Taking Backups. Call Agent. Astounding Acreage with spectacular views of the countryside in established subdivision with easy access to I380 and surrounding communities. Built in 2005, this home has all the amenities you are looking for plus over 2 acres for you to roam! This 4 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath home is sure to please with over 3800 finished square feet. Attached 3 stall garage with heated floors plus heated detached 24x32 man garage/workshop/extra storage. Enjoy the natural rural setting on the wrap-around upper deck or the walk-out patio on the lower level, both wired for built-in sound system for your listening pleasure. Master bedroom and bath is on the main level with large walk-in closet. The open floor plan is perfect for your growing family and entertainment. Corian kitchen countertops, custom hickory cabinets with all the bells and whistles. Vaulted ceilings and open staircase frame the great room, additional cozy sitting room on main level with gas fireplace, upper level features oversized bonus room or 5th bedroom, lower level features heated floors, family room area, bar, walk-out. Main floor laundry, central vac system - the list goes on and on - too many amenities to mention. A must see! 2.7 miles to Brandon, 9 miles to LaPorte City, 12 miles to Jesup, 19 miles to Independence, 34 miles to CR, 22 miles to Waterloo.
Vacant landProperty Type
2005Year Built
2.03 acresLot Size
$266,935Price/Acres
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Kara Bartels• RE/MAX Alliance
Bought with Curtis Martin• RE/MAX Independence Realty
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Last updated August 2026
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$223K
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Sale history for 1171 Laporte Rd
Date
Event
Price
NEIRBR as distributed by MLS GRID #20200212
Aug 7, 2020
Sold
$377,500
$99/sq ft
Jan 14, 2020
Listed
$389,900
$102/sq ft
CRAAR, CDRMLS #1590216
Sep 16, 2015
Listed
$449,500
$118/sq ft
+20
Stunning 4 bedroom home; Acreage setting in a prestigious rural development. This home has all the modern conveniences yet is still reminiscent of character as a spacious cottage in the European countryside with an abundance of solid woodwork and Anderson windows allowing a flood of natural light throughout. Impressive external appeal with a covered front porch and decks at the rear all with spectacular country views. Ease of commute to the major metro areas, Waterloo or Cedar Rapids, nearly equal distances north or south. Quality constructed with 2X6 outer walls, Hickory woodwork, raised panel doors, dove tailed cabinetry, tray ceilings with accent lighting, vaulted ceilings. A formal dining room and eat-in kitchen with a direct vent gas fireplace in the Great Room providing warmth and ambiance. There’s a large master bath with heated floors, double vanities, whirlpool tub and walk in tiled shower. The lower level is finished with daylight windows, in floor heat, large bath and conforming 4th bedroom, The large, nearly 1000 square foot garage, is heated, has a utility sink with hot and cold water, floor drains and steps to access the lower level. Co-listed with Jan Pint, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services, Waterloo, Iowa
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Last updated by owner on Jun 8, 2023.
Property details
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Parking/Garage Information
Has Attached Garage
Has Carport
# of Carport Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Workshop in Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Heat Pump
Has Heating
Heating: Electric, Heat Pump
Interior Features
Interior Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Central Vacuum, Pantry