Have horses or other livestock? Need an impressive shop? This 18-acre property offers both, along with a beautifully remodeled, move-in ready home! The 2,968 sq ft livestock barn features a run-in for animals, heated automatic waterer, fans, and insulated wash bay with on-demand hot water. Two separately fenced pastures offer flexibility, with the pond fenced off to control livestock access. Turkeys frequent the pastures, while deer are known to bed down nearby.
The 3,000 sq ft shop (2023) is equally impressive, with 6-inch concrete floors, two floor drains, and three overhead doors, including a 16' x 14' center door for a motorhome or horse trailer. Electrical is installed and water stubbed in for future hookup.
Inside, the extensively remodeled two-story walkout home features hickory hardwood floors, open concept and a kitchen designed for anyone who loves to cook or host, with granite countertops, pull-out storage, gas range, and wall oven. Upstairs offers three bedrooms, including a remodeled primary ensuite. The walkout lower level features a family room, full kitchen, bathroom, and nonconforming fourth bedroom, ideal for extended family or guests. Two gas fireplaces add warmth. Recent improvements include a new furnace, A/C, water heater, exterior paint, entry doors, and landscaping with approximately 55 new trees. All along a hard-surface road, just 7 minutes from Albia and 20 minutes from Lake Rathbun!
Listing Courtesy of IOWA AOR / Listed By: Melanie Mapes, Century 21 Signature Real Estate
$515,000 (USD)
Knoxville Area Single Family Home
Active
157 Skyline Drive Knoxville, IA 50138
4 Bed
3 Baths
2088 sqft
MLS# 749054
Need extra garage or shop space? Love being close to the lake? This property delivers both! Tucked into a small neighborhood near Lake Red Rock, this 4-bedroom, 3-bath home sits on 0.8 acres and includes an impressive 864 sq. ft. detached, extra-deep two-stall garage in addition to the attached garage. Whether you need room for a workshop, extra vehicles, boats or outdoor equipment, there's plenty of space to put to use!
The setting is just as appealing. Enjoy a peaceful neighborhood surrounded by nature, with a neighborhood trail and direct access to Lake Red Rock for fishing, kayaking and boating. The spacious yard offers room to relax or play, with a fenced backyard, deck, lower patio and apple trees.
Inside, the main living area features soaring ceilings, with a loft overlooking the space below. The kitchen features abundant cabinetry, a sunny breakfast nook and separate dining area. The finished walkout basement adds flexible living space for entertaining, hobbies or a home gym, plus your own sauna!
Enjoy the beauty and recreation of Lake Red Rock while keeping Knoxville, Pella and surrounding communities within easy reach. A unique combination of garage space, comfortable living and an outdoor setting that's hard to beat!
Listing Courtesy of IOWA AOR / Listed By: Melanie Mapes, Century 21 Signature Real Estate
$485,000 (USD)
Ottumwa Area Single Family Home
Pending
1550 N Van Buren Avenue Ottumwa, IA 52501
6 Bed
3 Baths
4692 sqft
MLS# 748732
With nearly 4,700 square feet above grade, 6 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and more than 1.3 acres, this classic two-story home offers an exceptional amount of space in a desirable north Ottumwa location.
Beautiful curb appeal makes an immediate impression, enhanced by a complete exterior repaint, new shutters and garage doors, updated landscaping, a new sidewalk and stamped concrete front patio.
The spacious main floor was made for gathering, with two fireplaces and a large living room extending into a sitting area with a wall of picture windows overlooking the wooded backyard. A dedicated dining room with adjoining den adds even more space, while the impressive kitchen features abundant cabinetry, granite countertops, a large island, two refrigerators, new double ovens, new dishwasher, a breakfast nook and access to the large deck.
A main-floor bedroom offers flexibility for guests or an office, while upstairs, the bedrooms are HUGE! The expansive primary suite includes a private bath with laundry. The home also features a finished partial walkout basement with flexible space for hobbies, recreation and storage.
Then there’s the backyard! Mature trees surround the deep lot, creating incredible privacy and a setting that feels far removed from the middle of town. The wooded backdrop truly sets this property apart.
With its impressive size, wooded setting and oversized bedrooms, this beautiful home offers space that's increasingly hard to find—inside and out.
Listing Courtesy of IOWA AOR / Listed By: Melanie Mapes, Century 21 Signature Real Estate
$479,500 (USD)
Leighton Area Single Family Home
Pending
1210 205th Street Leighton, IA 50143
3 Bed
2 Baths
1384 sqft
MLS# 749498
Morning coffee on the back deck, room for animals, and a little more quiet at the end of the day - this is the country lifestyle you've been looking for. Set on 10 acres along a quiet dead-end road, this charming ranch offers rural living convenient to Pella, Oskaloosa and surrounding communities.
Inside, the open-concept layout brings the kitchen, dining and living areas together with a large island at the center. The finished basement adds a second living area, plus flex space with room to spread out.
The home features 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, along with additional nonconforming bedrooms in the basement. An egress window in the storage room provides potential to add a 4th conforming bedroom.
Just outside, the classic red barn feels right at home, with a fenced pasture already being used for cattle. Additional outbuildings offer space for equipment or a workshop.
Attractive cement board siding and a new roof add to the home’s curb appeal, while established landscaping surrounds the tiered back deck overlooking the yard and countryside. It’s easy to picture a slow morning here—or a quiet evening taking it all in. Come see the property, and give yourself a few minutes to sit and enjoy the views.
Listing Courtesy of IOWA AOR / Listed By: Melanie Mapes, Century 21 Signature Real Estate
$169,500 (USD)
Ottumwa Area Single Family Home
Pending
2634 Clearview Street Ottumwa, IA 52501
3 Bed
1 Baths
1544 sqft
MLS# 746808
Full of charm and classic 1950s character, this inviting Northside home offers an exciting opportunity to make it your own—with $14,000 provided to the buyer at closing to put toward updates and improvements. Ask your agent for details.
Inside, you'll find three bedrooms, one bathroom featuring well-preserved blue vintage tile, and two comfortable living spaces, including a comfortable back family room. The kitchen offers abundant cabinet storage, while hardwood and hard-surface flooring run throughout much of the home. Main-floor laundry adds everyday convenience, and the family room opens to a deck overlooking a mature, fenced backyard. An attached two-stall garage, unfinished basement, and major updates—including a new metal roof, furnace, and central air, all new in 2022—add even more value.
Located on Ottumwa's desirable Northside, this home combines timeless character, functional living space, and the opportunity to make it your own.
Listing Courtesy of IOWA AOR / Listed By: Melanie Mapes, Century 21 Signature Real Estate
$68,000 (USD)
Ottumwa Area Single Family Home
Active
616 Lamborn Street Ottumwa, IA 52501
3 Bed
1 Baths
1432 sqft
MLS# 748175
Looking for a little extra space and flexibility? This 3+ bedroom home offers plenty of options! The main floor features soaring ceilings, a large bedroom, full bath, living room, eat-in kitchen and convenient main-floor laundry. Upstairs are two additional bedrooms, a 3-seasons room off one bedroom (your plants will love you!) and bonus flex space at the top of the stairs, perfect for a playroom, office, hobby space or additional sleeping area.
Out back, enjoy a deck off the kitchen/laundry area, ready for the grill, plus a large backyard with plenty of possibilities. Dedicated parking is conveniently located right off the front door.
With a flexible layout and proven tenant interest, this could be a great investment property, or an affordable home to make your own. Property is being sold as-is.
Listing Courtesy of IOWA AOR / Listed By: Melanie Mapes, Century 21 Signature Real Estate
The 3,000 sq ft shop (2023) is equally impressive, with 6-inch concrete floors, two floor drains, and three overhead doors, including a 16' x 14' center door for a motorhome or horse trailer. Electrical is installed and water stubbed in for future hookup.
Inside, the extensively remodeled two-story walkout home features hickory hardwood floors, open concept and a kitchen designed for anyone who loves to cook or host, with granite countertops, pull-out storage, gas range, and wall oven. Upstairs offers three bedrooms, including a remodeled primary ensuite. The walkout lower level features a family room, full kitchen, bathroom, and nonconforming fourth bedroom, ideal for extended family or guests. Two gas fireplaces add warmth. Recent improvements include a new furnace, A/C, water heater, exterior paint, entry doors, and landscaping with approximately 55 new trees. All along a hard-surface road, just 7 minutes from Albia and 20 minutes from Lake Rathbun!