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Land with Home for Sale in Melbourne, Iowa

3130 Lafayette Ave, Melbourne, IA 50162

$525,000
3.44 acres
Active sale
ago
Est $3,086/mo

Some acreages just have a little extra magic - and this 3.44-acre property is one of them! With mature trees, a farmhouse full of character, and space for your animals, hobbies, and gatherings, there's so much to fall in love with here. Offering 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and over 2,500 square feet of living space, this home features beautiful original woodwork and the cozy charm of a wood-burning fireplace. Geothermal heating and cooling and a reverse osmosis system bring added comfort and convenience to this charming country home. Outside is where the possibilities really open up! Multiple outbuildings include a horse barn with stalls and fenced areas, plus an impressive man cave you have to see for yourself. Water lines run throughout the property, making chores and caring for animals more convenient. Whether you're dreaming of a hobby farm, room for projects, or evenings spent beneath the mature trees, this acreage gives you the space to make it happen. Farmhouse charm, room to roam, and outbuildings that make this property stand out?come see what country living could look like for you!

2,536
Sq feet
5
Beds
1
Full bath
1
1/2 bath
1916
Built

Location

Street address
3130 Lafayette Ave
Zip code
50162
Community
Marshalltown
School district
Marshalltown
Elevation
1,045 feet
Coordinates
41.8995, -93.0186

Directions

From Highway 330, turn east onto 310th Street. Continue to Lafayette Avenue, then turn south. Follow Lafayette Avenue to 3130 Lafayette Ave, Melbourne.

Property details

Acreage
3.44 acres
Zoning
Res
MLS #
DMAAR 751821
Posted

Property taxes

Recent
$2,482 - PARCEL A SW NW

Parcels

  • 8219-24-100-007

Open houses

DateBeginsEndsAppt neededRemarks
Oct 24, 202610:00 AM12:00 PMNo—

Details and features

Listing

Type
Residential
Franchise
RE/MAX International

Lot

Features
Rectangular Lot

Exterior

Parking
Garage
Pool
Patio
Features
Play Structure

Structure

Stories
2
Sewer
Septic Tank
Heating
Geothermal, Natural Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Materials
Stone, Vinyl Siding
Roof
Asphalt, Shingle

Interior

Rooms
Basement, Bathroom x 2, Bedroom x 5, Dining Room
Flooring
Hardwood
Fireplaces
Yes
Appliances
Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
Dining Area, Separate Formal Dining Room

Property utilities

CategoryTypeStatus
GasNatural GasConnected

Listing history

DateEventPriceChangeSource
Oct 23, 2026New listing$525,000—DMAAR
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This 3.44-acre property is located at 3130 Lafayette Ave in Melbourne, IA 50162. The property is available for sale, priced at $525,000. It has a 2,536 square foot 5-bedroom, 1.5-bath house built in 1916.

Listed by RE/MAX Concepts, (515) 276-2872

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