Please check out this exceptional 49.38 acres MOL homestead/ recreational,/farm property located in Cedar County, Iowa, just north of Lowden on the Wapsipinicon River. Situated on six parcels along a paved road, this property offers an outstanding opportunity for building a new home, living in the present residence, keeping horses, hunting, wildlife management, and hobby farming. The diverse landscape features pasture, mature timber, natural waterways, and open areas that provide an ideal wildlife habitat. The existing home includes 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, an attached garage, and an enclosed porch. Please note that the property is being sold in "as-is" condition, with no warranties expressed or implied. It will not be cleared of debris or personal belongings prior to transfer, and the family reserves the right to remove any items of their choosing from the residence before the closing date. Properties like this don't come along often.
Active
$525,000
178 Hoover Hwy, Lowden, IA 52255
3beds
1,555sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1901
49.38 Acres Lot
$487,700 Zestimate®
$338/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Ideal wildlife habitatAttached garageEnclosed porch
- 31 days
- 1,008
- 44
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jeffrey Wehr (563)320-2298,
Ruhl&Ruhl REALTORS Bettendorf
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12721292
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Enclosed Porch
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X11
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 99 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X9
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 255 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X15
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X11
Enclosed porch
- Level: Main
- Area: 161 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23X7
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X15
Laundry
- Level: Main
- Area: 88 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X8
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 255 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X15
Heating
- Propane
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Basement: Cellar,Partial
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,631
- Total interior livable area: 1,555 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1.5
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Side(s) of Property
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Side(s) of Property
- Waterfront features: River Front, Channel Front
- Body of water: WAPSIPINICON RIVER
Lot
- Size: 49.38 Acres
- Features: Wooded, Mature Trees
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s)
- Additional parcels included: 022004114000120,022004114000110,022004123000080,022004123000120,022004123000090
- Parcel number: 022004114000130
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Other
- Foundation: Stone
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1901
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Lowden
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $338/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $102,410
- Annual tax amount: $1,356
- Date on market: 7/31/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$487,700
$463,000 - $512,000
$1,085/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/31/2026 | Listed for sale | $525,000$338/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12721292 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,186 +6.7% | $102,410 +4.8% |
| 2024 | $1,112 +3% | $97,680 +4.2% |
| 2023 | $1,080 +2.5% | $93,710 +19.7% |
| 2022 | $1,054 +4.2% | $78,290 |
| 2021 | $1,012 +3.7% | $78,290 +10.8% |
| 2020 | $976 +5.2% | $70,660 |
| 2019 | $928 +2.9% | $70,660 +7% |
| 2018 | $902 | $66,010 -3.7% |
| 2017 | $902 +9.2% | $68,550 |
| 2016 | $826 | $68,550 +0.7% |
| 2015 | $826 +6.7% | $68,040 |
| 2014 | $774 +5.4% | $68,040 |
| 2013 | $734 -2.7% | -- |
| 2012 | $754 | -- |
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Neighborhood: 52255
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: 3691
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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