2026 | Price change | $640,000-2.9%$152/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 4/7/2026 | Listed for sale | $659,000-0.1%$157/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 3/12/2026 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 9/23/2025 | Listed for sale | $659,900$157/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,750 +0.3% | $457,100 +10.9% |
| 2024 | $5,734 +13.4% | $412,000 |
| 2023 | $5,058 +2.8% | $412,000 +36.4% |
| 2022 | $4,922 -8.4% | $302,100 |
| 2021 | $5,374 +2.4% | $302,100 +2.5% |
| 2020 | $5,246 +5.5% | $294,800 |
| 2019 | $4,974 +8.7% | $294,800 +6.3% |
| 2018 | $4,576 -3.7% | $277,400 +7.4% |
| 2017 | $4,750 +9.4% | $258,400 |
| 2016 | $4,342 +2.3% | $258,400 +0.4% |
| 2015 | $4,246 | $257,300 |
| 2014 | $4,246 +0.1% | $257,300 |
| 2013 | $4,240 +2.2% | -- |
| 2012 | $4,150 -5.1% | -- |
| 2011 | $4,374 +0.8% | -- |
| 2010 | $4,338 +18.1% | -- |
| 2009 | $3,674 +78.4% | -- |
| 2008 | $2,059 +19.4% | -- |
| 2007 | $1,724 | -- |
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