Ian Sparks

$280,000

2.93 Acres

Dexter, Iowa, 50070

Finding a hard-to-come-by in-town acreage with nearly 3 acres is an absolute rarity, and 611 Maple St. in Dexter delivers exactly that with plenty of room to expand, add additional buildings, or establish your own hobby farm. This property already features a detached two-stall garage and an extra utility building perfect for storage and keeping your equipment out of the weather. Originally built in 1910, the home boasts a historic soul paired with an extensive amount of recent updates by the sellers, including a completely rewired electrical system, new blown-in insulation for great efficiency, and new drywall and flooring throughout the majority of the main level, which connects to a gorgeous staircase showcasing beautiful, original woodworking that leads to beautifully refinished hardwood floors throughout the entire upstairs three bedrooms. The first floor offers a highly functional layout with main-floor laundry, and a spacious bathroom, presenting an incredible opportunity for the next buyers to truly make it their own since the kitchen and bathroom are the only two main rooms remaining to be remodeled—making the finishing touches a lot less overwhelming for a new owner. Situated a short, convenient 30-minute drive down the interstate to West Des Moines, this charming town offers no shortage of local entertainment, from Diamondhead Lake to dining at the Rusty Duck Grill downtown, giving you the perfect blend of quiet acreage living and excellent metro accessibility.

$449,000

6.76 Acres

Fairfield, Iowa, 50254

Situated on a spectacular 6.76 acres just outside of Fairfield, Iowa, this exceptional acreage truly has it all, offering the perfect blend of a spacious country estate and an incredible opportunity to be a big buck producer for the avid outdoorsman. The home itself boasts three bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms, an attached two-car garage, and 2,536 square feet of impressive above-grade living space, which does not even include the mostly finished walk-out basement. Many updates have been done on this home in the last few years. On the main floor, you are greeted by a generous-sized kitchen with quartz counter tops and excellent storage, a formal dining room, and a stunning living room highlighted by giant vaulted ceilings and large picturesque windows, while the upper level holds an office, a full bath, and two bedrooms. The outdoor amenities are unmatched, featuring a nice deck and patio area to enjoy the quiet country views, an established fruit orchard including peach, apple, and pear trees, a secluded pond, a clover food plot designed to draw in local wildlife, and multiple outbuildings including a beautiful historic barn. Perfectly balancing secluded rural living with unbeatable convenience, this remarkable property is located just a couple of minutes from town and less than five minutes from Walmart, making it a rare and complete package. The list of things this property offers simply has to be seen to completely grasp.