Beautiful 13 +/- Acre Established Homestead in Saint Charles
Tucked away in the rolling hills of Madison County, you will find this peaceful 13 +/- acre property, offering the perfect mix of rural charm and modern convenience. This well-maintained homestead is conveniently located just west of St. Charles, only 25 minutes south of West Des Moines and 5 miles from I-35. Situated on a quiet dead-end road with no primary resident neighbors in sight, you’ll enjoy true country privacy without being far from town.
The remodeled 2-bedroom, 2-bath home features a warm and inviting layout, highlighted by a wood-burning fireplace and an attached 24’x31’ heated garage with 12’ ceilings and a storage loft. Outside, the property is well set up for livestock or hobby farming with a 30’x50’ barn featuring a new hydrant, trenched electric ready for hookup, and continuous fencing. Two Cobett frost-free waterers serve the barn and pastures, and the setup is poultry-...
The remodeled 2-bedroom, 2-bath home features a warm and inviting layout, highlighted by a wood-burning fireplace and an attached 24’x31’ heated garage with 12’ ceilings and a storage loft. Outside, the property is well set up for livestock or hobby farming with a 30’x50’ barn featuring a new hydrant, trenched electric ready for hookup, and continuous fencing. Two Cobett frost-free waterers serve the barn and pastures, and the setup is poultry-ready for those wanting to expand their homestead.
Additional improvements include a 25’x50’ storage shed ideal for firewood, tools, or equipment, plus a large established garden, fruit trees, and berry bushes. Approximately 8 +/- acres are in pasture and 2 +/- acres are planted in alfalfa, ready for livestock or hay production.
Rural water is provided by Warren Water District, power is provided by Farmers Electric, and high-speed fiber optic internet is available through Omnitel. With two separate parcels, there’s flexibility and potential to build another home, shop, or whatever you can dream up.
This is the perfect-sized property and location to accomplish all your hobby farm goals! If you are ready to see this acreage in person, call land agent Aaron Creger to set up a private tour!
Property Features
-25 minutes south of West Des Moines; 5 miles to I-35 Interstate
-1.25 miles of gravel on a dead-end road with no primary resident neighbors in sight
-13 +/- total acres with 8 +/- acres pasture and 2 +/- acres in alfalfa
-Remodeled 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom home with wood-burning fireplace
-24’x31’ attached heated garage with 12’ ceilings & storage loft
-30’x50’ livestock barn with new hydrant, trenched electric ready for hook up, and continuous fencing
-Two Cobett frost-free waterers for barn and pasture
-Poultry-ready
-25’x50’ storage shed for firewood, tools & equipment, etc.
-Large, established, and raised garden
-Established fruit trees and berries
-Appliances included
-Rural water service via Warren Water District
-Power provided by Farmers Electric
-Fiber optic through Omnitel
-2 separate parcels give the freedom and potential to build another home, shop, or anything you can dream up
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From St Charles, drive west on St Charles for approximately 2 miles to Valleyview Avenue. Turn left and head south approximately 1.25 miles. Stay left on 265th Street. The property will be on the south side of the road. Look for signs.