Description

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 buyer’s request)
¼-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 you’re looking for a country homestead, hobby farm, or mixed-use investment — 3170 230th St has it all.

Directions:

Starting in St. Charles, Iowa: Head north on N Morgan St/Bevington Park Rd (R35 Blacktop) out of St. Charles. After about 2.4 miles, Turn left (West) onto 230th Street. Drive about 1 mile—the property will be on your left (South) side.