Historic infamous ''Hog Ranch'' or ''Ben Mark's Log Cabin'' built astride county line so inhabitants could step out of the County if the Sheriff showed up. Tons of history, house of ill repute, gambling/poker house, giant hog op-see John Edwards for brochure. Major rehab project, not just a fixup, will need new septic. Has working wiring, furnace, kitchen and 1 bath, roof is newer with new sheetin
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
8
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3.77 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,078
Year built
1898
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Pottawattamie County
APN
7444 36 300 005
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 13, 2026.
I-2
General Industrial District
The Class I-2 District is intended primarily for those activities and uses of a heavy industrial nature. Since this is the least restrictive of any district, many uses are permissible which involve hazardous operations or circumstances, or create conditions of effects which, if not properly managed, could be unhealthy, offensive or injurious to workers or the publicat-large. For this reason and because of the performance standards set forth in this Ordinance provide only limited control, it is necessary that any application of a Class I-2 District in proper spatial relationship to adjoining districts in respect to prevailing winds, traffic routes, railway facilities and similar considerations. Land requirements for most general industrial uses generally dictates its application along major streets and highways, railroad lines, and other major transportation corridors of the County which generally lie close to other commercial and industrial districts.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Automotive repair garage
Gas station
Convenience store
Restaurant
Manufacturing
Processing
Ground transport
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Parking Features: Off Street
Interior
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air
Interior Features
Interior Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
Room Information
Laundry Features: In Basement, Lower Level
Has Basement
Basement Details: Full
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Roof: Composition
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 4,056
# of Stories Total: 3
Construction Materials: Frame
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Waterfront
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Lot Size Dimensions: 5.3 acres
Zoning Description: Residential
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private, Well
Utilities: Electricity Available
Location
HOA Information
Association Amenities: Other
Schools Information
Elementary School: Lewis Central
Middle Or Junior School: Lewis Central
High School: Lewis Central
Location Information
Directions: Take I-29 South to Highway 370, turn West until you get to Allis Rd, North on Allis Rd for 3/4 mile to 17012 Allis Rd.
Public facts
Beds: 8
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,078
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 3.77 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1898
Year Renovated: —
County: Pottawattamie County
APN: 7444 36 300 005
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 13, 2026
Around this home
Schools
E A Kreft Primary School
Public PreK-1 • Assigned • 4.7mi
Lewis Central Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.6mi
8/10
Lewis Central Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.7mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 104° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.4 hours in
June and 4.3 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
10.4 hrs
4.3 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$327,000 – $395,000
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