Land with Home for Sale in Avoca, Iowa
47297 Whippoorwill Rd, Avoca, IA 51521
Escape to the peace and privacy of country living with this charming 5.43 acre acreage featuring a classic 1.5-story farmhouse built in 1900. Offering 4 bedrooms and 2.75 bathrooms. The primary bed and bathroom are on main floor. The property includes an attached oversized 1 car garage plus a 30x30 insulated detached garage built in 2019. There is an impressive 44x46 steel building with an attached 20x46 lean-to built in 2024. Additional outbuildings include a 20x40 insulated building with electricity, perfect for a workshop, hobby space, or storage, along with a 20x40 hog shed currently used for raising various animals. Major improvements include a new metal roof installed on house in 2024 and new vinyl siding that same year. HVAC System and Water Heater replaced in 2019. New Fridge and Oven/Range in 2026. One Freezer will stay in detached garage. All measurements are approximate. There is a microwave in the attached garage and detached building that will stay. There are 2 electrical hookups for RV'S on the power pole in middle of the yard. One 30Amp and One 50Amp. All measurements are Approximate.
Location
- Street address
- 47297 Whippoorwill Rd
- County
- Pottawattamie County
- Zip code
- 51521
- Elevation
- 1,304 feet
Directions
Head East on Hwy. 83 out of Avoca. Turn North on 470th Street then East on Whippoorwill Road.
Property details
- Acreage
- 5.43 acres
- MLS #
- SWIAR 26-1670
- Posted
Parcels
- 7739 12 100 003
Legal description
KNOX TWP 12-77-39 NE NW COMM NW COR TH E575.44' S450.29' W315.85' NW280.10' N409.92' TO POB
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
Lot
- Waterfront
- Yes
Exterior
- Parking
- Off Street, Open
- Pool
- Deck
- Structures
- Outbuilding
Structure
- Stories
- 2
- Basement
- Partial, Unfinished
- Water
- Well
- Sewer
- Septic Tank
- Heating
- Propane
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Materials
- Frame
- Roof
- Metal
Interior
- Rooms
- Bathroom x 3, Bedroom x 4
- Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-In Kitchen
Property utilities
| Category | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Gas | Propane | Connected |
Nearby schools
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| A-H-S-T-W | Elementary |
| A-H-S-T-W | Middle |
| A-H-S-T-W | High |
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sept 20, 2026 | Under contract | $490,000 | — | SWIAR |
| Sept 11, 2026 | Price drop | $490,000 | $4,000 -0.8% | SWIAR |
| Aug 16, 2026 | Price drop | $494,000 | $5,000 -1% | SWIAR |
| Aug 4, 2026 | New listing | $499,000 | — | SWIAR |