Country Home on 38+/- acres in Shellsburg Iowa

  • $920,000
  • 38 Acres
Benton County, Iowa
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Country Home on 38+/- acres in Shellsburg Iowa
Benton County, Iowa
  • $920,000
  • 38 Acres

Description

Discover your private paradise just 15 minutes from Cedar Rapids, where 38.84 acres of secluded, scenic beauty await. This sprawling estate features a stunning 5,500+ sq ft country home including finished basement, two stocked ponds, a versatile shop with an apartment, campsite, fruit orchard, and prime hunting land—all perfectly set for a blend of luxury, adventure, and tranquility.

Property Overview
Set across the road from Pleasant Creek State Park and minutes from Wood Duck Bottoms WMA, this countryside retreat includes:

  • Stately Home: 5,500+ sq ft with 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, finished basement and a 2-car garage. Built from stone and brick, the home offers carefully crafted concrete decks with panoramic views of the landscape, seamlessly merging comfort with natural beauty.
  • Two Stocked Ponds: The 3.75-acre pond, positioned in front of the house, boasts two docks, a small beach, a new retaining wall, and an automatic feeder system stocked with catfish, crappie, largemouth, and smallmouth bass. A second 0.6-acre pond, also fully stocked and equipped with a dock, adds to the allure—ideal for both relaxation and angling.
  • Spacious Shop & Apartment: A 2,430 sq ft shop with garage, carport, bathroom, and apartment adds flexibility for business needs or guest accommodations.
  • Orchard & Campsite: A secluded half-acre fruit tree orchard with apples, pears, and plums offers seasonal harvests, while a nearby campsite features power and a pit latrine for quick family getaways.

Outdoor Recreation & Hunting
Two well-positioned food plots with blinds offer premier hunting opportunities as deer travel between the surrounding agricultural fields and bedding areas. A maintained trail system, wide enough for UTVs and small tractors, connects you effortlessly to each feature on the property.

Location & Accessibility

  • 15 Minutes to Cedar Rapids
  • 35 Minutes to Iowa City
  • 40 Minutes to Waterloo
  • Adjacent to Pleasant Creek Reservoir and close to Wood Duck Bottom WMA

Property Features

  • 5,500 sq ft Stone & Brick Home with finished basement: 5 BR, 4 BA, 2-car garage
  • Two Stocked Ponds: 3.75 acres and 0.6 acres, stocked with bass, crappie, and catfish
  • Shop with Apartment: 2,430 sq ft, including garage and carport
  • Powered Campsite: Equipped with a pit latrine
  • Fruit Tree Orchard: Half-acre with apples, pears, plums
  • Trail System: Maintained paths throughout the property
  • Hunting Food Plots with Blinds: Strategically located for prime wildlife access

 

For a private showing, contact Land Specialist Chris Janis at 319-343-1468 and experience the unmatched lifestyle this exceptional property offers.

Address: 6235 33rd Avenue Dr., Shellsburg, IA 52332
Annual Taxes: Estimated at $7,454

STR 2-84-9

Parcel ID #s 37022740 & 37022770

 

Directions: Contact Land Specialist Chris Janis for the best directions from your location.

Traveling along I-380 take the Center Point exit (35) and go West on Lewis Access Rd. (W-36) for 3.4 miles, turn Right (West) on Lewis Access Rd/ 59th St Trail for 1.4 mile, continue on 33rd Avenue Dr for 2.8 miles and driveway is on your Right (West) (Where the gravel and blacktop meet), go ¾ mile down the shared gravel drive to your destination. 

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