1485 Rodeo Ave, Monroe, IA 50170

Welcome to this homesteader-ready retreat on 2 picturesque acres. Perched atop a hill and surrounded by pasture and trees, the property offers panoramic views, privacy, and breathtaking sunsets. Whether you’re sipping your morning coffee or unwinding after a long day, point your rocking chair to the west—or just about any direction—and soak in the beauty of the countryside. The home includes a chicken coop complete with an established flock, water line servicing the coop & garden. Mature apple and pear trees provide a fall harvest, the backyard fire pit creates the perfect gathering place. Inside, the home offers a functional & inviting layout. The main level features 2 beds, full bath, kitchen overlooking the backyard, and a cozy living room anchored by a wood-burning fireplace. Upstairs, you’ll find a primary suite complete w/walk-in closet, full bath with jetted tub, and finished flex space ideal as a nursery, home office or kids playroom. The finished lower level provides a 2nd family room and an oversized storage room w/a garage door to the backyard. Despite its peaceful country setting, you’ll enjoy easy access to some of Central Iowa’s best outdoor destinations, including Lake Red Rock, Pella, and Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge, all while being just 35 mins from downtown Des Moines. Whether you’re looking for room to garden, raise chickens, enjoy wildlife, or simply escape the hustle and bustle, this acreage offers the lifestyle you’ve been waiting for..