If you've been dreaming of owning an acreage without stretching your budget, this 4-bedroom home offers an opportunity that's becoming harder to find. Located in the Martensdale-St. Marys School District, this property combines country living with a convenient commute to the Des Moines metro.
Situated on 5 wooded acres on pavement, this home offers year-round access with a beautiful timbered backyard that creates a scenic backdrop. The mature timber is home to deer and turkey. Enjoy hunting, hiking, wildlife watching, mushroom hunting, or simply relaxing in your piece of Iowa countryside.
Inside are four main-level bedrooms, original hardwood floors, a primary bedroom, abundant natural light, and closet space. There's flexibility for a growing family, guest rooms, or a dedicated home office, with opportunity to update and customize over time.
The full walkout basement provides exceptional storage and future potential. Plumbing is in place for an additional bathroom, making it easier to expand the home's living space and add value.
Outside, the 16' x 42' barn offers storage for equipment, hobbies, recreational gear, or cattle.
Two adjoining parcels are also available. One offers level, tillable ground; the other features rolling hills ideal for recreation or grazing cattle. Both offer potential as future building sites with pavement entries.
Whether you're looking for your first acreage, a place to build equity, or room to grow, this home offers exceptional potential.
For sale
Price cut: $20.1K (8/14)
$364,900
16905 R45 Hwy, Saint Charles, IA 50240
4beds
1,248sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1976
5 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$292/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Full walkout basementOriginal hardwood floorsCloset spaceYear-round accessBeautiful timbered backyardMature timberAbundant natural light
- 95 days
- 987
- 37
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Julie Egli (515)480-3037,
RE/MAX Precision
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 743987
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 4
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Stove
Features
- Basement: Unfinished,Walk-Out Access
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,248
- Total interior livable area: 1,248 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 5 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 07000220664
- Zoning: R
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: 1976
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Rural
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Saint Charles
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $292/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $336,400
- Annual tax amount: $3,050
- Date on market: 6/26/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 95 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/14/2026 | Price change | $364,900-5.2%$292/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 6/26/2026 | Listed for sale | $385,000+102.6%$308/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 3/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 7/16/2018 | Listing removed | $1,200$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 6/14/2018 | Listed for rent | $1,200$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 11/3/2017 | Sold | $190,000-9.5%$152/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 9/5/2017 | Price change | $210,000-4.5%$168/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Mid-America Group, Realtors #544725 Report a problem | ||
| 7/26/2017 | Listed for sale | $220,000$176/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Mid-America Group, Realtors #544725 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,050 +2.8% | $336,400 +38.5% |
| 2024 | $2,966 +10.8% | $242,900 |
| 2023 | $2,676 +0.9% | $242,900 +26.2% |
| 2022 | $2,652 -6.3% | $192,400 |
| 2021 | $2,830 +1% | $192,400 +1.2% |
| 2020 | $2,801 +8.9% | $190,200 |
| 2019 | $2,573 +18.5% | $190,200 +10.7% |
| 2018 | $2,172 +2.2% | $171,800 +11.2% |
| 2017 | $2,126 +30.6% | $154,500 +6.3% |
| 2016 | $1,628 | $145,400 |
| 2015 | $1,628 | $145,400 -4.1% |
| 2014 | $1,628 -7.8% | $151,600 |
| 2013 | $1,766 +6.5% | -- |
| 2012 | $1,658 +1.3% | -- |
| 2011 | $1,636 +3.3% | -- |
| 2010 | $1,584 +16% | -- |
| 2009 | $1,366 +5.4% | -- |
| 2008 | $1,296 +4.5% | -- |
| 2007 | $1,240 | -- |
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