Offering a rare opportunity to own 7.48 acres m/l just north of Winterset, Iowa. Located along Hogback Bridge Road, this property offers the space and country setting many acreage buyers are searching for while remaining only minutes from the conveniences of Winterset and providing easy access toward the Des Moines metro. The property features an attractive potential building site with an existing driveway, providing a great starting point for a future home or acreage. Beyond the building site, the property contains timber and a meandering creek, creating a setting that feels much larger and more private than a typical residential lot. The natural landscape offers opportunities for recreation, wildlife, and simply enjoying the outdoors right outside your back door. With no covenants restricting the property, buyers have added flexibility to create an acreage that fits their vision. Whether you're looking to build a full-time residence, establish a country retreat, or secure a manageable piece of land near Winterset, this property offers a rare combination of location, usable land, natural beauty, and privacy. Located in the Winterset Community School District and less than 1.5 miles from Highway 169, this Madison County acreage provides the rural setting buyers want without sacrificing accessibility. Bring your building plans and take advantage of the opportunity to make this unique property your own.
Offering a rare opportunity to own 7.48 acres m/l just north of Winterset, Iowa. Located along Hogback Bridge Road, this property offers the space and country setting many acreage buyers are searching for while remaining only minutes from the conveniences of Winterset and providing easy access toward the Des Moines metro. The property features an attractive potential building site with an existing driveway, providing a great starting point for a future home or acreage. Beyond the building site, the property contains timber and a meandering creek, creating a setting that feels much larger and more private than a typical residential lot. The natural landscape offers opportunities for recreation, wildlife, and simply enjoying the outdoors right outside your back door. With no covenants restricting the property, buyers have added flexibility to create an acreage that fits their vision. Whether you're looking to build a full-time residence, establish a country retreat, or secure a manageable piece of land near Winterset, this property offers a rare combination of location, usable land, natural beauty, and privacy. Located in the Winterset Community School District and less than 1.5 miles from Highway 169, this Madison County acreage provides the rural setting buyers want without sacrificing accessibility. Bring your building plans and take advantage of the opportunity to make this unique property your own.
DMMLS #723807
Sep 18, 2025
Sold
$270,000
Aug 10, 2025
Pending
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Aug 6, 2025
Listed
$279,000
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This exceptional hunting and recreational farm along has a potential beautiful building site! Madison county is no secret to some of the absolute best views in all of Iowa. The Winterset area has so much to offer!! It has the small town feel with all the amenities that a large city would provide. If you're into walking and hiking Winterset offers the City Park and Pammel Park which offers trails and gorgeous views along the way. Winterset school district has outstanding grades when it comes to academic and sports achievements. This area is a gem of all gems and only a 30 minute commute to West Des Moines!! The farm itself is made up of hardwoods and cedars and a creek that runs throughout the farm. A wide ridge runs north and south through the property creating an ideal beautiful and scenic building spot or could be used as the perfect hunting location due to the travel corridor. The top ridge has the perfect bedding cover with cedars and timber along with seclusion. The area consistently produces giant deer year in and year out. Large like minded land owners with very limited to no hunting pressure is the reason for this. Smaller tracts of land in one of the most sought after counties in all of Iowa are few and far between! A short commute to Des Moines, exceptional hunting and recreational along with a potential beautiful build site with amazing views and privacy awaits you!
IAR #6320790
Aug 29, 2024
Listed
$1
DMMLS #688171
Jul 29, 2024
Sold
$500,000
Jun 21, 2024
Pending
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Apr 5, 2024
Price Changed
$579,900
Jan 24, 2024
Listed
$599,900
DMMLS #624236
Apr 15, 2021
Listing Removed
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Mar 13, 2021
Listed
$355,000
DMMLS #236566
Apr 15, 2004
Listed
$55,000
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Last updated by owner on Sep 1, 2026.
Climate risks
6/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 70-78% chance 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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89/ 100
Very good sunlight
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There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.1 hrs
5.7 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for Hogback Bridge Rd
$215,766
$766 over list price of $215K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $140K to $300K.