3170 230th St, St. Charles, Iowa | South Township, Section 10 | I-35 School District
Parcel Numbers: 500091024010000 & 500091026020000 | Net Taxes: $3,372/year
Just 20 minutes from West Des Moines and 15 minutes from Winterset, this highly versatile 45 acre Madison County property combines rural living, income-generating and, and future development upside. Located just 2 miles north of Saint Charles and 1 mile off the Hwy R35 blacktop, the property offers the perfect blend of privacy and accessibility.
At the heart of the farm is a ranch-style home built in 1979, featuring 1,344 square feet of living space plus a 224 SF all-seasons porch. The home includes 3 bedrooms, 1 full bath, 1 half bath, and numerous recent upgrades:
-New roof shingles (2023)
-Furnace and A/C replaced (2020)
-Water heater (2014)
-Stainless steel appliances, including: Samsung Microwave (2023), Maytag Gas Range/Oven (2022), GE Profile Refrigerator, Maytag Dishwasher (2017)
-Heat & Glo gas fireplace with remote
-LVT and vinyl flooring
-Solid-surface bathroom vanity, fiberglass tub/shower
-Windows (except porch) replaced in 2016
-Fiber internet available at the road
-Warren Rural Water and private well (serves basement fixtures & livestock)
-Greenfield REC electric service
Outbuildings & Improvements:
-42 x 44 Machine Shed (2008): Concrete floor, 125v/30A camper hookup
-36 x 45 Steel Building (1982): Sliding doors, dirt floor, rural water spigot
-30 x 40 Steel Shop with concrete floor, electric, and 16 x 40 lean-to
-28 x 33 Historic Livestock Barn: Well water spigot (NW corner), reconnectable waterers on the south side
Land & Income Features:
-26.36 Acres enrolled in CRP under 3 contracts:
17.22 ac (CP1, HEL Iowa Signup): $189.36/ac, expires 2027
1.83 ac (CP21, Continuous): $125.39/ac, expires 2029
7.31 ac (CP38E-25, General): $140.15/ac, expires 2030
-26.93 Cropland Acres with a CSR2 of 41.14
-2.5 Acres of pasture leased for 2025 (terminable at buyers request)
--acre pond, currently silted in but has restoration potential
-10 acres on the south end already parceled off and situated on a dead-end road ideal for a future homesite or resale opportunity
This well-located Madison County farm delivers rural lifestyle living with built-in income, development potential, and a strong location near the Des Moines metro. Whether youre looking for a country homestead, hobby farm, or mixed-use investment 3170 230th St has it all.