Build Your Dream on 20+ Secluded Acres | Dexter, IA
Escape the city to your own private slice of Iowa’s rolling countryside. Whether you’re looking for a premier build site, a hobby farm, or a recreational retreat, this two 20-acre lot offers a perfect canvas. The terrain features beautiful elevation changes, mature timber, and a year-round creek running through the heart of the property.
Property Highlights
Income & Investment: Currently enrolled in CRP through September 2030, providing a $2,088 annual payment for the full 20 acres. You can keep the income or buy out the contract by the acre to build immediately.
Pond Potential: A natural low spot on the land already holds water, making it an ideal location for a future private pond.
Utilities Ready: Rural water and electric are available at the corner, ready to be trenched to your future home site.
Access & Security: The property features multiple county-approved driveway locations and is fully fenced (some repairs needed).
Location & Convenience
Enjoy the peace and heritage of the Bridges of Madison County area while staying within an easy commute of the Des Moines metro.
9 miles south of Stuart (only 2.5 miles on gravel).
15 miles to historic Winterset.
30 miles to Jordan Creek Parkway and West Des Moines.
Call today to schedule a showing!
For sale by owner
Price cut: $2.5K (4/1)
$272,500
0 York Ave, Stuart, IA 50250
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What's special
Mature timberBeautiful elevation changesFully fenced
- 146 days |
- 420 |
- 33 |
Listed by:
Property Owner (515) 343-0029
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
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| 4/1/2026 | Price change | $272,500-0.9% |
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| 3/23/2026 | Price change | $275,000+71.9% |
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| 1/30/2026 | Price change | $160,000+6.7% |
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| 11/25/2025 | Price change | $150,000-40% |
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| 11/16/2025 | Listed for sale | $250,000+56.3% |
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| 11/14/2025 | Sold | $160,000-11.1% |
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| 9/23/2025 | Pending sale | $179,900 |
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| 8/19/2025 | Listed for sale | $179,900 |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
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Est. payment
$1,705/mo
Principal & interest
$1405
Property taxes
$300
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 50250
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Dexter Elementary SchoolGrades: 3-5Distance: 2.7 mi
- 8/10West Central Valley Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 8 mi
- 4/10West Central Valley High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.4 mi
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