Remodeled 4-Bedroom Home on 18 Acres – Hobby Farm Paradise Near Iowa City Dreaming of space, privacy, and a place to live your best country life? This beautifully remodeled 4-bedroom, 1.5-bath home sits on approximately 18 acres and offers the perfect blend of modern comfort and rural charm. Located on a hard-surfaced road just a short drive from Iowa City, this one-of-a-kind property is packed with features inside and out. The home has been tastefully updated, featuring fresh finishes and comfortable living spaces. Step outside and you'll find everything you need for recreation, hobbies, or a future hobby farm. Explore ATV trails that wind through the property, enjoy quiet mornings by your private pond with a beach area, or entertain guests on the large patio. Two outbuildings provide incredible versatility—including a spacious pole building with a finished man cave or family room, complete with a loft, bar area, and a massive commercial sink. There's even potential to add additional bathrooms or customize the space to fit your needs. New fencing surrounds much of the acreage, making it ideal for horses, livestock, or whatever hobby farm dreams you envision. With plenty of open land, wooded trails, and usable outbuildings, the possibilities are endless. Properties like this don’t come along often—schedule your showing today.
Est. $2,636 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 5888 Sand Rd Rd SE
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
ICAARMLS #202603493
May 29, 2026
Sold
$700,000
$452/sq ft
May 29, 2026
Listed
$700,000
$452/sq ft
ICAARMLS #202601124
Feb 12, 2026
Listed
$799,000
$515/sq ft
ICAARMLS #202505752
Sep 11, 2025
Listed
$799,000
$515/sq ft
ICAARMLS #202504804
Aug 18, 2025
Price Changed
$850,000
$548/sq ft
Jul 24, 2025
Listed
$875,000
$565/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 1, 2021
Sold
$280,000
$181/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 12, 2019
Sold
$280,000
$181/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 30, 2017
Sold
$268,000
$173/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 12, 2006
Sold
$228,000
$147/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,378 (+4.1%)
$108,300 + $199,500
$307,800
2024
$3,246 (+1.3%)
$108,300 + $199,500
$307,800
2023
$3,204 (+1.2%)
$108,300 + $182,600
$290,900
2022
$3,166 (−4.4%)
$108,300 + $182,600
$290,900
2021
$3,312 (+1.8%)
$97,800 + $147,700
$245,500
2020
$3,252 (−2.6%)
$87,800 + $147,700
$235,500
2019
$3,338 (+1.6%)
$87,800 + $147,700
$235,500
2018
$3,284 (−1.7%)
2017
$3,342 (+5.5%)
$87,800 + $145,500
$233,300
2016
$3,168 (+5.6%)
$87,800 + $145,500
$233,300
2015
$3,000 (+2.7%)
$87,800 + $141,300
$229,100
2014
$2,920 (+3.5%)
$78,500 + $135,400
$213,900
2013
$2,820
$78,500 + $135,400
$213,900
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
—
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9.53 Acres
Year renovated
1900
Sq. Ft.
1,252
Year built
1900
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Johnson County
APN
1802177001
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.
A
Agricultural District
The Agricultural Zoning District is intended to preserve valuable agricultural amenities and to provide land for all types of agricultural production. The Agricultural district is also intended for those agricultural uses that do not qualify for agricultural exemption under subsection 8:1.3.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Equestrian facility
Housing-Single unit
Sep 15, 1997 • Final
Building - residential building
ADU
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces Total: 4
Parking Features: Off Street, Parking Pad
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Propane, Other
Interior Features
Interior Features: Other, Pantry
Appliances: Water Softener Owned, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Flooring: Carpet, Concrete, Vinyl
Fireplace Features: None
Room Information
Laundry Features: Lower Level, Main Level, Laundry Closet
Has Basement
Basement Details: Partial, Unfinished
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Garden, Other
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch, Patio
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 1550.0
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,550
# of Stories Total: 2
Builder Name: na
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding, Frame