Looking for peaceful country living with the town just minutes away? This 38+/- acre property in Southern Iowa offers the perfect blend of seclusion and convenience. This cozy 1,024 sq ft home has 3 bedrooms (1 nonconforming), 1 bath, home features a large kitchen with ample counter and cabinet space. A spacious master bedroom with walk in closet, open living room ready to entertain. Stay connected with high-speed internet already on site-a bonus for rural living. Two large metal buildings, a 36×36 shop with a concrete floor and a 40×50 storage building dirt floor and a 16×50 lean-to with a concrete floor, ideal for equipment, hobby use, or business operations. There are 23 +/- acres of crop ground with a CSR2 of 60.4 that are currently in alfalfa. Whether you are looking to homestead, hobby farm, or just enjoy open space, this property gives you plenty of room for livestock, gardening, or recreation. Wildlife, sunsets, and wide-open skies included! Property to be surveyed. The hay ground acres are leased on a 50/50 split until March 1, 2027.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
17.35 Acres
Year renovated
1974
Sq. Ft.
1,025
Year built
1974
Style
Vacant Land
County
Wapello County
APN
003231020614000
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 22, 2026.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: None
Has Heating
Heating: Fireplace(s)
Interior Features
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Foundation Area: 1,025
Property Information
Property Type: Farm
Property Sub Type: Farm
Lot Information
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 38
Zoning: Agriculture,Residential-
Zoning Description: Agriculture,Residential-
Location
Location Information
Directions: From Ottumwa, Iowa- take Hwy 34 west 1 mile turn north on 163 and immediately turn left on 87th. Go 3.5 miles to 194thAve- turn right (north). Go 1.5 miles to Whiskey Ridge turn left (west), go 1.7 miles and the farm will be on your right hand side (North). Address: 21065 Whiskey Ridge, Ottumwa
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,025
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 17.35 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: 1974
Year Renovated: 1974
County: Wapello County
APN: 003231020614000
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Blakesburg Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 7.8mi
4/10
Eddyville-Blakesburg Junior - Senior High School
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 8.1mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be 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
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Ottumwa, IA • 52501
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10 hours in
June and 4.1 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.