Investors and do-it-yourself handy people, here is an opportunity you don't see every day. Private 1-acre setting, located in the Van Meter school district. Surrounded by nature in a private hollow, steps away from fishing at Badger Creek, this has potential written all over it. Priced to sell quickly, this livable home has 2 bedrooms on the main and two more in the basement. The basement bathroom remodel process was never completed, but can be added. There is new vinyl siding and excellent curb appeal and the basement walls have been reinforced making this a solid house on a private 1 acre spot. Home is being sold as is.
Single-familyProperty Type
1977Year Built
1 acresLot Size
$302Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Jason Mickelson• CENTURY 21 SIGNATURE-Ames
Bought with NON- MEMBER• CENTRAL IOWA BOARD OF REALTORS
Source:CIBOR #63200
Redfin Estimate
$409,827
$22K since sold in July 2024$31K since September
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This home's estimate is 46.3% lower than the average sale price ($763K) of 6 comparable homes.
Investors and do-it-yourself handy people, here is an opportunity you don't see every day. Private 1-acre setting, located in the Van Meter school district. Surrounded by nature in a private hollow, steps away from fishing at Badger Creek, this has potential written all over it. Priced to sell quickly, this livable home has 2 bedrooms on the main and two more in the basement. The basement bathroom remodel process was never completed, but can be added. There is new vinyl siding and excellent curb appeal and the basement walls have been reinforced making this a solid house on a private 1 acre spot. Home is being sold as is.
DMMLS #682143
Sep 15, 2023
Listed
$250,000
$184/sq ft
DMMLS #405078
Oct 4, 2012
Sold
$154,000
$113/sq ft
Aug 7, 2012
Listed
$157,500
$116/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,462 (+1.1%)
$65,000 + $334,400
$399,400
2024
$3,424 (+5.2%)
$65,000 + $334,400
$399,400
2023
$3,256 (+5.6%)
$37,400 + $207,100
$244,500
2022
$3,084 (−3.6%)
$37,400 + $207,100
$244,500
2021
$3,198 (+2.2%)
$37,400 + $157,300
$194,700
2020
$3,128 (+6.6%)
$37,400 + $157,300
$194,700
2019
$2,934 (+1.4%)
$34,000 + $146,900
$180,900
2018
$2,894 (+3.6%)
$34,000 + $146,900
$180,900
2017
$2,794 (+8.0%)
$33,000 + $132,000
$165,000
2015
$2,588 (+2.9%)
$33,000 + $123,100
$156,100
2014
$2,516 (−2.5%)
$33,000 + $123,100
$156,100
2013
$2,580
$33,000 + $123,100
$156,100
Tax history for 1218 Badger Creek Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,462 (+1.1%)
$65,000 + $334,400
$399,400
2024
$3,424 (+5.2%)
$65,000 + $334,400
$399,400
2023
$3,256 (+5.6%)
$37,400 + $207,100
$244,500
2022
$3,084 (−3.6%)
$37,400 + $207,100
$244,500
2021
$3,198 (+2.2%)
$37,400 + $157,300
$194,700
2020
$3,128 (+6.6%)
$37,400 + $157,300
$194,700
2019
$2,934 (+1.4%)
$34,000 + $146,900
$180,900
2018
$2,894 (+3.6%)
$34,000 + $146,900
$180,900
2017
$2,794 (+8.0%)
$33,000 + $132,000
$165,000
2015
$2,588 (+2.9%)
$33,000 + $123,100
$156,100
2014
$2,516 (−2.5%)
$33,000 + $123,100
$156,100
2013
$2,580
$33,000 + $123,100
$156,100
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,358
Basement Finish: Full
Basement Type: Full
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of 1/4 Baths: 1
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 3
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Prefab
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 7
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Excellent
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Construction Type: Frame
Exterior Wall: Wood
Roof Covering Type: Asphalt
Roof Shape Type: Asphalt
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,358
Building Sq. Ft: 1,416
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: 1 ACRE IN SW CORNER OF NW NE
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Detached Frame Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 576
Garage / Carport Type: Detached Frame
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 43,560
Municipality Name: JEFFERSON/BADGER CREEK
Acres: 1
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,358
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1977
Year Renovated: —
County: Madison County
APN: 111021324020000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 16, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Van Meter Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 4.6mi
9/10
Van Meter Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.6mi
8/10
Van Meter Jr-Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.6mi
9/10
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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 103° 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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Estimated sale price
$390,000 – $472,000
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