If you've been looking for more than just a house, this nearly 2-acre property outside of Farrar offers space, privacy, flexibility, and a peaceful rural setting—all just 33 mins from downtown Des Moines. Surrounded by family farmland and conservation land, enjoy wide-open views, beautiful sunrises and sunsets, and room to make the property your own. Plus, you're only about ¼ mile from pavement, with an asphalt and gravel driveway leading to the home, attached 2-car garage, & barn with bunkhouse. The 1,680 sq ft ranch features an open floor plan with hardwood floors, abundant natural light, and a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace. The kitchen includes cherry cabinetry, granite countertops, an island with breakfast bar, walk-in pantry, wall oven, and cooktop. The spacious primary suite features a full bathroom with dual sinks, soaking tub, and separate shower. A 2nd bedroom, attached office, and ¾ bathroom complete the main level. Originally designed as a 3-bed home, the flexible layout offers options to reconfigure the space to fit your needs. Outside, enjoy the covered front porch, deck with pergola, fire ring, and nearly 2 acres with room for recreation, hobbies, gardening, entertaining, or simply taking in the peaceful surroundings. The barn adds even more versatility with a bunkhouse offering space for a bed and its own ¾ bathroom—ideal for guests, hobbies, or additional flexible space. Acreage, views, flexibility, and country living with convenient access to Des Moines.
Pending
Price cut: $30K (10/6)
$445,000
13121 NE 104th St, Maxwell, IA 50161
3beds
1,680sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2005
1.95 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$265/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Floor-to-ceiling stone fireplaceBarn with bunkhouseFire ringSeparate showerDeck with pergolaAttached officeOpen floor plan
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Listed by:
Ethan Hokel (865)801-1887,
Century 21 Signature
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 738546
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Propane
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Oven, Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Central Vacuum
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate, Tile
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 2
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,680
- Total interior livable area: 1,680 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Open, Patio
- Exterior features: Deck, Patio
Lot
- Size: 1.95 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 30000352004000
- Zoning: ag
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Poured
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 2005
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Rural
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Maxwell
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $265/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $311,000
- Annual tax amount: $4,565
- Date on market: 4/16/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 148 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Gravel
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/19/2026 | Pending sale | $445,000$265/sqft |
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| 10/6/2026 | Price change | $445,000-6.3%$265/sqft |
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| 9/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $475,000-13.6%$283/sqft |
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| 8/5/2026 | Listing removed | $550,000$327/sqft |
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| 7/20/2026 | Price change | $550,000-8.3%$327/sqft |
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| 5/27/2026 | Price change | $599,900-7.7%$357/sqft |
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| 4/29/2026 | Price change | $650,000-7.1%$387/sqft |
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| 4/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $699,900$417/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,292 +2.2% | $311,000 +9.2% |
| 2024 | $4,200 +1.9% | $284,700 |
| 2023 | $4,122 +0.4% | $284,700 +21.1% |
| 2022 | $4,104 -2.1% | $235,100 |
| 2021 | $4,194 +1.4% | $235,100 +7.9% |
| 2020 | $4,136 +4.3% | $217,900 |
| 2019 | $3,964 +2% | $217,900 +8% |
| 2018 | $3,886 | $201,700 |
| 2017 | $3,886 +2.6% | $201,700 +2.6% |
| 2016 | $3,788 | $196,500 |
| 2015 | $3,788 +83.3% | $196,500 -1.5% |
| 2014 | $2,066 | $199,400 |
| 2013 | -- | $199,400 +0.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $199,300 |
| 2011 | -- | $199,300 -9.2% |
| 2010 | -- | $219,400 |
| 2009 | -- | $219,400 |
| 2008 | -- | $219,400 |
| 2007 | -- | $219,400 +26.6% |
| 2006 | -- | $173,300 |
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Neighborhood: 50161
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Bondurant-Farrar
Source: DMMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.






