Discover your dream acreage home on nearly 5 acres in coveted Van Meter, boasting lower Madison County taxes! This well-insulated abode features an inviting addition w/ a wood stove, ensuring cozy winters without excessive heating. Craftsmanship shines w/ beautiful hardwood floors in the dining room & woodwork throughout. A spacious living room includes a small office, while a main-level bedroom w/ a Murphy bed is perfect for guests. The updated kitchen is a culinary haven w/ lots of storage, quartzite countertops & backsplash, newer stainless steel appliances, stainless steel workstation sink, & undercabinet lighting. Upstairs, enjoy sunset views from the main bedroom overlooking the pasture. Laundry & mud room on the main level. The full dry basement adds extra space for storage like your canned goods. Outside, a livestock barn & a 30x60 pole barn with added insulation & a bonus room awaits, alongside an orchard, perennial garden, & stocked pond. Relax & enjoy serenity on the back patio or under the trees in the perennial garden w/ views of the playset that can stay. So many more updates to name (ask your Realtor for the attached features sheet)! The current owners have enjoyed some of the best views while still being close to the metro, raising their own livestock, eggs & garden, & learning how to be self-sufficient while enjoying nature. Live sustainably while relishing the metro's proximity. Don't miss out—contact your Realtor for more details on this piece of paradise!
Sold for $510,000
$510,000
2608 120th St, Van Meter, IA 50261
4beds
2,340sqft
Farm, Single Family Residence
Built in 1890
4.94 Acres Lot
$545,100 Zestimate®
$218/sqft
$1,967 Estimated rent
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$545,100
$507,000 - $583,000
$1,967/mo
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Extra spaceMurphy bedUpdated kitchenBeautiful hardwood floorsExcessive heatingPerennial gardenBack patio
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Listed by:
Jasmine Peters (515)988-9309,
Goodall Properties LLC
Bought with:
Danielle Burnight
RE/MAX Revolution
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 694086
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Heating
- Propane
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Basement: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,340
- Total interior livable area: 2,340 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Open, Patio
- Exterior features: Fire Pit, Play Structure, Patio, Storage
Lot
- Size: 4.94 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 111021444002000
- Zoning: AG Dw
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Farmhouse,Two Story
- Property subtype: Farm, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar, Stone
- Roof: Asphalt,Rubber,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1890
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Rural
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Van Meter
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $218/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $311,300
- Annual tax amount: $2,800
- Date on market: 4/28/2024
- Cumulative days on market: 1 day
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Gravel
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/29/2024 | Sold | $510,000+2.2%$218/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #694086 Report a problem | ||
| 4/30/2024 | Pending sale | $499,000$213/sqft |
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| 4/29/2024 | Listed for sale | $499,000+57.4%$213/sqft |
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| 12/26/2018 | Sold | $317,000$135/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #572432 Report a problem | ||
| 11/9/2018 | Listed for sale | $317,000+11.2%$135/sqft |
Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices First Realty #572432 Report a problem | ||
| 1/17/2017 | Sold | $285,000-4.3%$122/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #528091 Report a problem | ||
| 12/27/2016 | Listed for sale | $297,700$127/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams - Greater Des Moines #528091 Report a problem | ||
| 12/27/2016 | Pending sale | $297,700$127/sqft |
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| 12/21/2016 | Listed for sale | $297,700$127/sqft |
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| 12/20/2016 | Pending sale | $297,700$127/sqft |
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| 12/15/2016 | Listed for sale | $297,700$127/sqft |
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| 12/14/2016 | Pending sale | $297,700$127/sqft |
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| 11/1/2016 | Listed for sale | $297,700+22.3%$127/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty Gdm #528091 Report a problem | ||
| 10/6/2010 | Sold | $243,500-1%$104/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
| 7/11/2010 | Price change | $246,000-3.1%$105/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #367246 Report a problem | ||
| 5/14/2010 | Price change | $254,000-3.1%$109/sqft |
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| 5/9/2010 | Listed for sale | $262,000+3.1%$112/sqft |
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| 2/18/2010 | Listing removed | $254,000$109/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #348676 Report a problem | ||
| 12/3/2009 | Price change | $254,000-0.8%$109/sqft |
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| 7/30/2009 | Price change | $256,000-4.5%$109/sqft |
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| 6/20/2009 | Listed for sale | $268,000$115/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #348676 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,006 +21.2% | $311,300 +44.3% |
| 2024 | $2,480 -15.6% | $215,800 +13.9% |
| 2023 | $2,940 +5.8% | $189,500 +3.9% |
| 2022 | $2,778 -2% | $182,300 |
| 2021 | $2,834 -38.4% | $182,300 +8.4% |
| 2020 | $4,604 +4.3% | $168,200 -39.6% |
| 2019 | $4,414 +90.1% | $278,400 +12.2% |
| 2018 | $2,322 -11.7% | $248,200 +77% |
| 2017 | $2,630 +20.5% | $140,200 |
| 2016 | $2,182 -1.4% | $140,200 -3.7% |
| 2015 | $2,212 | $145,600 |
| 2014 | $2,212 -17.8% | $145,600 |
| 2013 | $2,690 +1.4% | -- |
| 2012 | $2,654 +85.1% | -- |
| 2011 | $1,434 +3.8% | -- |
| 2010 | $1,382 +8.1% | -- |
| 2009 | $1,278 +4.9% | -- |
| 2008 | $1,218 +7.4% | -- |
| 2007 | $1,134 | -- |
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Neighborhood: 50261
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- 9/10Van Meter Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 3.9 mi
- 8/10Van Meter Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.9 mi
- 9/10Van Meter Jr-Sr High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Van Meter
Source: DMMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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