Escape to the quiet hills of Southern Iowa with this well-maintained recreational retreat nestled among mature hardwood timber in Appanoose County. Offering a spacious primary cabin, a guest cabin, a detached shop, and access to exclusive community amenities, this property is ideally suited for weekend getaways, a hunting camp, or year-round recreation. Conveniently located less than four miles east of Unionville, approximately 35 miles south of Oskaloosa, and only 90 miles from the Des Moines metro, it offers the perfect combination of privacy and accessibility. Situated on approximately 3 secluded acres, the property includes a spacious primary cabin, a separate guest cabin, and a versatile shop, providing ample room for family, friends, and all of your outdoor equipment. The primary cabin, built in 2014, offers approximately 1,544 square feet of living space across three levels. The main floor features a practical mudroom, a comfortable bedroom, an open kitchen with quality finishes and custom cabinetry, and a spacious great room highlighted by vaulted ceilings that create a warm and inviting atmosphere. Upstairs, the loft provides additional sleeping accommodations or could easily serve as an office or reading area. The full walkout basement is unfinished, giving the next owner the opportunity to add additional living space, storage, or a recreation room to fit their needs. Also includes guest cabin, detached shop, access to a private 15 ac lake and trail system.
Single-familyProperty Type
2014Year Built
3 acresLot Size
$179Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Benjamin Harshyne• Whitetail Properties Real Estate, LLC
Bought with Outside Agent-SEIA Outside Agent-SEIA• Outside Office
Est. $1,469 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for TBD Blackberry Rdg
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
IAR #6341292
Sep 14, 2026
Sold
$276,000
$179/sq ft
Aug 12, 2026
Pending
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Jul 2, 2026
Listed
$288,000
$187/sq ft
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Public record
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Appanoose County
APN
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Last updated by owner on Aug 6, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Parking Features: Gravel, Detached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air
Room Information
Has Basement
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 130,680 sq ft
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 3
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,810
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Location Information
Directions: From Ottumwa, head west onto US-34 for 12 miles. Turn left onto Monroe Wapello Rd. Continue onto Main St/Monroe-Wapello Rd for 4.1 miles. Continue onto Co Rd T61/Davis-Appanoose Ave. Turn left onto 331 Ave for 1.4 mi and turn left onto Blackberry Ridge Rd. Property is on your left.
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Style: Single Family Residential
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County: Appanoose County
APN: 260233002831200
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 6, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Moulton Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 9.4mi
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Moulton-Udell High School
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 9.4mi
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
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7 days above 104° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
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Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Unionville, IA • 52594
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There appears to be significant shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.