Recreational Land for Sale in Carlisle, Iowa

Peoples Company is pleased to present 22.94 surveyed acres located just south of Carlisle, Iowa. The property offers a mix of open space and timber, with a portion of the Middle River running through the northwest corner of the property. Its layout and location within the Carlisle Community School District make it an attractive site for a rural home while offering functional outbuildings and natural scenery.

Overlooking west towards the Middle River and Downtown Des Moines, this property lies in the heart of the rolling hills of Warren County. Mature timber lines the property to the west and offers magnificent fall foliage. An existing building site is situated at a high point with the western half descending towards the Middle River, offering recreational opportunities. These are some of the best views in Warren County.

The property lies within the Carlisle Community School District and is minutes from Carlisle, Iowa, and within easy reach of the Des Moines Metro. This tract is ideal for someone who enjoys the benefits of rural living but is still close to all the amenities a city provides. Open space and mature trees offer room for numerous outdoor activities and the benefits of being surrounded by nature.

An existing building site is on the property and includes a brick commercial-style office space that includes:

a full maintenance shop with multiple overhead doors a drive through wash bay meeting room office spaces

Additional buildings on the property include a pole barn and two concrete block sheds, providing flexible options for storage or personal project spaces. A Buyer could convert the commercial building into a residential property or build a dream home overlooking the fantastic views of Warren County.

As you move west across the property, the slope drops into the timber and the Middle River.

The property includes a brick commercial-style office space. The commercial building is set up with a full maintenance shop with multiple overhead doors, a drive-through wash bay, a meeting room, and office spaces. This building would be a great location for a small business or an easy flip into a single-family home. Also included are five small pole sheds, an additional utility building, and a small livestock building, providing flexible options for storage or personal projects. An inactive water pump system is also present, which historically served the property by pumping water out of Middle River up to the water cistern. This parcel is zoned "Agriculture." If the buyer has commercial intentions, they will need to verify zoning restrictions with Warren County independently.

Rural water is available through Warren Water District, and there is an existing meter pit on the property. Electricity is provided by MidAmerican Energy on the west side of 170th Avenue. Buyers should verify the process and cost for establishing electrical service.

This is a unique opportunity to own land surrounded by the rolling hills of the rural countryside and mature hardwood trees. This property offers rare seclusion and tranquility while being just 15-20 minutes from all major Des Moines metro communities and amenities.

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