
Recreational Land with Home for Sale in Van Meter, Iowa
1271 Old Portland Rd, Van Meter, IA 50261
Amazing acreage nestled in the rolling hills of Madison County, in the award winning Van Meter school district. This meticulously cared for modern home sits on nearly 18 acres and includes a stocked pond, 2 patios, wildlife, and breathtaking views from every part of this home. The main level of the home features a beautiful kitchen with center island, walk in hidden pantry, soft close cabinets, double fridge and wall oven. In addition there is a sitting area and family room that share a 2 sided f/p, a/v closet and huge picture windows. The master suite with private deck and private bath and laundry round out the main level. The finished w/o lower level offers in-floor heating, 4 additional bdrms, 2 bths, family room, storm shelter/wine cellar. Other features include energy efficient geothermal heating and cooling, and a 40x60 outbuilding for storage of all your equipment and toys. All information obtained from Seller and public records.
Location
- Street address
- 1271 Old Portland Rd
- County
- Madison County
- Community
- Van Meter
- School district
- Van Meter
- Elevation
- 1,007 feet
Property details
- Acreage
- 17.68 acres
- Zoning
- A
- MLS #
- DMAAR 714976
- Posted
Property taxes
- Recent
- $8,641 - LOT 1 TERRACE PINES SUBD
Parcels
- 121021780011000
Legal description
LOT 1 TERRACE PINES SUBD
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Franchise
- RE/MAX International
Lot
- Features
- Pond On Lot
Exterior
- Parking
- Garage
- Pool
- Deck, Patio
Structure
- Style
- Ranch
- Stories
- 1
- Sewer
- Septic Tank
- Heating
- Geothermal, Propane
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Roof
- Asphalt, Shingle
Interior
- Rooms
- Basement, Bathroom x 4, Bedroom x 5, Dining Room
- Flooring
- Carpet, Laminate, Tile
- Appliances
- Built In Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
- Features
- Dining Area, Eat In Kitchen
Property utilities
| Category | Type | Status | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gas | Propane | Connected | — |
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sept 2, 2025 | Price drop | $1,224,900 | $25,000 -2% | DMAAR |
| Apr 4, 2025 | New listing | $1,249,900 | — | DMAAR |


































