Historic Home on 17 acres with horse & cattle facilities! Build your legacy on this 17.4-acre property in Decatur County, Iowa, featuring a turn-of-the-century home, extensive outbuildings, established pastures, and newly upgraded livestock infrastructure. Whether you're looking for a horse property, cattle operation, hobby farm, or rural homestead, this property offers a unique combination of character, acreage, and functional improvements. The 2-story home offers approximately 2,040 square feet of living space with 5 bedrooms, including one small unfinished bedroom, and 1.5 bathrooms. High ceilings and generously sized bedrooms create a spacious feel, while the original wood trim and built-ins add the timeless character and craftsmanship that's difficult to find in modern homes. Newer vinyl 2-pane tip-in windows are installed throughout the home. Recent improvements include a new engineered septic system installed in Summer 2023 and new attic insulation installed in 2023. The sale also includes the electric stove, dishwasher, washing machine, and dryer. Farm equipment is not included. This property is well-suited for livestock and equine use, with extensive fencing, multiple pastures, livestock lots, and several outbuildings. Improvements include 42' x 54' x 13' Morton building, 40' x 60' cattle barn with hay loft, 23' x 48' calving shed, 2-stall detached garage, four approximately 3.5-acre pastures, One approximately 1-acre pasture.
Presenting 18.5 acres m/l with home and full set of outbuildings. This turn of the century home still has plenty of life. The 2 story home offers over 1900 square foot of living space, including 5 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms. High ceilings and large bedrooms makes the house feel extra spacious and the original wood trim and built-ins gives the house a charm not found in todays modern homes. The property is equipped with adequate facilities and fencing for equine enthusiasts and or livestock lovers and includes a 60 foot by 40 foot Morton building and an old barn with hay loft. Steel fencing is setup for two lots with loading and working area. Rural water is provided by Southern Iowa Rural Water Association. Electric provided by Alliant Energy. High speed internet provided by Grand River Mutual. The farm is situated just south of the Grand River exit of and offers quick, easy access to Interstate 35. Additional land available, see listings 16651 & 16657. The property is located directly north of Decatur City in Section 3 of Decatur Township, Decatur County, IA.
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Last updated by owner on Feb 21, 2023.
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Redfin Estimate for 17000 195th Ave
$345,836
$3,164 under list price of $349K
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