Discover Wayuga -- A Peaceful Greene County Retreat
Tucked beneath mature trees and approached by a wooded drive, Wayuga offers something increasingly hard to find: privacy, character, and room to enjoy the outdoors, all just half a mile from Highway 30. Located at 835 230th Street, this unique rural property feels wonderfully secluded while still providing convenient access to nearby communities.
The home offers 3 bedrooms plus a flexible den that could easily serve as a 4th bedroom, home office, nursery, craft room, or hobby space. New carpet and updated bathroom flooring add a fresh touch, while the bright 4-season room may quickly become your favorite place in the house. Enjoy your morning coffee, curl up with a book, entertain friends, or simply take in the changing Iowa seasons.
Outside is where Wayuga really sets itself apart. A magnificent old oak stands on the hill behind the home--the very tree that inspired the original owner to build here. Wildflowers, birdhouses, and feeders attract songbirds and butterflies, while deer and other wildlife are regular visitors. Whether you envision gardens, animals, outdoor projects, or simply a quieter pace of life, there's space here to make it your own.
The detached art studio adds even more possibilities. Originally built as a 3-stall horse shelter, with feeders still in place, it could potentially be converted back for horses or adapted for chickens, goats, hobbies, gardening supplies, or creative space. A 4-car garage provides outstanding vehicle and storage space, and one separate stall offers excellent potential for a dedicated workshop.
Wayuga--named for 'serenity'--is more than a house. It's a place to spread out, create, garden, enjoy animals, watch wildlife, and experience the peace of rural Iowa without giving up convenient highway access.
If you've been waiting for a property that doesn't look or feel like everything else on the market, Wayuga deserves a closer look. Come down the wooded drive, stand beneath the old oak, and imagine what you could create here.
Schedule your private showing and experience Wayuga for yourself.
For sale
Price cut: $25K (9/8)
$400,000
835 230th St, Jefferson, IA 50129
3beds
1,936sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1976
2 Acres Lot
$391,800 Zestimate®
$207/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Detached art studioWooded driveMature treesUpdated bathroom flooringNew carpetFlexible den
- 110 days
- 295
- 26
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Lora Ahrens Olerich 515-432-8872,
Heartland Realty
Source: CIBR,MLS#: 70501
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Electric
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: Laminate, Carpet
- Basement: None,Sump Pump
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,936
- Total interior livable area: 1,936 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,276
- Finished area below ground: 220
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage
- Has garage: Yes
Lot
- Size: 2 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 1008100007
- Zoning: Res
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
Condition
- Year built: 1976
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Jefferson
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $207/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $256,500
- Annual tax amount: $2,336
- Date on market: 6/17/2026
Estimated market value
$391,800
$372,000 - $411,000
$1,543/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/8/2026 | Price change | $400,000-5.9%$207/sqft |
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| 7/27/2026 | Price change | $425,000-2.2%$220/sqft |
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| 7/9/2026 | Price change | $434,700-3.4%$225/sqft |
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| 6/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $449,900-1.1%$232/sqft |
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| 5/13/2025 | Price change | $455,000-2.2%$235/sqft |
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| 11/22/2024 | Price change | $465,000-2.1%$240/sqft |
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| 8/14/2024 | Listed for sale | $475,000$245/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,336 -1% | $256,500 +29.2% |
| 2024 | $2,360 +11.5% | $198,600 +0.8% |
| 2023 | $2,116 +3% | $197,000 +39.1% |
| 2022 | $2,054 +13.6% | $141,600 |
| 2021 | $1,808 +3.3% | $141,600 +19.4% |
| 2020 | $1,750 +10.9% | $118,600 |
| 2019 | $1,578 +4.2% | $118,600 +15.6% |
| 2018 | $1,514 | $102,600 -10.1% |
| 2017 | $1,514 +1.5% | $114,100 |
| 2016 | $1,492 | $114,100 |
| 2015 | $1,492 | $114,100 |
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