
Land with Home for Sale in Centerville, Iowa
16500 213th Ave, Centerville, IA 52544
Paradise Found! Rustic Log Cabin Home on 15+ Acres Near Rathbun Lake Welcome to your private getaway! This charming 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom log cabin sits on 15.47 M/L scenic acres just minutes from Rathbun Lake, known for its thousands of acres of public hunting land and top-tier fishing. Perfectly located near Rathbun Marina and Island View boat ramp, this property is a nature lover's dream. Inside, you'll enjoy an open-concept layout with a warm, rustic feel and a screened-in 3-season porch--ideal for relaxing or entertaining. The home features a newly updated refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, washer, and dryer--all less than a year old. Two creeks converge on the east side of the property, making it a haven for wildlife, with approximately 4.5 acres of open areas along the Walnut Creeks, perfect for planting your food plots. Mixed hardwoods include oak, cottonwood, black walnut, maple, hickory and buckeye trees. The property also includes a 25x28 utility building, a 2-car detached garage/workshop, and an 18x20 three-sided metal utility building. An established orchard with apple, peach, plum, and cherry trees adds charm and functionality to this secluded slice of heaven at the end of a quiet dead-end road. Whether you're looking for a weekend retreat, a full-time residence, or your own private hunting and fishing base, this one checks all the boxes.
Location
- Street address
- 16500 213th Ave
- County
- Appanoose County
- Elevation
- 886 feet
Directions
From HWY J29, turn right/east onto 461st St (.5 mile N of C/Rathbun). After .2 miles, turn right/south onto 213th Ave. Home is the last house, at end of the road (.5 miles)
Property details
- Acreage
- 15.47 acres
- MLS #
- NCMLS 6327301
- Posted
Property taxes
- 2023
- $3,458
Parcels
- 311262001450000
Legal description
W 536.25' NE SW LYG N & W OF WALNUT CRK N 1/2 W 536.25' OF E783.75' LYG W OF CRK, SE SW LYING NW OF WALNUT CREEK, and SW COR SE NW ALSO BEG 40' S OF SW COR LT 8 BLK 3 JOHNSTOWN TH S TO QTR SEC, ETC
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
Exterior
- Parking
- Detached Garage, Garage
Structure
- Style
- Ranch
- Heating
- Forced Air, Wood, Wood Stove
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Materials
- Wood Siding
Interior
- Rooms
- Bathroom x 2, Bedroom x 3
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 25, 2025 | Back on market | $405,000 | — | NCMLS |
| June 8, 2025 | Under contract | $405,000 | — | NCMLS |
| June 4, 2025 | Price drop | $405,000 | $20,000 -4.7% | NCMLS |
| May 17, 2025 | Price drop | $425,000 | $20,000 -4.5% | NCMLS |
| May 6, 2025 | New listing | $445,000 | — | NCMLS |

































































































